.Addiction

Interventions for drug and alcohol addiction, during which concerned loved ones guide a person with a dependency issue toward treatment, have been gaining in popularity over recent years. They have become so mainstream that a television series, "Intervention," chronicles the lives of individuals undergoing these interventions and embarking on the journey to recovery.  While interventions...

To fully grasp the intricate relationship that binds shame and addiction, it is important to distinguish between the characteristics of guilt and shame. Guilt emanates from the moral compass that guides our decisions and actions, prompting corrective measures when transgressions occur. On the contrary, shame stems from a sense of inadequacy and self-loathing, often compelling...

Don’t suffer in silence. Communicate with friends and family, join a Gamblers Anonymous support group, or reach out to White River Manor.

For those recovering from substance addiction, socialising without these crutches can be daunting. Here are seven tips for socialising sober when you’re in recovery.

Spending time contemplating the past, worrying about the future, pondering major life decisions or dealing with problems can be both a mental and an emotional drain for anyone. For most people, though, this is a normal part of their day-to-day life. The stresses and strains of modern living have, in the past decade, led to...

Addiction is a complicated disease that requires a comprehensive treatment program to help people achieve and maintain lasting sobriety. In theory, all this sounds simple enough - in an ideal world, a person enters rehab for 30, 60, or 90 days and comes out the other end "recovered". If only the addiction recovery process were...

“Addiction” is a word that is both widely used and misused in modern-day society. On the one hand, you might hear someone flippantly describe themselves as a “chocoholic”. Or say that they’re “addicted” to online shopping because they spend a little more than they should on online purchases. On the other, there are those that...

Many of us struggle to accept the traumas from our past or come to terms with challenging life events that trigger sorrow, pain, and heartache. Difficult experiences can be tempting to avoid but much harder to accept or forget. Thus many of us adopt specific coping skills that help to soften the blow or numb...

Despite a lack of awareness around process addictions, certain types of behaviours can be just as addictive as substances, such as drugs and alcohol. Process addiction, sometimes referred to as behavioural addiction, is a mental health condition that can severely affect a person's physical, emotional and mental health. What is a process addiction? A process...

Alcoholism sometimes referred to as alcohol addiction, is a prevalent disease that affects people from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, and life circumstances. Substance abuse Nobody is exempt when it comes to alcohol addiction or substance abuse. Various factors can put you at risk of an alcohol use disorder, including: Behavioural factors Psychological factors...

White River Manor offers a world-class therapeutic program to help people seeking sobriety from substance abuse such as alcohol or drug addiction. Co-occurring mental health disorders As well as treating substance addiction, we also treat individuals suffering from co-occurring disorders such as depression, burnout and trauma. White River Manor Nestled within White River's sublime, quaint...

Cannabis use, especially over a prolonged period, can affect an individual in a number of ways. When they first start taking marijuana (also known as weed, pot or dope), they experience a ‘high’, with sensations ranging from joy and a significant improvement in the mood to profound feelings of relaxation. However, like any substance, cannabis...