Beginning an alcohol addiction treatment program can be a daunting task when you don’t know what to expect. The fear of the unknown can be overwhelming for someone who just needs to know that everything will be okay. In this blog, we will outline the steps that can be taken, what to expect at each…

Completing rehabilitation is a significant milestone on your way to sober living. However, it isn’t a one-and-done type of thing. Those who have finished treatment often find that they still struggle with stressors and triggers that can hinder recovery. The process involves taking things one day at a time. Investing in aftercare treatment may be…

Knowing whether your loved one is struggling with alcohol addiction can be challenging. Some individuals hide their addiction well, while others may not acknowledge they have a problem. It can be difficult to determine, beyond a gut feeling, whether a problem exists. Therefore, alcohol addiction signs can be helpful. Various signs of alcohol addiction can…

While it is common to consider addiction treatment centres solely for detox purposes, their usefulness goes beyond initial treatment efforts. To attain a full recovery, patients must often go through psychological therapy in addition to other treatments tailored to their needs. Our goal at New Dawn Medical is to provide total healing to decrease the…

Chronic pain is persistent discomfort lasting at least 12 weeks or more. It can occur after traumatic injuries, various diseases, aging, or surgery, and it impacts daily living. Those who suffer from it are often unable to complete tasks or can experience a range of discomforts. However, without the correct chronic pain management, chronic stress…

Discussing addiction rehab with a loved one is a sensitive subject. It should be approached with remarkable tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and, most of all, love. Without these aspects, the individual may focus more on the tone of the conversation and their rebuttal than on what is being said, which can shut down the conversation. Overcoming…

People consume alcohol for various reasons. Some are social drinkers who drink a beverage at a party or to complement their meal. Other people drink alcohol to “treat” underlying mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. Where social drinking encroaches on alcoholism is when an individual excessively consumes alcohol, endangering those around them. If you…

Addictions and drug abuse have a profound impact on the brain—specifically, the reward centre. The neurotransmitter dopamine is responsible for pleasure, motivation, and reward. Prescription medications, alcohol, and illegal drugs all circumvent this pathway. If your substance abuse problem is impacting your mental health, then our addiction rehab in Ontario may offer a solution. What…

Substance use disorders (SUDs), previously called drug addictions, are mental health conditions wherein the individual exhibits a problematic substance abuse pattern, impairing their quality of life and health. These substances alter long-term brain functioning by releasing a neurochemical called dopamine, which is responsible for feeling pleasure. Eventually, the effects of the substance wear off, and…