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Jun 10

What happens during a drug or alcohol detox?

People who are physically dependent and addicted to alcohol or drugs, often need to go through a detoxification (detox) process, as an important first step in their recovery from addiction. At Aurora Recovery Centre, our professional medical detox facility supports you throughout your detox process. Twenty-four-hour care ensures that you’re as comfortable as possible and can transition smoothly from your medical detox into programming.  The importance of transitioning directly from detox...
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Jun 8

Signs of a Drinking Problem

Often people use the term alcoholic when referring to someone who is struggling with compulsive alcohol use that is having negative consequences on their lives and relationships. Having an alcohol use disorder, whether it’s at the stage of problem drinking or full-blown alcoholism does not condemn one to a lifetime of dependence. Alcohol use disorder is a treatable chronic medical condition that can be managed quite well with lifestyle and behavioural changes.  Alcohol use disorder...
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Mar 10

How to Stage an Alcohol Intervention in Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada and British Columbia, with more than 2.5 million people in Vancouver’s metropolitan area. With this many people, the need for alcohol intervention is in high demand. Therefore, there are a variety of options for individuals who are seeking help. If treatment is needed, one of the most effective ways to get a loved one to consider a rehabilitation centre is to hold an intervention. However, depending on the needs of the...
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Oct 15

5 Search Tips for Recovery Houses in Surrey BC

Addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is a common illness that afflicts many individuals throughout Canada, and Surrey, BC, is no exception. The area has been adversely affected by drugs and alcohol for years, giving rise to many organizations that aim to provide effective treatment options through recovery houses. Recovery houses in Surrey BC provide hope to individuals with substance use disorder and show them that recovery is possible through support, care, and proper...
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Sep 10

Profile of a Drug Addict – Symptoms, Behaviours & Treatment Options

A drug addict can be anyone, from a close friend or family member to a respected member of your community. The number one cause of drug addiction in Canada, according to the government of Canada, is high rates of opioid prescribing and an increased supply of strong and harmful synthetic opioids permeating the illegal drug supply throughout the country, including drugs such as fentanyl and carfentanil.  But there are a variety of economic, social, and biological factors that play a...
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Aug 26

Private vs. Government Funded Treatment Centers in BC

Most people know that we have a growing addiction problem in British Columbia and across Canada. But less is known about the rate of addiction recovery. The truth is that around 75% of adults overcome their addiction. But it can take multiple attempts for them to fully recover – the average number is five but the median is just two. While accepting the need for treatment is a huge accomplishment, evaluating and choosing the right treatment center in BC is another huge...
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As a parent, realizing that your child needs help but you feel helpless. That you have done everything you could do to try and fix them. I felt that I had failed my son. Mom should have been able to do that right?

Well. mom, dad, brother, and sister couldn’t!

It was my daughter who said “mom, we need an interventionist. “This is life and death”. We are not capable of handling this alone any longer! It was at that moment that I realized we really did need professional help! We contacted an interventionist…Andy, an angel walking this earth! Within 2 days he travelled from Vancouver to NL.

After years of dealing with my son’s addiction, I finally felt there was someone out there who could help him and our family! I thank God every day for Andy. Andy came to us as a stranger. We put all our faith in him. We now consider Andy a part of our family! Through Andy’s intervention, our son is with us today. He celebrated his 2 years clean date on September 29, 2020 Through Andy’s intervention, my son was able to heal.

My son travelled to the Cabin in Thailand as part of his healing. As a parent from a small town, I couldn’t imagine him being that far away from us while dealing with his addiction. We would have weekly calls from him and his counsellor. Having that one-on-one time gave us all peace of mind. Hearing the excitement in my son’s voice for the first time since he was a teenager, knowing that he was truly happy there, I knew the trust we put in Andy was the best decision.

I truly believe if we didn’t find Andy and make that call, our son would not be here today! If there is one thing I have learned as a parent living with an addict, please do not let your pride get in the way. Please do not think because you have to ask for help that you have failed as a parent! Because of Andy’s intervention, I can now enjoy my life and my family. Thank you for all you do for others, Andy!

Love you!”

-Yvonne