Relationship between grief and substance abuse 

     Our professional team at the Toronto treatment centre understands how grief and substance abuse can be related. For some people, substance abuse may be a way of coping with the pain and emotional distress of grief. This is particularly true for people who have lost someone close to them or have experienced a major life event, such as a divorce or job loss. Substance abuse can provide temporary relief from the intense feelings of sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness that often accompany grief.