Disulfiram as a Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorders 

At Searidge, we believe in a comprehensive approach to recovery, and this often includes pharmacotherapy. Disulfiram (commonly sold under the brand name Antabuse) is one medication that is prescribed to treat alcohol use disorders.  Nausea, headaches, and other hangover effects can be enough to put you off drinking large amounts of alcohol. When you’re taking disulfiram, these effects begin moments after alcohol enters your system, […]

Curative Discharge

What is a curative discharge? Searidge Foundation is devoted to the treatment and care of those who suffer from alcoholism or alcohol addiction. While driving under the influence is not easily forgivable, especially when death or bodily harm was involved, simply punishing individuals for their horrible lapse in judgment is insufficient. Alcoholism, or alcohol addiction, […]

Signs of Alcoholism

What IS an alcoholic?  Have you been wondering whether your drinking habits might classify you as an alcoholic? Here are some signs of alcoholism to look for: You have difficulty controlling how often or how much you drink. You have tried to quit before but were not able to. Drinking has caused you to miss […]

Alcoholism and Negative Impact on Longevity

Can alcoholism shorten my life? Is there a connection between alcoholism and its negative impact on longevity precisely? Chronic alcohol abuse poses many threats to health and general wellbeing. In fact, alcoholism increases the risk for so many diseases that scientists believe they haven’t even pinpointed all of the health issues that alcohol either causes […]

Alcohol Rehab Medical Treatment & Medications (Pharmacotherapy)

Steps to recovery: Pharmacotherapy in addiction treatment. Searidge Foundation’s Alcohol Rehab Medical Treatment and pharmacotherapy treatment programs aspire to heal alcohol addiction. Scientific research has shown that a comprehensive approach for the treatment of alcohol addiction is vital for long-term sobriety.  People with alcoholism need a broad range of addiction treatment options including cognitive behavioural […]

Alcohol Addiction Research And Development

Research And Development: The Searidge Commitment At Searidge Alcohol Rehab we are committed to leading in clinically based effective alcohol addiction treatment and maintaining a recovery program based on up-to-date research. Laughter Therapy For Addiction One of our most innovative therapies for alcohol addiction treatment is laughter therapy. It is well known that laughter elicits […]

About Us: An Alcohol Rehab For You In Nova Scotia

Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Nova Scotia Searidge Alcohol Rehabilitation is an alcohol rehab and addiction treatment centre that aims to provide the inspiration, support, and challenges that those struggling with alcoholism are in need of during recovery. Our alcohol treatment centre was founded in Nova Scotia to address the need for a higher quality level […]