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Le Centre de crise l’Accès offre des services d’aide en situation de crise par une équipe d’intervenants spécialisés en sant

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Addiction | Substance Use & Addictions: Looking for help 

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Trouve ton centre, répertoire du réseau de la dépendance et de l’usage de drogue au Québec.

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Trouve ton centre — Looking for help support with drug use and addiction?

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Looking for help and support concerning drug use and addiction? Trouve ton centre allows you to locate the various prevention, treatment and harm reduction centres, identify the services available for addiction and drug use, as well as indicate the various naloxone distribution points in Québec.

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Health care services for First Nations and Inuit

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Health care services for First Nations and Inuit

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Access the First Nations and Inuit home and community care program, health services and nursing care. Also find support for former students of Indian residential schools.

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Opioid Antidote Kits | Pharmaprix®

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Drug Rehab : Take back control of your life - Portage

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It takes time, patience, and hard work, but you can do it - you can overcome your drug addiction problems.
Only you can do it, but you can't do it alone.

At Portage, you will be surrounded by a community of people with the same goal as you, and you will help each other make it through.

Portage: "Finding a pathway around an
obstacle in order to continue the journey"

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Portage operates drug rehab centres in Québec, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada. Helping youth, adults, mothers, and people with mental illness.

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Smoking cessation | Santé Montérégie Portal

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Who can use the services of the smoking cessation centres (SCCs)?

You can use these services if you:

Smoke tobacco and/or vape nicotine

Are thinking about quitting or have already decided to quit

Experience a slip-up or a relapse

Simply want to do something about your habit

Are a teenager or an adult (it's never too late or too early to quit smoking and/or vaping)

Want personalized support from a dedicated specialized counsellor

Are thinking about asking for a prescription for nicotine patches while being followed by a smoking cessation counsellor

What services do SCCs offer?

Our SCCs offer two free and effective programs to help you quit smoking and/or vaping.
Individual meetings

6 to 8 in-person meetings (at the CLSC or by video conferencing)

30-to-60-minute meetings on weekdays (day or evening)

Examples of topics discussed at meetings:

Profile of smokers and vapers

Motivation

Withdrawal symptoms

Action plan

Medications that can help

Stress management

Healthy diet

Preventing a relapse

Group meetings

In-person or virtual group meetings are held at different times of the year (day or evening)

Weekly meetings over a period of 5 or 8 weeks

A minimum number of participants is required to start a group

The topics covered at the group meetings are similar to those discussed during the individual meetings

Our services are:

Non-judgmental and respectful

Free

Personalized and provided by a dedicated counsellor

Effective and adapted to your situation and lifestyle

Provided by experts

To find out more about the SCCs, visit the frequently asked questions section.

How do I register for a program or contact the SCCs?

Fill out the SCC registration form

Leave a message on our voicemail at 1-844-429-3358. We will call you back within two business days.

Where can I go to get in-person support from an SCC counsellor?

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Who can use the services of the smoking cessation centres (SCCs)?You can use these services if you:

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Injection Equipment Access Centre (CAMI) and syringe recovery | Santé Montérégie Portal

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Injection Equipment Access Centre (CAMI) and syringe recovery | Santé Montérégie Portal

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Injection Equipment Access Centers (CAMIs) are places where people who use drugs can obtain injecting equipment anonymously.

CAMIs can be located in several types of resources:

pharmacies;

CLSC;

hospital centers;

clinics;

family medicine groups (GMF);

addiction rehabilitation centers;

community organizations.

