Archive for Addiction

As we reach the 20th anniversary of the once popular TV series “Intervention”, the term has become commonplace among households. They’re often perceived incorrectly as being fuelled by emotional outbursts, messy, chaotic, or even dangerous. So is this truly the case? In reality, successful interventions can be a crucial first step in someone’s recovery process. […]

Have you ever wondered what makes a treatment centre “luxury”? There are many different options when it comes to inpatient treatment programs, but not all offer the same amenities, comforts, and quality of care. While most treatment centres specialize in helping people overcome various forms of addiction – alcohol, prescription medications, cannabis, etc. – Not […]

Holistic therapy has changed the way individuals approach addiction recovery, focusing on comprehensive healing by addressing the mind, body, and spirit. This integrative approach goes beyond just treating addiction symptoms and aims to discover and address the root cause. At Greenestone Centre for Recovery, located on the tranquil shores of Lake Muskoka in Ontario, patients […]

Quitting cannabis (weed) smoking can be difficult. In Canada, more people use cannabis than any other recreational drug (1). While less harmful than cigarettes and more addictive drugs like cocaine and opioids, weed does not agree with everyone. Smoking weed can develop into an addiction that can negatively impact your home, work, and social life.  […]

Alcohol, as a drug, is similar to nicotine and caffeine. These are drugs which are widely available, easy to access, and perfectly legal for recreational consumption. This is not to say, however, that alcohol, or other legal drugs, do not have negative effects or consequences. All drugs affect the body and brain differently. And if […]