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When it comes to getting sober, you have lots of choices There’s residential inpatient programs, intensive-outpatient programs (IOP), one-on-one recovery coaching, counselling, community-based support, and an emerging group of online treatment options, like the program we run here at Home Based Recovery (HBR). [updated March 2023] Having options is a good thing, right?  Yes, but …

Why Drug & Alcohol Treatment Matters & How to Choose a Program That’s Right For You. Read More »

In 2019, I helped open a mental health and addiction treatment centre in Victoria BC. It was an amazing, and extremely stressful, process, and I did my best to manage my own workload while supporting the staff on our team. [article updated March 2023] These were truly fantastic colleagues, and we were taking on a …

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While every effort should be made to avoid relapse, it is essential that people are not shamed or stigmatized if they do relapse.

Understandably, the first thing that comes to mind when people hear the word “coach” is often sports. Maybe it brings back memories of your own experience in youth sports, or makes you think of a favorite pro sports coach. [updated March 2023] But that’s beginning to change with the explosion of the professional coaching industry. …

The Rise in Recovery Coaching + Three Benefits to Stoke Your Sobriety Fire. Read More »

When I was in graduate school, I worried about becoming a good psychologist. It’s a pretty common worry, I think, that often takes the form of: “am I saying the right thing?  Am I saying the wrong thing?  What’s the exact, perfect thing I’m supposed to say right now?”  Since that time, I’ve seen a lot …

Am I Doing the Right Thing – How to Know Which Addiction Recovery Supports are Best for Your Situation  Read More »

Exploring Home-Based Alternatives To In-Patient Rehab, Residential Treatment, And Addiction Treatment Centres Seeking out treatment for alcohol use, addiction and dependency is an essential step on the road to recovery—but with so many options available, it can be challenging to determine which solution will work best for you. Mental health supports and addiction recovery services …

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Approaches to help a loved one seek out treatment for their alcohol addiction Anyone who has ever been close to someone with substance use concerns knows how challenging it can be. Their actions and behaviours don’t just affect them—they can impact the people around them in direct and damaging ways. Family and friends can feel …

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