A logo identifies the resources that provide access to injection equipment. It is usually affixed to the front door of CAMI.
The following list of facilities is not exhaustive and only includes facilities in the health and social services network (CLSC and hospitals). To find a CAMI (e.g. pharmacy) near you, also consult the https://sante.gouv.qc.ca/en/repertoire-ressources/cami/

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Injection Equipment Access Centre (CAMI) and syringe recovery

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Injection Equipment Access Centers (CAMIs) are places where people who use drugs can obtain injecting equipment anonymously. CAMIs can be located in several types of resources:

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COVID-19 // Centralized intake // Addiction rehabilitation // Useful resources // For partnersHelp is only a phone call awayCENTRALIZED INTAKE(Processing of all applications for you or a loved one)

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Support: Considering Reconciliation? Answer These Questions First | Psychology Today

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Support: Considering Reconciliation? Answer These Questions First | Psychology Today

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Love is an ongoing journey of "rupture and repair." The rupture part is easy. It's the repair part that requires our deepest efforts. Trying to reconcile is brave. It's inspiring. And if it succeeds, it is more than worth all the effort it may take. But signing up for an endless roller coaster of "more of the same" is no one's idea of happiness.

If you and your ex are considering reconciliation, take the time to personally reflect on the following six questions. Then discuss them together. Doing so may save you lots of pain, and give you both a much better shot at future happiness together.

1. What made you break up in the first place? Have each of you owned your part in that? What support are each of you getting to change those patterns? Allow yourself the opportunity for many hard and honest conversations. If not, expect more of the same-even if your external circumstances are better. The negative, ingrained patterns you've both hardwired into your connection are sure to come back in force, even if life seems easier now. While there's hope and motivation, create a game plan for what to do when the old problems arise. I encourage you to enlist professional help in your discussions. At the very least, have a practitioner you both like and trust waiting in the wings.

2. Are there active addictions? If so, don't reconcile unless and until there's extended sobriety with ample support. After decades of experience as a psychotherapist, I've become convinced of the importance of this rule.

3. Are there untreated or inadequately-treated psychiatric disorders? If your loved one is unwilling to get appropriate treatment, that's a deal-breaker. If his or her condition isn't well-managed, make sure that's handled before making any serious steps toward re-commitment.

4. Has there been abuse? If there is a history of serious abuse, don't go back. Period. If the abuse has been milder and you have good reason to believe that it won't happen again, still don't consider going back unless the two of you are working closely and regularly with a skilled couples therapist with strong expertise in this area. (Please note: Individual therapy does not take the place of couples therapy in situations like this.)

If you reconcile, expect that the same problems will emerge again, and be ready to do what you couldn't before; to give what you wouldn't give last time. And get the help you may not have gotten last time.

5. Do you know the difference between attractions of inspiration and attractions of deprivation? Attractions of inspiration are those in which your love and desire are fueled by inspiration. Does your partner inspire you by how he treats you, or by how she tries to live in the world? That's the kind of attraction that can last.

In contrast, attractions of deprivation are fueled by the need to get your ex to finally love you fully and treat you well. These attractions mimic real love, and they fuel a state of a relentless need within us, but they almost never lead to a future of joy. Of course, all relationships have aspects of both inspiration and deprivation, but take the time to ask yourself if this relationship has been essentially an attraction of inspiration. If not, reconciliation might not be the best idea.

6. Is your fear of intimacy blocking the relationship's potential? Often, we flee mates who are good, decent, kind and available. We feel bored, or lose desire, or become almost irrationally judgmental-because, deep down, we're frightened of love. It's a phenomenon I call "The Wave" and it's one of the greatest saboteurs of potentially good relationships. This phenomenon can be triggered by trauma, by relationship challenges, or simply by the fear we unconsciously feel as we consider taking the next step in our love.

Harville Hendrix has said that in all relationships, there comes a point where what you most need from your partner is the thing he or she is least able to give you. He also says that this is the way it's supposed to be: Lasting love is forged precisely here, through the hard work of creating a new shared language together; one that speaks to both of your joys, needs, and wounds. Practice the skills of deep listening and deep sharing. Exercises like this one can help you grow the precious skills of real intimacy, which are finally the true keys to lasting love.

© Ken Page, LCSW 2017. All rights reserved.
Click here to learn more about my work.

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How to give your reconciliation its best shot.

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Dunham House is a residential treatment centre for individuals suffering from mental health and concurrent disorders including addiction.

