General Articles
Coping with heavy drug use by a family member
Some people will try an illicit drug once then move on. Others will use them occasionally, or stick to a level of regular use that avoids physical dependency. Unfortunately, a small percentage will develop a…
What is Rapid Detox?
The rapid opiate detox process is generally conducted in a hospital setting and under general anesthesia. Also referred to as “ultra rapid opiate detox”, rapid detox for opiate based substances and addictions such as heroin,…
Models of Addiction
Doctors, religious leaders, psychologists and other professionals have long argued about the nature of addiction or dependency. For better or worse, here are some of the models proposed over the years.
The nature of addiction
Addiction tends to be quite typical of human behaviour. Biologists suggest that “pleasure pathways” in the brain developed to ensure that humans engage in seeking food, sexual reproduction and other activities that encourage our survival.…
A harm reduction approach
Someone in the family has been using an illicit drug for some time. They are now heavily dependent and problems are increasing in their life, and therefore yours too. They know they have a problem.…
