Apr 10, 2025 | Blog
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...
Dec 16, 2024 | Blog
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...
Nov 28, 2024 | Blog
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...
Oct 16, 2024 | Blog
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...
Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
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...
Aug 12, 2024 | Blog
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...