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Addiction | Substance Use and Addictions Program | Health Canada

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Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides grants and contributions funding to respond to drug and substance use issues. This funding is provided to other levels of government, community-led and not-for-profit organizations in Canada.

SUAP provides funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects addressing problematic substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country. Projects target a range of psychoactive substances, including opioids, stimulants, cannabis, alcohol, nicotine and tobacco, at the community, regional and national levels.

The following types of organizations are eligible for SUAP funding.

Canadian not-for-profit health organizations, including hospitals, regional health councils and community health organizations

Canadian not-for-profit organizations and registered not-for-profit charitable organizations

Canadian institutions, including universities, boards of education and other centres of education in Canada

Other levels of government, including Indigenous, provinces, territories and municipalities, and their agencies

First Nations, Métis and Inuit not-for-profit organizations

Individuals, for-profit groups and federal Crown corporations are not eligible for contribution funding under SUAP.

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Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides grants and contributions funding to respond to drug and substance use issues. This funding is provided to other levels of government, community-led and not-for-profit organizations in Canada. SUAP provides funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects addressing problematic substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country.

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Addiction | Répertoire des ressources en dépendances - Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec

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Addiction | Répertoire des ressources en dépendances - Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec

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Répertoire des ressources en santé et services sociaux

Ce répertoire s'adresse à toute personne susceptible de référer des individus aux prises avec un problème de dépendance et devrait permettre d'orienter la personne en difficulté vers une ressource spécialisée. Il présente les ressources publiques qui offrent des services de traitement ainsi que les ressources privées ou communautaires d'hébergement en toxicomanie ou en jeu pathologique certifiées ou en processus de certification.

Par région socio-sanitaire du Québec, vous y trouverez :

une liste détaillée de chacune des ressources

la nature des services offerts

les services disponibles en langue anglaise ou autre.

Si vous souhaitez obtenir plus d'informations, nous vous invitons à contacter les ressources pour obtenir les renseignements supplémentaires que vous jugerez utiles.

Liste des régions

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Ce répertoire s’adresse à toute personne susceptible de référer des individus aux prises avec un problème de dépendance et devrait permettre d’orienter la personne en difficulté vers une ressource spécialisée. Il présente les ressources publiques qui offrent des services de traitement ainsi que les ressources privées ou communautaires d’hébergement en toxicomanie ou en jeu pathologique certifiées ou en processus de certification.

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Finding Your Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS) or Your Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (CIUSSS)

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Finding Your Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS) or Your Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (CIUSSS)

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Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux

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Finding Your Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS) or Your Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (CIUSSS)

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Finding a resource in health and social services.

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Tel-jeunes has the resources to help support you as a parent.

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Gambling : Help and Referral | 24/7 Helpline on Excessive Gambling

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Gambling : Help and Referral | 24/7 Helpline on Excessive Gambling

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Gambling : Help and Referral | 24/7 Helpline on Excessive Gambling

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Do you or your loved ones have agambling problem? Gambling: Help and Referral team can help you 24/7. Free and confidential.

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You are suffering or one of your relatives suffers from a drinking problem? We can help you. 24/7. Free. Confidential

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Alcochoix+ is a program that empowers people to make decisions regarding alcohol consumption.

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Alcohol, drugs and gambling | Gouvernement du Québec

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Alcohol, drugs and gambling | Gouvernement du Québec

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Information about effects and problems linked to the consumption of alcohol and other drugs, and gambling.

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Families in Crisis | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre

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Families in Crisis | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre

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Families in Crisis | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre | Montreal

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Addiction affects parents, partners, spouses, siblings, and children. We see it as a family disease and we involve the entire family in the healing process.

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Addiction | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre | Montreal

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Addiction | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre | Montreal

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Programs & Services | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre

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Programs & Services | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre

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Programs & Services | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre | Montreal

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Find out more about how we help families in crisis, youth-at-risk, spouses of addicts (codependents), and how we service schools and camps with addiction prevention, education, and one on one therapy.

