Valerie had her very first drink when she was 18 years old. In the years that followed, her drinking escalated and by 28 she recognized that it “had become a problem.” On some of her worst days, Valerie’s body would fail her. “I feel like many of my basic human abilities were lost. I was … Continued
Michael had been employed at the same company for 19 years when they learned about his addiction. “They were actually shocked; but I knew I was powerless over alcohol and that my life was unmanageable,” shared Michael candidly. “My addiction was getting more and more progressive. When I began struggling to do my work, and … Continued
Step 12: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” While each and every Step is equally important, Step 12 means a lot to me. It gives me the purpose. It allows me to become … Continued
Since Renascent’s Virtual Intensive Treatment Program (VITP) began in April 2020, the program has helped hundreds of people recover from drugs and alcohol. This government-funded Program continues to make addiction treatment more accessible to people across Ontario and is accepting self-referrals. Wendy Edmeades, one of the Program’s Addictions Counsellors shares about her experience supporting clients … Continued
“I knew I had trouble with alcohol for a very long time,” Larry says. “First as a teenager, then in college, through university, and into my working years. I wasn’t necessarily a heavy drinker every time, but I drank often and with every drink I ran the risk of getting out of control.” Eventually, Larry’s drinking … Continued
Like many who struggle with substance use, Angela’s path to recovery was not linear. “I spent a lot of time in and out of recovery. I had a lot of denial. I was looking at other people and using their drinking habits as my yardstick,” Angela shares openly. “I thought I was just a soccer … Continued
