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Medical Leadership at Newgate 180: Introducing Our Medical Director, Dr. Gopalan
At Newgate 180, we’ve always believed that the best recovery outcomes come from a combination of compassion, experience and clinical excellence. To further strengthen the care we provide, we are proud to have Dr. Gopalan serving as our Medical Director, bringing...
The Complete Guide to Alcoholism and Withdrawal: Signs, Symptoms, and Recovery Timeline
Alcoholism doesn’t just affect the person who’s drinking—it ripples out and touches every part of life. Relationships strain, routines shift, and health starts to slip away. For many, it can feel overwhelming, confusing, and deeply isolating. But the truth is, no one...
Newgate 180 Addiction Rehab Centre Announces Leadership Transition
Newgate 180 Addiction Rehab Centre Announces Leadership Transition April 1st, 2025 – Merrickville, Ontario, Canada - Newgate 180 Addiction Rehab Centre Board of Directors, Chair Patti Bordeleau, announces the retirement of co-founder and long-serving Executive...
Managing Addiction Triggers During the Holidays
While many people look forward to the holidays, for some in recovery, it can be the hardest time of the year. From family obligations, holiday get-togethers and financial stress, the holidays are full of potential triggers that can lead to relapse. At Newgate 180, we...
How to Talk to Your Kids about Addiction in the Family
Talking about addiction with your kids can feel like an overwhelming and difficult conversation to have. Whether you're the parent struggling with addiction, or you're trying to explain a loved one's addiction, the best way to start the conversation is with honesty...
How to Choose an Addiction Treatment Centre
The first, and often the hardest step of recovery is making the decision to start treatment. When choosing an addiction treatment centre, you have to ask yourself what is important to you. Is it the type of program? Cost? Staff qualifications? Often, it’s a...
Honouring the Devoted Team at Newgate 180
On Thursday, September 5, we were thrilled to host our 2nd annual staff appreciation barbeque lunch. With delicious local food, speeches and a beautiful setting on the banks of the Rideau River, we gathered staff and board members together to celebrate the...
A Guide to Supporting a Loved One During Addiction Recovery
A key to maintaining sobriety after returning home from addiction treatment is being surrounded by loving family and a healthy support system. We all want to be there for our loved ones, but it can often be hard to know how to be supportive (not controlling or...
Recognizing the warning signs of addiction the key to dealing with substance abuse
by admin | Oct 30, 2015 | Blog | 0 comments By Peter Kunst Executive Director Newgate 180 Addiction Solutions At Newgate 180, our highly-trained staff help hundreds of people every year reclaim their lives from addiction. We recognize the signs of addictive behaviour...
Newgate 180 joins select company as business of the year nominee in Ottawa-Carleton Region
Newgate 180 joins select company as business of the year nominee in Ottawa-Carleton Region MERRICKVILLE, ON – January 27, 2016 – Newgate 180 Drug, Alcohol and Gambling Addiction Treatment Centre has been nominated for a Business Excellence Award (BEA) by the West...