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Muskoka Recovery offers a sanctuary for those seeking addiction recovery, blending the tranquility of Muskoka's natural beauty with luxurious amenities and comprehensive support, guiding individuals towards lasting sobriety.
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Relapse Prevention

April 6, 2022
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For many individuals, the hardship of staying sober after completing rehab has to do with their proclivity to relapse into alcohol or drug addiction. Familiar circumstances, people, and places very often contribute to the addict resuming their alcohol and drug abuse post recovery. The good thing, however, is that there is hope for those suffering addiction in the form of relapse prevention. Relapse prevention is a learned set of coping skills that people can apply to their daily lives, and in so doing, make it possible for them to live without the burden of addiction.  Relapse Happens GraduallyGetting help in the form of detox and rehab therapy is an essential aspect of overcoming the harmful effects of addiction. For many individuals, however, the hardship of maintaining sobriety...

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What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

April 1, 2022
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Post traumatic stress disorder, or commonly referred to as PTSD, is a specific mental illness that affects those individuals who have experienced trauma in their lives.  This debilitating disease affects 1 in 10 Canadians, and those suffering from it require professional help through rehab and counselling. PTSD DefinedThe Canadian Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the most widely used manual in clinical psychiatric practice in Canada, regards PTSD as a mental illness, categorized among trauma and stressor-related disorders. PTSD can arise in individuals exposed to sudden trauma such as: unexpected and violent death, sexual violence, serious injury, divorce, etc. Some individuals suffer PTSD as a consequence of feeling the trauma for their family and friends. PTSD symptoms are classified in the following categories:Intrusion symptoms: intrusions are...

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What Is A Gaming Addiction?

March 22, 2022
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The addiction to video games may seem as a trivial matter to many people, however, it is a serious problem affecting millions of gamers worldwide. The negative effects of gaming addiction is even classified as a serious disease by the World Health Organization for which there are rehab programs in Ontario's treatment facilities. At what point does a hobby become an addiction? Gaming As A Disease The World Health Organization, researching and intervening in world health crisis situations, recognized gaming addiction as a “Gaming Disorder” in their 2018 International Classification of Diseases. The gaming disorder is defined as: “a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behaviour, which may be online or offline, manifested by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming to the extent that gaming takes...

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Opioid Addiction In Canada: How To Turn The Tide?

March 16, 2022
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There’s no denying it: Canada is in the midst of an opioid addiction crisis. This is especially true when considering the stark number of individuals either becoming addicted or succumbing to opioid overdoses. Canadian health authorities have noted that since 2016, some 20,000 individuals have died as a direct result of an opioid overdose. Sadly, this deepening crisis is getting worse as street opioids (i.e. fentanyl, heroin) become more powerful and dangerous. However, through education and rehabilitation programs, there is hope that Canadians can turn the tide of opioid addiction for those in crisis. What Are Opioids?Opioids are powerful drugs that are designed to treat severe pain. Most often, opioids prescribed to relieve pain in Canada include: Tylenol No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4, oxycodone,...

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The Importance Of Nutrition During Detox From Substance Abuse

March 15, 2022
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Proper nutrition is an essential aspect of human health. Without it, individuals can be malnourished which can increase the chances of developing low energy, anxiety, and even depression. For those individuals in recovery, learning about proper nutrition is critical for their success in staying sober. Substance Abuse And Malnourishment Those suffering from alcohol and substance addiction very often lack the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals along with micronutrients and macronutrients in their diet. This is known as malnourishment. In many cases, addicts see the need to eat as a disturbance to their substance abuse, and will make poor food choices as a result. They choose foods that are easily available and quickly absorbed by the body: i.e. junk food, fast food, and sweets. Individuals who suffer...

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Compulsive Gambling Addiction In Ontario

March 7, 2022
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Compulsive gambling, problem gambling, or gambling addiction is associated with many problems, which are not just entirely about losing money. Compulsive gambling can take over your whole life, leaving your relationships tattered, work and familial obligations neglected, and of course your finances decimated or gone entirely. To make things even worse, in many cases compulsive gamblers accrue a significant personal financial debt. In this article we will identify some common factors, symptoms, and risks associated with compulsive gambling. Compulsive Gambling Signs And SymptomsCompulsive gambling can affect virtually anyone, as symptoms can develop in young adolescence or even in later stages of life. It has been noted by researchers that men start gambling early on in life while women later on. Signs and symptoms of compulsive gambling...

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The Health Risks Of Binge Drinking

March 4, 2022
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We often hear someone say “I’m a social drinker”, or “I only drink in moderation” when describing their drinking habits. And while being responsible drinkers, many people become alcohol dependent by consuming alcohol frequently in certain amounts: they binge drink. Binge drinking is a problematic addiction that carries with it many health risks and social problems.Binge Drinking DefinedMedical professionals and researchers define binge drinking as having many drinks on one occasion: 5 or more for a male, 4 or more for a female. Below is a list of standard drink amounts:341 mL (12 oz.) beer, cider or cooler (5% alcohol)142 mL (5 oz.) wine (12% alcohol)85 mL (3 oz.) fortified wine (18% alcohol)43 mL (1.5 oz.) liquor (40% alcohol)Alcohol affects everyone differently, and that is...

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How Addictive Is Cocaine?

March 2, 2022
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It is a fact that a cocaine habit is one of the hardest drug addictions to overcome. This is not to say that everyone who takes the drug becomes an addict instantly, however, the addictive nature of cocaine coupled with frequent and prolonged use can result in a person becoming cocaine dependent. Cocaine as a stimulant affects the way users feel, ranging from alert to euphoric, or simply ‘high.’ This euphoric feeling does not last long, and so a person taking cocaine will gradually increase the dose and the risk to their mental and physical health.What Is Cocaine?Cocaine as a substance is extracted from the leaves of the cocoa bush Erythroxylum. It grows on the slopes of the Andes mountains in South America and has...

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The Effects Of Drugs And Alcohol On Your Heart Health

February 25, 2022
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Alcohol and drug addiction not only affects the way your mind functions but your body also. Certain neurological and biochemical changes take place in an individual’s body when exposed to prolonged alcohol and drug abuse, resulting in chronic disease (ie. cardiovascular disease). This is most true when looking at heart health and the severe impact addiction has on one’s longevity and overall health. Let us look closely at the effect of drugs and alcohol and how these substances affect one’s heart health.Your Heart And Cardiovascular DiseaseA healthy and properly functioning heart is critical to your overall well-being. After all, your heart is responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients to your brain and other vital organs. Without a constant supply of oxygen vital organs quickly shut...

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What is Alcohol Dependence?

February 24, 2022
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Numerous research papers have proven that alcohol dependence is the most prevalent addiction amongst the Canadian population. The overwhelming availability of alcohol along with a commonplace acceptance of social drinking in our society results in many people developing alcohol dependence. The destructive nature of alcohol dependence is so powerful that even when certain social, financial, and other consequences outweigh the benefits of drinking alcohol, an addicted person simply can not stop drinking, and thus needs much needed help in the form of therapy. Let us look closely now at the warning signs, symptoms and treatment options for those struggling with alcohol dependence.   Alcohol Dependence DefinedAlcohol dependence is defined as a substance use disorder where a person is physically and or psychologically dependent on drinking alcohol on...

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