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Support: Helplines & Talklines | 211 Grand Montréal

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Support: Helplines & Talklines | 211 Grand Montréal

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Helplines and Talk Lines in Greater Montreal

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List of free and confidential specialized helplines and general talk lines. Break the isolation by talking with someone.

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Support: Group Therapy and Support | Montréal

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Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.

Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.

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Montréal Group Therapy and Support Groups in Montréal, Quebec | Psychology Today

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Find Group Therapy and Support Groups in Montréal, Quebec. Search Psychology Today therapy groups for Adults, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness (MBCT), Coaching, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Anger Management and more.

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Groupe Harmonie is a non-profit organization that offers help and support to people aged 55 years and over who struggle with addiction (alcohol, drugs,

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Who We Are

Servicing the community for more than 20 years, Addiction Outreach Program (AOP) is a private non-profit organization which provides Intensive outpatient therapeutic and practical services for individuals suffering from drugs, alcohol and gambling addictions. AOP intensive outpatient Clinic is geared for men and women 15 and over who wish to stop using drugs, alcohol, or gambling but are unable to do so without help. Even though these individuals are motivated functioning (or were functioning until recently) and highly intelligent, they are unable to stop their self destructive behaviors. AOP proposes a dynamic therapy which takes into account the specific needs and reality of this type of individuals, by offering a 3 to 6 month intensive outpatient program followed by an aftercare period during which the individual reintegrates gradually into society. Unlike the individuals who enter inpatient residential facilities where they are isolated from reality, AOP intensive outpatient program empowers the individual to face reality on a day to day basis.

Our Services

A wide range of services are provided by certified professional counselors in order to meet the specific needs of each individual;

Prevention and education sessions

Crisis intervention

Assessment and psychosocial follow-up

Group and family therapies

Case management

Relapse prevention coaching, anger management, self-esteem workshops, etc.

Administrative, legal, housing, employment or studies assistance, etc.

Case management

Other more specific services are also offered on request.

To best accommodate our clients' schedule, our activities run both throughout the day and evening. We regularly collaborate with different community, public or institutional organizations in order to maximize the services we offer.

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Who We Are Servicing the community for more than 20 years, Addiction Outreach Program (AOP) is a private non-profit organization which provides Intensive outpatient therapeutic and practical services for individuals suffering from drugs, alcohol and gambling addictions.

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Drug Rehab | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre | Montreal

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Drug Rehab | Chabad Lifeline - Addiction Care Centre | Montreal

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Chabad Lifeline is an addiction care centre in Montreal offering confidential services with no waiting list at no cost.

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Addiction | Mental Health and Addictions Agencies and Services | 211 Grand Montréal

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Addiction | Mental Health and Addictions Agencies and Services | 211 Grand Montréal

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211 informs and refers the population to support organizations in mental health and suicide prevention.

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Support: Virtual meetings — Nar-Anon Family Groups

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"The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else's addiction. As a twelve-step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength, and hope ©."

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Support: Co-Parenting with a Drug Addict: Challenges and Their Solutions

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Raising a child is a difficult and intimidating proposition but can be extremely fruitful if you do it well. There are multiple challenges, some new-some old, but you must make sure that your child is confident, kind and successful. But things become a little more difficult to handle when the other parent is a drug addict. Co-Parenting with a drug addict is an entirely new challenge but not an excuse good enough to let a child's future suffer.

The task is difficult, but taking the challenge head-on will secure your child's future. It is important to acknowledge that there are no simple answers or one-size-fits-all advice. However, with our understanding of different scenarios, and the severity of addiction, including the dangerous ones, we can lay down a list of measures that can help you cope with the challenge of co-parenting with a drug addict.

It is crucial to understand that there are two challenges of co-parenting you need to fix when your partner is abusing drugs:

Your emotional health:

A partner consuming drugs is not only damaging his body but also causing emotional trauma to the people around him. And the one that suffers the most is their partner. The dynamics between the partners is strained, trust is shattered, and communication is compromised. But it is in the best interest of your child to put aside your differences and focus on how to avoid ill effects on the child.

