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Addiction and Family: Family Roles in Addiction and How Everyone Gets Hurt

November 18, 2020.November 18, 2020. by EHN Canada

Drug and alcohol addiction are conditions that affect not only the substance user but the people close to them as well. The dynamics of addiction and family members can result in a range of harmful interactions and outcomes that make addiction a family disease. Family members of individuals with addiction often struggle with addiction themselves. However, even if an individual grows up in a family with addiction and doesn’t develop an addiction themselves, they’ll still be more likely to struggle with trauma, mental health, and developmental disorders. Furthermore, the many family roles in addiction can produce codependent or enabling behaviours that perpetuate the addiction.

How to Help Someone With Drug Addiction or Alcoholism: 5 Stages of Change

November 12, 2020.November 12, 2020. by EHN Canada

So, you know someone with drug addiction or alcoholism and you want to help them, but you have no idea where to start? We understand that approaching such conversations constructively can be very difficult in the best of times—and even more difficult currently, with increased stress levels and social tensions due to COVID. This article … Read more

Remembrance Day and Alcoholics Anonymous: Connections Between the Military and Recovery

November 5, 2020.November 4, 2020. by EHN Canada

As November 11th approaches, it’s appropriate to consider how the history of the fellowship that has saved millions of lives is tied into the concept of remembrance, as well as the historical and spiritual parallels that exist between the program and the military.

The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Inpatient Drug Rehab Center for You

October 30, 2020.October 29, 2020. by EHN Canada

The process of choosing the best inpatient drug rehab center for yourself or a loved one can be stressful and confusing. There’s an overwhelming amount of information to consider and options to evaluate when looking for a residential drug or alcohol treatment program. To help you out, we’ve outlined the most important factors to consider when trying to find the best addiction treatment program for your needs.

The Complete Guide to How to Stage a Drug or Alcohol Intervention

November 26, 2020.October 22, 2020. by EHN Canada

A drug or alcohol intervention is a planned event, organized by family and friends to persuade a loved one (the “intervention subject”) who has a drug, alcohol, or other addiction to get treatment. Interventions achieve the best results when a professional interventionist is hired both for planning and facilitating the intervention. Professional interventionists have deep expertise regarding addiction and mental health, and also extensive experience with interventions.