The team and the program are everything I could have hoped for. I highly recommend the program for anyone who is ready to make a change in their lives. Very grateful for Michael Walsh and Dr. Berry. The program keeps you accountable, helps change your mindset and you are fully supported throughout by the team of specialists.
Find Your Way Back to Feeling Like Yourself
Drug use can affect anyone. What might start as occasional or prescribed use can become a pattern that impacts your health, relationships, work, and overall quality of life. If you are noticing the signs and want to regain control, HBR’s 100% online recovery program offers confidential support tailored to you. With guidance from experienced Canadian Certified Recovery Coaches and licensed therapists, you can reduce or stop drug use at your own pace, in a way that fits your life.
If you are dealing with cravings, struggling with motivation, or looking for practical strategies to manage triggers and stress, we provide compassionate, evidence‑based help to build lasting change.
Integrated Help for Mental Health Issues
Many people experience both substance use and mental health concerns. Often called co‑occurring disorders (or dual diagnosis), these may include anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, or ADHD that can both contribute to and result from drug use. HBR addresses these together. You get integrated support for addiction and mental health, including skills for mood and anxiety, relapse prevention, and healthier coping, for a more complete path to recovery.
Reach out today to talk with our team and explore whether HBR is a good fit for your needs.
Introducing Home Based Recovery
Online Recovery Programs for Drug Addiction
No matter your substance or stage in recovery, HBR provides confidential, online programs to help you regain control and rebuild your life.
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HBR for Individuals
Home Based Recovery connects you with real specialists for addiction and mental health, no waitlists, no travel. Start making change at your own pace, wherever you are. -
HBR for Family Members
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Virtual Counselling
Confidential counselling for a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns. For couples and individuals, all from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Reviews from HBR Alumni
I participated in the HBR online addition program at the end of 2023. I am grateful to say I have been sober for 14 months. This is the longest period of sobriety I have experienced in over a decade of trying many programs, pills and plans!
The support, encouragement, cheerleading and wisdom from Michael and the HBR program has been instrumental in my success to date. This was the first time I did a one on one program which really fit my needs at the time. The other programs I tried in the past were group focused with a small portion one on one. I had success for short periods of time but the intensive one on one was my game changer.
I found the encouraging non judgmental support from Michael allowed me to dig deep and express my feelings. I am 60 so that is a lot of digging!!
I am grateful that I allowed myself to seek help and bravely work hard.
I am grateful HBR was there to stand by me and guide my journey!
Thank you so so much.
Expert Support, Wherever You Are
Ready to Change Your Relationship With Drugs?
Start HBR’s confidential, evidence-based online coaching and regain control over drug use. Contact our team now for personalized support that fits your life.
What to Expect
How HBR Works
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Contact HBR to Start
Reach out to our team to discuss your situation, goals, and preferences, and see if HBR’s online drug addiction support is right for you.
Intake Assessment
Complete a confidential online assessment so we can understand your substance use patterns, mental health, and any immediate risks or support needs.
Get Matched with Your Coach
We’ll pair you with a dedicated Canadian Certified Recovery Coach (CCRC) or licensed therapist best suited to your goals, substances involved, and preferred style of support.
Begin Your Online Program
Start your tailored plan, choosing from Guided Path (daily coaching and structure) or My Path (flexible coaching). All sessions and materials are fully online for privacy and convenience.
Engage in Ongoing Support & Aftercare
After the initial 30 days, Guided Path clients receive six months of structured aftercare to help sustain progress and prevent relapse.
Family Support (Optional)
Loved ones can access Safe Ground, our family program based on the CRAFT model, to learn effective ways to support you while looking after their own wellbeing.
Are Virtual Drug Programs Effective?
Yes. Virtual treatment has proven to be effective and accessible for many people seeking help with drug use. For those who cannot attend in-person rehab or prefer privacy and flexibility, online care can offer comparable outcomes with fewer barriers.
- Online intensive outpatient care can achieve similar reductions in substance use and improvements in wellbeing compared with in‑person services for many clients.
- Telehealth increases access and privacy, reducing barriers like travel, stigma, waitlists, and work or childcare disruptions.
- Consistent contact with trained specialists (coaches, therapists, prescribers) is a key driver of outcomes.
- Regular check‑ins and structured support help sustain change.
- Integrated care that addresses both substance use and mental health (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma) improves engagement and recovery durability.
- Many clients report better self‑management of cravings, improved routines and sleep, and stronger coping skills.
HBR is not a quick fix. It is modern, evidence‑based support delivered online, meeting you where you are and helping you make practical, sustainable changes.
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Resources & FAQs
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What is Drug Addiction?
Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder (SUD), is when drug use continues despite harm and starts to take over key parts of life.
Addiction can affect health, mood, relationships, work or school, and your sense of control. Addiction is more complicated than lacking willpower or making a bad choice: it develops through a mix of biology, mental health, environment, and the effects of the substance itself.
How Does Drug Addiction Develop?
Just like alcohol, drug addiction can affect anyone, and for a multitude of reasons. Addiction may develop from occasional recreational use or from legitimate, prescribed medical use. Next, as our tolerance builds, doses or frequency increases so we get the same effect (or to avoid feeling unwell).
As drug use becomes a pattern, it is used to cope with stress, sleep, pain, or emotions. Control slips away, and cutting back feels harder and harder as more time is spent getting, using, or recovering.
Common Signs of Drug Addiction
Addiction can involve opioids, stimulants, sedatives, cannabis, prescription medications, and others, and the signs between drugs may vary. However, there are common signs of drug addiction:
- Cravings and thinking about using more than you want to
- Needing more to feel the same effect (tolerance)
- Withdrawal symptoms when stopping or reducing
- Missed responsibilities or declining performance
- Changes in sleep, appetite, mood, or energy
- Strained relationships, secrecy, or financial stress
- Using in risky situations or continuing despite health or legal consequences
With structured support, practical skills, and consistent check‑ins, many people cut down or stop using, feel better mentally and physically, and rebuild routines and relationships.
If you are noticing signs in yourself or someone you love, reaching out sooner helps.
Online Treatment for Drug Addiction FAQs
Who is HBR’s online drug addiction program for?
Anyone concerned about their own drug use OR a loved one’s. Whether you are noticing early signs or have struggled for years, we tailor support to where you are now.
How does HBR work?
We combine regular or flexible one‑to‑one coaching with evidence‑based content, all delivered online. You’ll have a dedicated coach or therapist throughout, plus structured aftercare if you choose Guided Path.
How am I matched to a coach or therapist?
After your intake assessment, we match you with a Canadian Certified Recovery Coach (CCRC) or licensed therapist whose experience aligns with your goals, substances involved, and preferred style of support.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not bill insurance directly. We can provide documentation if you wish to seek reimbursement through workplace benefits or private coverage.
Is online care safe if I have withdrawal risks?
Safety comes first. We screen for withdrawal risks and complexity at intake. If medical detox or in‑person care is safer, we will discuss options and referrals. HBR does not provide emergency services.
What are common risk factors for developing addiction?
Family history, trauma, chronic stress, anxiety or depression, ADHD, chronic pain, early exposure to substances, and social environments with heavy use are all common risk factors.
When should I seek help for drug use?
If drug use is affecting your relationships, work, health, finances, or sense of control, or if you have tried to cut back without success, reach out. You do not need to wait for a crisis before asking for support.
