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Welcome to our blog page.  This arena is built for the people seeking answers and information on living a life free of addiction, and the turmoil it creates in all those affected by this disease.  Drug abuse and addiction services are available throughout  the Vancouver area.  Join us in our informative and educational posts on addiction and recovery.

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Monday, December 27, 2021| Addiction, Blog
Components to Hiring an Interventionist

5 Key Components to Hiring an Interventionist, and why you should. The decision to have an intervention is not an easy one for most families to make. A family may take months or years to...

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What is Alcohol & Drug Abuse Addiction
Sunday, December 26, 2021| Blog, Outpatient Treatment
What is Outpatient Drug Rehab

Alcohol and drug addiction is a debilitating condition.  There are many theories on what addiction is and what it is not.  From a medical perspective it is a disease.  Therefore it can be treated and...

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hands connected on tree
Monday, December 20, 2021| Addiction, Blog
Get Sober By Staying Connected

Connection Theory! The Connection Theory has a special place in my recovery from substance use.  Addiction creates a disconnect from family, friends, loved ones, and our own reality.  Every time that I attempted recovery it...

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lost job to addiction
Wednesday, December 15, 2021| Addiction, Blog
Lost your job due to addiction?

What to Know about Addiction and your Job. If you have lost your job due to addiction to drugs or alcohol there is something you should know.  Missing shifts, poor performance, or a number of...

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Sober Holiday
Sunday, December 12, 2021| Addiction, Blog
Get Sober During the Holidays

Where to Get Sober During the Holidays? An excruciating time of year is always the holiday season.  During this time there is always an influx of people going into Recovery Homes, Treatment Centres, and Outpatient...

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emotional freedom
Monday, December 6, 2021| Addiction, Blog
Emotional Freedom From Addiction

Emotional Intelligence! Just having had lunch with my parents a flood of different emotions come up.  The past can be a haunting that sneaks in uninvited.  Therefor a big part of recovery from substance use...

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man on top of mountain after recovery
Sunday, November 28, 2021| Addiction, Blog, Recovery Coaching
Where to Start

Welcome! Interventionists step in when families are already lost and emotionally drained.  Having a non-biased mediator creates a safe environment for all members to speak and be heard.  Addiction creates so much turmoil in the...

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