Therapeutic Specialties

What is Addictions and Substance Use Disorder?

Addictions involve compulsive engagement in behaviors or substances despite harmful consequences
Substance use refers to the consumption of drugs, alcohol, or other substances that may lead to dependence or misuse
Addiction can be both behavioural (e.g., gambling, shopping) and substance-related (e.g., alcohol, drugs)

Different Experiences with Addictions and Substance Use Disorder

Physical Dependence: Needing increasing amounts of a substance to feel its effects or to avoid withdrawal
Emotional Dependence: Relying on substances or activities to manage feelings of anxiety, depression, or trauma
Social Impact: Isolation from friends or family, strained relationships, or loss of trust due to addictive behaviours
Functional Impact: Difficulty maintaining work, school, or daily responsibilities due to addiction or substance use

If You're Struggling with Addictions and Substance Use Disorder, You May...

Feel like you need to use a substance or engage in a behaviour to feel "normal"
Experience guilt or shame about your use but find it hard to stop
Notice that your relationships or daily responsibilities are suffering
Have tried to quit or reduce use but have been unsuccessful
Experience withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop

What is an Anxiety-Related Issue?

Emotional, physical, and psychological responses to stress or perceived threats
Involves persistent worry, fear, or unease, even when no immediate danger is present
Can affect daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being

Different Experiences with Addictions and Substance Use Disorder

Physical symptoms: rapid heartbeat, sweating, shaking, muscle tension, shortness of breath
Emotional symptoms: constant worry, dread, feeling overwhelmed, irritability
Cognitive symptoms: racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, indecisiveness
Behavioural symptoms: avoiding situations, withdrawing from social activities, procrastination

If You're Struggling with an Anxiety-Related Issue, You May...

Feel restless, nervous, or on edge most of the time
Have trouble sleeping or experience disrupted sleep patterns
Struggle with concentration or memory issues due to overwhelming thoughts
Avoid situations or people that cause stress, leading to isolation
Feel fatigued or drained from constant worry
Experience panic attacks or physical symptoms without clear triggers

What is Emotional Dysregulation?

Difficulty managing or controlling emotional responses
Experiencing intense emotions that are hard to regulate
Emotions may be disproportionate to the situation

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Depression
Anxiety
Anger Management
Emotion Dysregulation

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Therapeutic Specialties

What is Addictions and Substance Use Disorder?

Different Experiences with Addictions and Substance Use Disorder

Physical Dependence: Needing increasing amounts of a substance to feel its effects or to avoid withdrawal

Emotional Dependence: Relying on substances or activities to manage feelings of anxiety, depression, or trauma

Social Impact: Isolation from friends or family, strained relationships, or loss of trust due to addictive behaviours

Functional Impact: Difficulty maintaining work, school, or daily responsibilities due to addiction or substance use

What are Common and/or Possible Issues in Having Addictions and Substance Use Disorder?

If You're Struggling with Addictions and Substance Use Disorder, You May...

What is an Anxiety-Related Issue?

Different Experiences with Addictions and Substance Use Disorder

What are Common and/or Possible Issues in an Anxiety-Related Issue?

If You're Struggling with an Anxiety-Related Issue, You May...

What is Emotional Dysregulation?

Different Experiences with Emotion Dysregulation

What are Common and/or Possible Issues in having Emotional Dysregulation?

If You're Struggling with Emotion Dysregulation, You May...

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What is Addictions and Substance Use Disorder?

What is an Anxiety-Related Issue?

What is Emotional Dysregulation?

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