How Families Can Turn Around Addictive Behaviours
Substance abuse and addiction can damage family dynamics, erode trust, and weaken communication. Family members who experience a loved one battling with a substance use disorder (SUD) often endure a
How has Substance Abuse Been Affecting People?
Substance use disorder can lead to short- and long-term negative health effects. These effects can be physical and mental and can range from moderate to severe. What are the Drugs
How to Treat Alcoholism
It is estimated that almost six million people in Canada follow alcohol consumption habits that classify them as heavy drinkers. This includes 3.4% of youth aged 12-17 years, in spite
Understanding The Effects of Alcohol Abuse On Health
Alcohol is by far the most widely abused substance in Canada. Around a quarter of the Canadian population engages in heavy drinking at least once a month, and about 10%
How to Do a Mental Health Intervention
Most people think of interventions as things that are done for people with addictions, but people who need help with mental health challenges can also benefit from this approach. A
How to Have an Intervention for an Alcoholic
If you have a loved one with an alcohol addiction, chances are that they are having a hard time acknowledging that they have a problem. After all, alcohol consumption is
How to Become a Drug Intervention Specialist?
Working with people who have drug or alcohol addictions is both heartbreaking and rewarding. You interact with people who are at their lowest ebb in life. Their relationships are falling
How to Do an Intervention for A Drug Addict
One of the most challenging aspects of drug or alcohol addiction is that the addicted person is often unable to understand that they have a problem. Although there are some
What Is Crisis Intervention?
Crisis intervention is a process whereby individuals or groups are provided with therapy, counselling, or similar services, to help them through a crisis or a highly disruptive event. This can
What Is an Intervention?
One of the most challenging aspects of addiction is the fact that many of its victims are unwilling or unable to acknowledge that they have a problem. This is heartbreaking