Fifteen years into her addiction, Megan thought she had it all figured out. “I was married, with two beautiful kids,” she says, “and I was high all the time. It didn’t matter if I was driving my children around or volunteering at their school – I was constantly using. I really thought I had manipulated … Continued
“My substance abuse career began at age seven,” Shiloh says, “and at its height I was living in a beautiful four-bedroom house with my partner and wonderful kids. Actually, I was living in my garage – because that’s where I could isolate myself, drink and smoke crack. I had no interest in being in my … Continued
Thanksgiving was very different for Rodney, this year. He spent it surrounded by family at his uncle’s home in Toronto. After spending about 15 years in active addiction and five of those years in homelessness, this was Rodney’s second Thanksgiving in recovery. It’s a milestone that he is truly grateful for and it’s one that … Continued
“When you finally get recovery; what a blessing it is!” In mid-January of 2018, Patty walked through the doors of Renascent Graham Munro Centre already three months abstinent. She had spent the weeks prior to treatment attending outpatient rehabilitation programs and Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) meetings. Patty had been familiar with AA for years. As a teenager, she … Continued
Renascent golf tournament raises over $200K to help people living with addiction. Under perfect skies golfers took to the green for Renascent’s 29th annual Recovery Shot golf tournament, raising $207,000. This year’s sold-out event drew 140 golfers to Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, in support of Renascent’s life-saving addiction recovery programs. “It’s great to … Continued
Family hosts memorial fundraiser centred around combatting stigma, spreading awareness, and helping others recover Tony had a knack for storytelling. He lit up with excitement whenever he shared childhood memories, especially the fun times he had with his sisters. His natural kindness and humility also made him a lovely friend to have. However, under the … Continued
