THE NEW AGE MARIJUANA SMOKER
Cannabis, chronic, weed, pot, reefer etc… these are terms that have been used to indicate marijuana in a recreational light. When we think of “reefer” we tend to think of a peaceful and non-harmful way to unwind, or as a casual social activity. These pre-conceived notions are outdated. The marijuana of today is not the […]
NOT LETTING THE PAST OR FUTURE RUIN YOUR PRESENT
All we have is the present moment. Too often, we let our thoughts steal the present by thinking about the past or future. Can-Am Interventions would like to bring awareness to the importance of living in the present and some tips to avoid wandering thinking that distracts us from the most important moment that we […]
5 TIPS TO MANAGE DRUG PEER PRESSURE AT CANAM
There are many stages of drug and alcohol addiction. Whether you are in your adolescence, a recovering addict or an adult who has managed to avoid pressure situations that involve drugs and/or alcohol, it is very useful to have tools in place when such situations arise. Can-Am Interventions would like to bring awareness to these […]
THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF EARLY STAGE RECOVERY
In early recovery, it’s common to feel vulnerable and uncertain. This is new territory; it is important to give ourselves the chance to succeed. Can-Am would like to share a list of do’s and don’ts that can help those new in sobriety to get a strong start. Think of early recovery as a time that […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SUCCESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Addiction is very deeply stigmatized into our culture. So much so, that we tend to envision one “type” of a person when we think of an addict, and even those of us who struggle with addiction will resist seeking treatment to avoid the descriptors often associated with substance abuse. Ambitious and successful people tend to […]
Turning Your Pain Into Healthy Coping Mechanisms
There’s a popular saying that “nature abhors a vacuum.” The same tends to apply in psychology. That’s one of the reasons addicts often struggle in their recovery. Giving up an addiction leaves a major void in many different ways. It also means you’ve given up one of your primary coping mechanisms. So, now you need […]
THE EFFECTS OF EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION @canaminterventions
Emotional Dysregulation may not be a familiar term in your home, but it is a very common mental health symptom that involves trouble controlling your emotions and how you act on those feelings. A person who struggles with emotional dysregulation may feel that their emotion and reaction is fitting to a situation, while others around […]
Delusional is an unshakable belief in something that’s untrue @canaminterventions
Delusional disorder is a type of mental health condition in which a person can’t tell what’s real from what’s imagined. There are many types, including persecutory, jealous and grandiose types. It’s treatable with psychotherapy and medication. Can-Am Interventions would like to bring awareness to this severe and common health concern. What is delusional disorder? Delusional […]
THE AFFECTS OF METHAMPHETAMINE USE ON OUR BODY
Methamphetamine use disorder is affecting a growing number of people in the United States. In 2023, about 0.4% of the population (964,000 people) had the disorder. This is compared to 684,000 people in 2022. Using methamphetamine (or meth, as it is commonly called) can lead to mental health issues. For example, about 40% of people who use meth experience […]
Be aware of your strengths and weaknesses
Some of us have an idea of who we are, the type of person that we want to be. We have good intentions in our actions and try to become who it is that we aspire to become. Many times throughout this process we are met with realities of what we are actually capable of. […]