Recovery Works Canada

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It's easy to get lost in the past. It's important to learn from the past, and apply to the now or future. However, it does no good to beat yourself up or dwelling. Try to stay in the present moment for maximum happiness.

What Should You Look for When Choosing a Drug Rehab Center?

Check out these tips for helpful info.

Cravings can come out of nowhere and sometimes they can be very convincing. During these cravings, its common for one to romanticize past drug use.

If you catch yourself doing this, challenge the logic of this type of thinking. That way, you can get through your craving without acting on it.

We are located only a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean. We believe a beautiful setting to recovery in goes a long way. That's why we picked one of the most beautiful cities in Canada to provide our recovery services.

Lowell Monkhouse, Recovery Works Addiction Counsellor and Trauma Therapist, talks about the importance of care after graduating rehab. Click on the link to watch his short video.

Continuing Care This is "Continuing Care" by Recovery Works on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

While the world continues to heal, a lot of us might feel like we can't do anything to help. However, keeping your spirits up and spreading positivity makes a huge impact to those around you. Keep your head up, we are in this together!
- Recovery Works Staff

H.A.L.T. is a technique that makes you stop to ask yourself, "how am I feeling?" "what do I need?" Relapses and other self-destructive behavior commonly occur when we are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired.

We become more reactive to situations and vulnerable to emotion when we are not taking care of our primal functions. Take the time to H.A.L.T. each day to assess how you feel and what you need, especially when making important decisions.

Avoid Short-Term Substance Abuse Treatment

When it comes to the length of stay, timeframe matters. It takes at least 28 days to develop a new habit, and overcoming addiction is all about reframing your lifestyle and changing your habits. Going for a detox, then attending rehab for a week or two, is unlikely to help you achieve long-term sobriety unless you’re coping with a very new and mild substance use disorder.

To achieve your goals, you need a strict routine and a deep understanding of why you need to make the necessary changes. Trying to cram all of this into a short space of time simply isn’t practical and increases the chances of relapse.

One of the main things most scientists agree on is that there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to addiction treatment. Everyone responds differently depending on their needs and backgrounds. As such, the most important thing that a person should consider when choosing a drug treatment program is how well it suits them as an individual.

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What Should a Person Consider When Choosing a Drug Treatment Program For many, the idea of going to a treatment facility because of alcohol or drug addiction is a sign of defeat. Click to find out more.

As many as 1 in 4 people receiving prescription opioids long term in a primary care setting struggles with addiction.*

Don't become another statistic. Know your options when in comes to pain relief.

*Source: cdc.gov

It’s important for anyone who needs to seek help for drug or alcohol abuse to understand the risk of cross addiction. Click to read what it is.

What Is Cross Addiction? | Recovery Works Canada Cross addiction can take over a person's life and change them from a happy citizen to a person that goes to any length to get a fix. Read more

We are so happy to hear that you have realized life is worth living, Alexander. We wish you a sober life full of love and happiness. Thank you for sharing such kind words!