Online Therapy for Addiction in Montreal: Is It Right for You?
Accessing addiction treatment in Montreal has traditionally meant going to in-person addiction treatment programs, or having to travel to treatment facilities in the surrounding area. While these options are still important to many people, online therapy for addiction has been an effective and proven option for people who need flexibility, privacy, or continuing care from […]
SAD – Ten Things You Can Do to Brighten Up This Dark Season
Seasonal Affective Disorder affects many people in Montreal during the dark winter months. Here are ten practical ways to feel better and how an addiction treatment center Montreal can support recovery.
Non-Abstinent Recovery in Montreal: Finding Hope, Warmth, and Balance
A warm, hopeful reminder that the holidays can still be meaningful while maintaining sobriety. This piece’s theme encourages small and intentional acts to make choice and small traditions that can keep mental health at the forefront and keep connections and joy at the center of the season.
Recovery is Personal
Recovery is Personal Recovery is Personal at Heritage Home At Heritage Home, an alcohol treatment centre in Quebec, we know that recovery is not one-size-fits-all. For decades, people were told that true recovery meant total abstinence from alcohol and other substances. While abstinence can be a powerful choice, it is not the only path to […]
Sleep and Addiction: Why Rest Is the Missing Link in Recovery
We Live in a World Where Alcohol Promises Escape but Delivers Exhaustion But exhaustion isn’t just about how many hours we spend in bed. Stress, trauma, grief, and addiction all play major roles in keeping us from experiencing the kind of deep, restorative rest our brains and bodies need. Even if you sleep through the […]
Why You May Want to Try Dry January
Are you tired of feeling sluggish and unmotivated after a night out? Do you want to improve your health and reduce your alcohol consumption? If so, dry January might be the perfect challenge for you. Dry January can give you a whole bunch of benefits that go beyond just avoiding hangovers. Right away you are […]
A Valentine’s Day Message
A Valentine’s Day Message In a few days from today, the annual barrage of hearts and flowers, candy, and cards will make a bevy of florists, card sellers, and restaurateurs just a tad richer. We might associate this day with all things squishy and lovely but the roots of this day are actually pretty gory. […]
Body Image and Addiction
Body Image and Addiction What does your dream body look like? Does it match up with what your body looks like right now? If you answered no, you’re not alone. Most people have an idealized version of their body, and this is not problematic itself. However, having unrealistic expectations of your body and what […]
Sustaining Sobriety:
Sustaining Sobriety: Imagine yourself one year sober. What would that look like? How about five years? 20? What comes to mind? Your sober lifestyle might be less difficult to maintain. Especially if you are currently in the early stages of recovery, healing from substance dependency is a hard process. But we all know that […]
Addiction, Recovery, Pregnancy & You
Addiction, Recovery, Pregnancy & You Recovering as a Pregnant Mother: What Might Recovery Look Like for a Pregnant Woman? The number of women who use substances during pregnancy is on the rise. Research has shown a direct link between substance use and health problems for unborn children; we know it’s better to avoid substances if […]