Posted in Substance Abuse on Jan 7th, 2012
People often come in to see their substance abuse counselor after the festive season suffering from the post Christmas blues. The holidays are over and now it is back to routine. It can be time of risk for relapse if people see life as a chore, feel that they would be happier if life was [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse on Dec 29th, 2011
Of the many articles written under the banner – The Myth of Self Esteem -there does not appear to be a single one that actually argues in fact, that self esteem does not exist, that it is a myth. The articles would appear to be trying to say something about self esteem – what it [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse Counselor on Dec 16th, 2011
The Canadian Center on Substance Abuse (CCSA) sets out a series of key questions to ask your substance abuse counselor about the treatment that he is able to provide to you, for substance abuse and addiction recovery. see article: When you want to use a comprehensive substance abuse counselor for assistance with substance abuse recovery, [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse on Nov 23rd, 2011
Substance abuse counselors who promote an integrated process of recovery from substance abuse and addiction will often recommend, as a means of enhancing the recovery process, the taking up of healthy habits and hobbies. People need to take care in the taking up of healthy habits and any kind of hobby, before substance abuse recovery [...]
