Continuing Care in Recovery
Relapse, or the fear of relapse, is one of the most challenging aspects addicts face in maintaining recovery. Whether the individual has stopped drug or alcohol abuse, smoking, disordered eating […]
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Freedom from the Stigma of Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director “So many people are living in fear in how we perceive their addiction and mental health challenges. Our gift of compassion, care, love and […]
How to Address a Family Member's Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga Family relationships can be challenging at the best of times– sibling rivalries, power struggles, and unresolved jealousies are common issues that can arise. At family gatherings or […]
How to Handle Holiday Season Stress
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director For many people, the holidays can be stressful. The expectation that the season is one of joy, when we may not be feeling cheerful, […]
Shopping Spree or Shopping Problem?
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder & Director “The goal of every behavior is comfort and inner peace…To heal an addiction, you first need to recognize the destructive patterns of conditioned behavior […]
The Beauty of Giving Thanks
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director “Gratitude is a state of being in which we feel connected to everything in the universe. It is a fullness of the heart that […]
Understanding Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director “To heal an addiction, you first need to recognize the destructive patterns of conditioned behavior that are dominating your life. When you’re caught in […]
The Importance of A Strong Support Network in Recovering from Addiction
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director Healing from addiction and addictive behaviours is very often seen as a solitary process. The person struggling is viewed as the one with the […]
Allowing Evolution: A Way to Greater Health & Wellbeing
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director “Everything is continuously changing, including your thoughts, feelings, and molecules. Accept that change is a part of life. Evolution calls upon us to adapt […]
Addiction Is Not The End Of The Road
by Nirmala Raniga, Founder and Director When we hear the word “addict” we usually visualize someone who is a hard core drug user, an out-of-control alcoholic, or a heavy smoker. […]