Your Child's emotional health:

Your child's emotional health should be the primary concern. A child is emotionally attached to both parents and needs attention and support from both. It becomes your duty to maintain open lines of communication, be flexible and seek professional guidance when necessary. This will ensure that parental differences are not bottled down to the child.

Challenges of Co-Parenting: Identify the problem

Inherently challenging, co-parenting becomes even more complex when drug addictions are involved. The process of being a parent becomes more complex and fraught during the process, from handling complex issues every day to making difficult decisions, all while working through the day-to-day routine. It is important to focus on balancing priorities, sharing responsibilities and quickly switching between the needs of the child, the family and yourself.

Inconsistent behaviour: Drug addicts show inconsistency in their behaviour and parenting. They cannot be trusted with parenting responsibilities.

Financial instability: Drug addiction can lead to financial instability, which limits a co-parent's ability to contribute financially to their children's care. The other co-parent is financially burdened, and experiences stress as a result.

Unpredictability: An addict may exhibit mood swings, erratic behaviour, and poor decisions. This will decrease communication and dependency.

Safety concerns: If the addiction is severe, it may lead to safety concerns when the child is under their care. The addict may also resist help and treatment, leading to even more concerns.

Legal issues: Any illegal or harmful act against you or the child may cause legal issues for the addicted partner.

Communication Challenges: Effective communication is imperative for co-parenting. Addicts may become unresponsive, uncooperative and cause difficulty in coordinating parenting responsibilities.

Fear of Relapse: Addiction is a chronic condition, and relapse is not uncommon. It leads to instability and uncertainty in the co-parenting relationship.

Impact on the child: The child is prone to emotional neglect, instability and exposure to harmful situations causing behavioural and emotional issues.

Trust Issues: The other co-parent may struggle with trusting the addicted co-parent, especially when they have broken promises or neglected their parental duties.

Emotional Strain: The other co-parent may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or resentful when co-parenting with a drug addict; affecting the well-being of the child.

Parental Alienation: Due to their addiction, the addicted parent may try to turn their children against the other parent. It can create a toxic environment for the children, making it harder for the co-parents to get along.

Legal Battles: Addict co-parent may have difficulty maintaining legal custody of the children. A legal battle is emotionally and financially draining for both co-parents.

Impact on Co-Parents' life: It may affect the mental health, social life, and career of the other co-parent. It may become difficult to balance your needs with the needs of the children.

Stigma and shame: Often, addiction is stigmatized and causes shame or embarrassment.

How to Overcome Co-Parenting Challenges: Rebuild from the ground up

Co-Parenting Challenges, when taken with the right measures and approach, can yield desired results. The addicted co-parent can overcome their addiction through proper treatment, support, and a commitment to work on their family. They may become more dependable in fulfilling their parenting responsibilities as they progress in their recovery journey. Navigating this complex situation requires courage, patience, and perseverance. Use the knowledge of the following to your advantage:

Gather More Information through meaningful conversations

If substance use is anywhere from moderate to severe, it is recommended to have meaningful conversations with the addict co-parent without ever deviating from the topic or getting egoistic. Remember that you are talking with a patient of drug abuse and probably some degree of mental illness. Asking questions about how they manage stress or "work/kid/life" balance may reveal information about any possible substance use for stress management.

Suggest seeking professional help

It may not seem right to tell your partner to see a professional, but it will be the most help that you can draw to him in terms of expertise and assessment of their substance abuse. It is noteworthy that therapy options like support groups, individual therapy, therapy for outpatients and rehab facilities have shown positive results.

Set Healthy Boundaries

It is vital to have compassion and yet be able to set boundaries with the addicted co-partner to keep yourself and the child safe from any unwanted harm. You can opt for phone or video calls instead of in-person visits.

