Addictions Recovery Program

What is Addiction?

Addiction is a chronic, progressive and often life-threatening condition described as the obsessive and compulsive use of substances, or engagement in behaviours despite harmful consequences. Addiction and excessive prolonged substance use impacts brain function and behavior, often impairing a person’s ability to control impulses, manage emotions, and make healthy decisions. People typically associate addiction with substances like drugs or alcohol, but it can also involve compulsive behaviors such as gambling, pornography or excessive gaming. Therapeutic intervention and long-term support for recovery are often necessary.

How to Treat Addiction?

Addiction can be treated through a combination of therapy, support groups, medication, in-residence treatment and outpatient day programming. Effective treatment often involves addressing underlying mental health issues, in-depth trauma therapy, and creating a strong sense of community and purpose. Recovery is a long-term process that requires ongoing care and support.

360°kids Addiction Recovery Community

360°kids’ ARC program is designed to support youth struggling with addiction and help them find their own journey of recovery. Through counselling, day programming and community, youth are offered an opportunity to learn, heal, develop and grow, while navigating addiction, trauma and mental health. As an agency we see the need and gaps in services and are committed to providing the most effective wrap around continuum of care for our youth. We are excited to launch this new initiative and look forward to sharing more 360°kids addiction programming in the coming months.