Segue Clinic

12/24/2025

New research highlights what people with lived experience say truly defines recovery from substance use disorder. 😇

Analyzing responses from over 9,000 individuals, the study found that despite many pathways to recovery, certain core elements are consistently shared:

• Personal growth – the most widely endorsed element

• Personal integrity – honesty with oneself and taking responsibility

• Emotional balance – the ability to cope with stress and navigate life’s challenges

• Enjoying life and managing emotions without substances

• Commitment to abstinence or nonproblematic use

While recovery looks different across individuals and settings, these themes held steady across 30 diverse subgroups. Some unique differences emerged—for example, people in medication-assisted recovery emphasized physical health, while those in programs like SMART Recovery highlighted mental well-being and enjoying life without substances.

Bottom line: Recovery isn’t just about substance use—it’s a multifaceted process of growth, integrity, emotional resilience, and building a meaningful life. 🙏🙏❤️

12/09/2025

A new study shows that daily smartphone check-ins combined with AI can accurately predict relapse and treatment dropout in people with opioid use disorder. 👀

By analyzing brief surveys on mood, stress, cravings, pain, and recent substance use, deep-learning models reliably forecasted next-day relapse and treatment discontinuation. Immediate risks were tied to mood and environment, while longer-term risk built from stress, pain, and self-regulation difficulties

Bottom line: real-time data and AI may enable timely, personalized interventions that help patients stay engaged in treatment and avoid relapse.

We are not there yet, but change is coming! 🙏

11/17/2025

"Celebrating 10 Years of Hope & Healing at Segue Clinic Thorold" 🎉 💥 🎉

Today marks a decade since we first opened our doors in the Thorold community with one purpose—to help individuals reclaim their lives from opioid use disorder.

Over these 10 years in Thorold, we’ve had the honour of supporting countless courageous individuals on their path to recovery. Every story shared, every step forward, and every life renewed has been a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

To our dedicated team, our valued community partners, and—most importantly—our past and present patients: thank you for your trust, resilience, and commitment.

We look forward to many more years of serving the Thorold community and helping those affected by opioid use disorder find hope, support, and recovery. ❤️‍🩹 🫶🫶

11/11/2025

How Happy Are You in Your Recovery? ❤️‍🩹 🫵

A recent study found that happiness with your recovery journey is a strong predictor of staying abstinent during treatment and completing your program. Other well-being measures (like gratitude or flourishing) were less predictive.
Takeaway: Reflecting on and nurturing your happiness in recovery may help support better treatment outcomes and ongoing progress. 💕 🫶

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

Segue Clinic Smithville Is Now Open! 🎉 👏👏

We’re excited to announce the official opening of Segue Clinic Smithville, located inside Pharmasave Pharmacy at 239 St. Catharines Street.

Our convenient clinic entrance is at the back of the pharmacy, where you’ll find ample parking.

Clinic Hours:

🕘 Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM
🕘 Tuesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
🕒 Wednesday: 3 PM – 5 PM
🕘 Thursday: 9 AM – 5 PM
🕛 Friday: 9 AM – 12 PM

Whether you’re seeking support, information, or care, our team is here to help.

📞 Please call us at 1-866-301-0771, ext. 12 for more information about our services.

Segue Clinic – Providing compassionate care and support for individuals on their path to recovery from op**te use disorder.

11/03/2025

Segue Clinic Celebrates 22 Years of Hope, Healing, and Recovery! ❤️🫶

Today, Segue Clinic proudly celebrates 22 years of providing compassionate and evidence-based care for op**te use disorder. Since opening our doors on November 3, 2003, we have remained dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery with respect, dignity, and understanding.

As Segue Clinic marks this milestone, we look ahead with renewed commitment to continue reducing stigma, promoting wellness, and ensuring that every individual feels valued and respected on their recovery journey.

Thank you to our incredible Segue Clinic team, patients, and community partners for your trust, commitment and collaboration over the years — your strength, dedication and support inspire us every day!🙌🎈

10/25/2025

What Recovery Looks Like: Insights from Lived Experience 🤯

A recent study of over 9,000 people in recovery highlights the core elements that matter most across diverse paths:

• Personal Growth – striving to improve oneself
• Personal Integrity – honesty and taking responsibility
• Emotional Balance – coping with life’s challenges without substances
• Joy and Meaningful Life – enjoying life while managing emotions

The study shows that recovery is more than just abstinence; it’s a holistic, ongoing process of growth, well-being, and personal development.
Takeaway: Whether through abstinence, moderation, therapy, medication, or support programs, recovery is about building a meaningful, balanced life.👏🫶

10/14/2025

Exciting Research Update 🫶👏

New studies are exploring how medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro—currently used for weight and diabetes—might also help reduce cravings in opioid and alcohol use disorders. While promising, these treatments are still experimental and only available in US clinical trials.

What this means for you: Evidence-based treatments for addiction (like buprenorphine, methadone, therapy, and support programs) remain the standard of care. However, stay informed and talk with your care team if you’re interested in participating in any future Canadian research studies👌

10/11/2025

Celebrating 14 Years of Hope & Healing at Segue Clinic in Niagara Falls🌟 Today marks 14 years since we first opened our clinic doors in the community of Niagara Falls with the goal of helping individuals reclaim their lives from op**te use disorder.

Over the past 14 years in Niagara Falls, we have had the privilege of walking alongside countless courageous individuals on their journey to recovery. Each story, each step forward, and each renewed life has been a valued reminder of why we do what we do. To our dedicated team, our incredible community partners, and—most importantly—our patients past and present: thank you for your trust, strength and commitment. We look forward to continuing our work in Niagara Falls, assisting those suffering (from op**te use disorder) reach recovery 🙏🥇

09/15/2025

Great News to our southern Niagara folks!! We’re expanding and opening a new location in Smithville very soon (est. October 2025)We’ll keep you posted!!!

09/15/2025

Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. Let’s support all pathways to recovery. 🥹

Around 1.5 million Canadians experience substance use disorders (SUDs) each year, and many pursue recovery—a journey toward long-term health and wellness. Recovery isn’t just about quitting substances entirely. It can also mean reducing use to safer levels or switching to less harmful substances.

Research shows that full abstinence isn’t always required for success. For instance, some people with alcohol use disorder maintain low-risk drinking for years after treatment. Similarly, cannabis use hasn’t been shown to harm outcomes for those in opioid treatment. What matters most is that people set their own recovery goals—and that those goals match the support they desire. ✅

Help is just a phone call away. Reach out to us at 905-688-1827 🫶