Educate yourself about substance abuse

It will speed up the process of your partner's recovery if you educate yourself on how to help or at least helpfully co-exist. Start therapy on your own, go to meetings or visit support groups to help them find the right way.

Focus on the Child's best interests

Keeping the child's best interests in focus will encourage both cooperation and compromise. It will also help in maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship.

Use of Planning and Time management tools

This will facilitate easy and timely communication about schedules etc. and minimize the disputes resulting from miscommunication.

Assess the severity of their addiction

Addiction is a disease and it is sometimes not worthwhile to question how bad it is. After all, when you are ill, you should get treatment regardless of the severity. But because addiction presents differently in different people, the severity of the illness is pertinent in determining how to co-parent.

The fact is that if your co-parent is high all day every day, you're going to approach the situation very differently than if they get high only at night after work. Of course, it is not usually that simple, and there are infinite variations of when and how your co-parent might use drugs.

Ideally, you should assess how severe their addiction is with a trained professional. This is not always possible, as they may not be willing to seek help. In this case, there are some questions you should consider:

Are they a danger to themselves? If you worry about their safety due to their drug addiction, it is severe enough for it to be a major issue in your co-parenting. You will not feel safe leaving your kids with them.

How much does their personality swing? With some drug addicts, it is difficult to tell that they are using drugs. They are able to stay fairly consistent in how they relate to others. However, many addicts have personality swings, leading them to become aggressive and even abusive. If you can't rely on them acting like the same person throughout the day, they have a severe problem.

Do they use more than they used to? Addictions tend to get worse when not treated. If your co-parent is using more than they did a week or a month ago, they are likely to start using even more as time passes and their body comes to depend on substances. The more they use, the more difficult it is for them to stop.

Take their treatment into account

What if they are getting treatment, whether from an addiction expert or a rehab? This is a great first step, but it does not mean you'll feel comfortable co-parenting with them just yet. In this case, your decisions should be made with their treatment in mind. Their journey as a healthy parent can become a significant part of their recovery.

This is not to say that your child's wellbeing should be used as a tool in their treatment. Rather, you can find a healthy balance in which they get more access and participation in your child's life as they recover. Working with their doctor or therapist, you can come up with a plan together to do what's best for your child.

Many people co-parenting with drug addicts struggle to bring their child into the process because they don't want to expose them to the ugly side of life. Unfortunately, there is no way of completely hiding that something is wrong with their other parent. By working together with your co-parent and their treatment professional, you can come to an agreement as to how to speak to your child about what is going on.

Consider custody changes if necessary

If your co-parent is not in treatment and is getting worse, you may no longer trust them with your child. However, it can be difficult to keep them out of your child's life, especially if you already have custody arrangements in place. You're legally obliged to keep to those arrangements, but should not do so if your child is unsafe.

Taking legal action against your co-parent is far from ideal, but if it is necessary to keep your child out of danger, you should consider doing so.

Changes in custody will not be easily won, especially if your co-parent has not been diagnosed with an addiction disorder or done anything dangerous or illegal. The best outcome in this case is that you negotiate with them in the presence of your lawyers. You may be able to help them understand your concerns and that any arrangements you make are meant to be temporary.

Find a child psychologist

Co-parenting with a drug addict poses many challenges. By gathering more information, establishing healthy boundaries, taking care of yourself, and managing your children's safety, you can compassionately provide support. The two co-parents may not be in an intimate, committed relationship, but you are committed to raising the child the best way you can.

A good child psychologist will be able to help them understand what is going on in a way that is sensitive and helpful. They will also be able to give you advice on how to co-parent your child in the most effective way.

Co-parenting with a drug addict is not easy and there are no easy solutions. Use the above guidelines to start considering your potential course of action. Speak to a professional when making any decisions.

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Co-Parenting with a Drug Addict: Challenges and Their Solutions

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Co-parenting is difficult, especially when a parent struggles with alcohol addiction or substance abuse. Here are some challenges & solutions to co-parenting.