Gaslighting The term gaslighting* refers to an emotional abuse tactic that causes a victim to question their own feelings, instincts, and sanity, putting the abuser in a position of power. …
When Healthy Eating Turns Unhealthy
When Healthy Eating Turns Unhealthy “Clean eating” is a term frequently used these days. However, it is one that I personally try to avoid as it can create a …
Healthy Recovery Alternatives
Healthy Recovery Alternatives Because Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step groups are so well known, they have come to be known as the golden standard in recovery treatment. But the …
DISORDERED EATING
DISORDERED EATING While disordered eating may look like a lifestyle choice that simply requires behaviour modification, akin to addiction issues, successful treatment can not occur without an exploration of one’s …
Stress Responses and Addiction
Stress Responses and Addiction Did you know that our stress responses are a built-in survival mechanism that alerts us (and other mammals) to danger? We need stress to keep us …
FACTS ABOUT OPIOIDS
FACTS ABOUT OPIOIDS Opioids include Heroin, Morphine, OxyContin (Oxycodone), Percodan (Oxycodone and ASA), Percocet (Oxycodone and Acetaminphine), Codeine, Methadone, Suboxone (Buprenorphine and Naloxene) Fentanyl, Demerol (Meperidine, Pethidine), and Dilaudid (Hydromorphone). …
FAST FACTS ABOUT NICOTINE / TOBACCO
FAST FACTS ABOUT NICOTINE / TOBACCO So why don’t people just quit? Well, it’s not so simple. Tobacco/nicotine dependence is a condition that often requires repeated treatments. A further challenge …
FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL
FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL Chances are you know excessive alcohol use is bad for you, but how bad is it? Although it may seem as though alcohol is an enhancement to …