WHAT ARE WHIPPITS AND THE DANGERS?
In this article, Can-Am would like to bring awareness of this unsuspecting drug and the many dangers it produces to us. Most often, whippets are available in containers of nitrous oxide gas. The persons abusing this drug will do it by inhalation to achieve their “high”. The most common types of containers are “whipped cream charger” […]
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
Narcotics Anonymous is a 12-step program for recovering drug addicts and for those who have had a problem with drug abuse in their past. The concept of twelve-step recovery began with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) over 80 years ago. Since the start of AA, other groups like NA have grown to meet other needs in the addiction recovery […]
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE IN RECOVERY
Many of us can become overwhelmed by life’s daily obstacles, leaving us guilty of putting important tasks such as self-care on the backburner. What exactly is self-care? Self-care means taking the time to do the things that help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health. Mental self-care can help you manage […]
PROCESS OF PATIENCE IN RECOVERY
If you are new or coming back to recovery, you most likely are already aware of the complexity and devotion required to achieve healthy sobriety and clean time, and not only to achieve clean time but to also be practicing and living these principles. The recovery process takes time, and people will achieve it more […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP IN RECOVERY
Addiction recovery is a challenging journey that requires a lot of effort and commitment. One of the most important aspects of addiction recovery is getting enough sleep. Sleep plays a crucial role in the recovery process, and it is essential for both physical and mental health. Below, are some topics created by Can-Am to help […]
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE IN RECOVERY
Gratitude can come in many shapes and sizes depending on what we are feeling grateful for. In recovery, this is something that should be exercised more frequently to help us stay grounded and to remember where we came from. Below, Can-Am Interventions has listed some tips and guidelines that may help us with the importance […]
RESPECTING BOUNDARIES IN RECOVERY
Establishing healthy boundaries is one of the most important steps to take in early recovery. But setting and respecting boundaries can be a tricky habit to start. It can be hard to know where to begin. The goal of a boundary is to find mutually constructive ways to navigate relationships. For example, by acknowledging how […]
COCAINE IS NOT JUST COCAINE ANYMORE
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant substance originating from the Erythroxylum coca plant, a bush that is native to South America. Both the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Canadian health authority, classify cocaine as a Schedule II substance under their respective Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal. Immediately after use, the effects of cocaine range from […]
NUTRITION IN RECOVERY
Often, our nutrition can be overlooked or put on the back burner in moments of our daily lives. But, the closer we can achieve our nutritional goals the better we can allow our bodies and brains to function, and this is no truer than in 12 step recovery. Nutritional therapy is a method that addresses […]
DETOX, WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
If you are addicted to alcohol, pills, or illegal drugs, the first step toward recovery is detox. Also called detoxification or withdrawal treatment, detox is the process of clearing the substance from your body. There are two main ways to detox: cold turkey and tapering. Can-Am would like to bring awareness to the different styles of detoxification […]