The Crossroads Centre Antigua Blog

Intimacy: Learning to love again

Intimacy: Learning to love again

February 11, 2019 | #Addiction Recovery

Since February is hailed the month of LOVE, I thought it might be exciting to ask people in recovery to share examples of how they have learned to love again now that they are in recovery. For many of our clients that moment of understanding how acti...

12 Tips to Staying Clean and Sober dur...

12 Tips to Staying Clean and Sober dur...

November 6, 2018 | #Addiction Recovery

For those that have been in recovery from substance use disorder for a while, some of the greatest joy and inner freedom has come to you from staying clean and sober. It’s important to protect yourself from relapse during this holiday season where ...

Is Recovery From Drug Addiction Possib...

Is Recovery From Drug Addiction Possib...

October 5, 2018 | #Addiction Recovery

In working with patients and their loved ones over the years, there’s a reoccurring question at each initial contact with the Admissions department … Is substance abuse recovery possible? Read further to understand the phenomenon of addiction and...

National recovery month – action and...

National recovery month – action and...

September 4, 2018 | #Trauma and Healing

September means many things, such as going back to school, the kick off of football and the end of summer. However, for anyone in recovery of substance use and mental health disorders, September is all about celebrating their success and promoting th...

Understanding The Opiate Crisis

Understanding The Opiate Crisis

August 10, 2018 | #Addiction Recovery

Addiction affects so many aspects of a person’s life. Our approach to treating the needs of each individual person is the key to a successful outcome. At Crossroads Centre Antigua, we aspire to help our clients live a substance free life – free o...

Choosing the Right Inpatient Treatment...

Choosing the Right Inpatient Treatment...

April 11, 2018 | #Addiction Recovery

There comes a moment of recognition in the life of every addict that their struggle with addictive substances will never be over without the help of a supportive, nurturing network, the provision of coping tools and an oasis of escape to heal. It is ...

12 Tips to Safeguard your Sobriety dur...

12 Tips to Safeguard your Sobriety dur...

December 8, 2017 | #Addiction Recovery

12 Tips to Safeguard your Sobriety during the Holidays If you think about it, some of the greatest joy in your life has come from sobriety, so it’s important to protect yourself from relapse during this season of merriment where the alcohol flows m...

Please Welcome Brian Ballantyne!

Please Welcome Brian Ballantyne!

September 26, 2017 | #Addiction Recovery

Please Welcome Brian Ballantyne!...

What Is Aftercare, and Why Is It Impor...

What Is Aftercare, and Why Is It Impor...

June 5, 2017 | #Addiction Recovery

Seeking treatment for a substance use disorder dramatically improves your chances of long-term successful recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Treatment is a time of radical self-discovery as you delve into the issues that underlie your addiction...

Benefits of Long-Term Addiction Treatm...

Benefits of Long-Term Addiction Treatm...

March 22, 2017 | #Addiction Recovery

Rehabilitation for people suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol includes two primary components. The first stage is detoxification, during which the person is supported while they begin abstinence and work through withdrawal symptoms. After de...