When substance abuse or a damaging behaviour occupies a central place in a person’s life, that person is addicted. Addicts spend most of their time, energy, and money on their addiction. Alcohol, tobacco, medications, or drug use is regular, predictable, and usually frequent.
Addicts no longer have control over their substance abuse or damaging behaviour. They engage in it even if it causes family, financial, legal, or other problems.
Nova Scotia is differentNova Scotia is finding new, innovative ways to deliver health care. You can be a part of it.A NEW APPROACH''I like the people here.They are very hospitable, and the co-workers and staff here in Springhill are very friendly. The CECs offer physicians flexible working hours, no nighttime shifts, and a good family life. Patients can get in any time. When I started six years ago, I was booked up to four months in advance.