How Coronavirus can impact your addiction if you are still using Coronavirus, which can develop into COVID-19 affects the respiratory system. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Coronaviruses as a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. COVID-19 is the disease that is caused by the … Coronavirus A Danger to People in Active Addiction
Humility is the First Principle of Recovery As a health care provider who has been in his own recovery for close to 45 years and professionally focused on Substance Use Disorders and trauma for the past 40 years, I’ve been privileged to have seen a lot of recovery as well as tragedy. What my experience … Principles of Recovery – Humility
Responsibility is the Second Principle of Recovery Once again, I have the privilege of sharing my experience and hope through your newsletter. As a legitimate elder (78, father and grandfather), if nothing else, I’ve survived a long time. Truth be told, much of my experience has been ‘the grace of God’, but I am proud … Principles of Recovery – Responsibility
Music for Recovery? “Rock and Roll is my Higher Power!” I shouted out during a recent group session at Aurora. We were gathered together listening to songs that members had selected; chosen for their recovery message, spiritual meaning or emotional release. Not to say that I hold Ozzy Osbourne up as a deity. Rather, I … Music for Recovery: Healing Sounds Like This
February was “I Love to Read” month! The theme for 2020 is “Books for a Better World’. In honour of I Love To Read month, we will be shared books about recovery. Now that February is over, we’ve compiled all the books we shared throughout the month just for you! A better you makes a … Recommended Recovery Books
The perfect plan for fitness goal-setting in recovery. It’s the new year and for some, it’s the perfect time to set and re-set goals! As you grow in your recovery, setting and achieving fitness goals become part of your success story. SMART Goal setting is a popular and effective way to help ensure that you … Fitness Goal Setting in Recovery
Purpose is the 4th Principle of Recovery Hello again Alumni and all other interested souls. I’ve been writing about the Four Principles, or if you prefer, the Four Pillars of Recovery and today, I’ll be focusing on the Fourth Principle, PURPOSE. For those of you reading this for the first time, the first three principles … Principles of Recovery – Purpose
What is an intervention? An intervention is the combination of education and support with the goal of getting a loved one to take the first step of getting treatment for their disease. It is a way for family and friends to essentially ‘hold up a mirror’ to show their loved one’s behaviour so they can … What Is An Intervention and Does It Work?
Regina, Sk – Ian Rabb, an addictions specialist and interventionist with Aurora Recovery Centre appeared recently on 980 CJME Radio Regina to discuss the surge in overdoses that the city is currently experiencing. His message to the people of Regina, “There is hope for people experiencing addiction.” Read the full story GET HELP NOW
The cost of addiction in the workplace due to lost productivity is $15.7 billion according to the latest data available from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. That is over 40% of the overall costs to the Canadian economy. Addiction costs the Canadian economy nearly $40 billion each year, according to a 2016 … Cost of Addiction In The Workplace