The Crossroads Centre Antigua Blog
Intimacy: Learning to love again
February 11, 2019 | #Addiction RecoverySince 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...
November 6, 2018 | #Addiction RecoveryFor 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...
October 5, 2018 | #Addiction RecoveryIn 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...
September 4, 2018 | #Trauma and HealingSeptember 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
August 10, 2018 | #Addiction RecoveryAddiction 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...
April 11, 2018 | #Addiction RecoveryThere 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...
December 8, 2017 | #Addiction Recovery12 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!
September 26, 2017 | #Addiction RecoveryPlease Welcome Brian Ballantyne!...
What Is Aftercare, and Why Is It Impor...
June 5, 2017 | #Addiction RecoverySeeking 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...
March 22, 2017 | #Addiction RecoveryRehabilitation 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...