“We see addiction itself as the problem, rather than the use of a specific drug” (Narcotics Anonymous World Services, 2014, p. 7). It can be hard to tell if a friend or loved one has a problem with addiction, and even harder to recognize addiction in ourselves. The stigma around drug and alcohol abuse and addiction means that … Continued
Hello, my name is Mallory and I am a recovered drug addict and alcoholic. When I came to Renascent in November of 2019, I was completely hopeless. Through my addiction I had lost my job, my home, my children, and my husband. My husband had been arrested; that was the straw that broke the camel’s … Continued
On February 13th, 2021, Renascent welcomed over 300 friends, staff, and alumni, as we gathered for a night of fun and laughter with our first event of the year, Renascent Laughs: From Robes to Riches. Spearheaded by Renascent’s own Cynthia Langill, who also hosted this special evening, Renascent Laughs was a virtual, live comedy show, … Continued
Addiction is a neurobiological disease (a disease of our nervous system) characterized by an overpowering desire and repeated compulsion to consume a substance or engage in a behaviour despite negative consequences. When we hear the word addiction we usually think of drugs and alcohol, but people can become addicted to processes too. These are known … Continued
Family is something that we all have…some good and some not so much! When you are dealing with a dysfunctional family as a child, you can take one a role in order to survive. Here are 4 of the roles that children take on to cope and deal with the negative and unhealthy family environment.
My name is Jay, I’m an alcoholic and an addict. I’m an alumni of Renascent; I went through in 2013 and in 2015 — yeah, slow learner. But I’m here today just to share quickly with you about the family dynamic. Family Day is right around the corner here, and you know, when I was … Continued
During the holidays, all three Renascent treatment houses hosted a special movie screening of “Hi, My Name is Dicky”, a documentary about hockey player and Renascent alumni, Rich Clune. Following the film, Rich and one of the film’s directors tuned in over Zoom for a one-hour fireside chat and Q&A session with our clients, staff, … Continued
When I was given the opportunity to do my student placement with Renascent’s Family Care Team this year, I was thrilled. I’ve heard for years about the magic that happens in the Essential Family Care Programs, and I couldn’t wait to witness it firsthand. What I couldn’t have anticipated was that I would also watch … Continued
This holiday was like no other for our clients. For some, this would have been the first holiday in a long time with a roof over their head, a home cooked meal, and a gift under the tree. Navigating the first weeks of recovery is challenging at the best of times, not to mention experiencing … Continued
Renascent celebrated 50 years of leadership in March of 2020. To commemorate our 50th year, we created a digital timeline highlighting the milestones and the people behind our most significant achievements. You can view the timeline at renascent.ca/1970-2020. Although COVID-19 remains a serious consideration in many aspects of our work, we continue to follow all … Continued
