Segue Clinic

03/23/2026

Who Helps Most in Recovery? New Research Offers Clarity 💯

A recent study of members of The Phoenix, a sober active‑recovery community, explored a simple but important question: Which relationships feel most supportive during recovery?

Across participants, several themes stood out:

• Mentors matter. People identified mentors—especially those with more recovery experience—as some of their strongest sources of support.
• Peers in recovery play a key role. Connections with others who are also in recovery were consistently viewed as highly supportive, offering shared understanding and encouragement.
• Community involvement strengthens support. Fellow Phoenix members were often seen as especially helpful, and individuals who had been involved with The Phoenix longer tended to report greater overall support.
• Network size isn’t everything. Interestingly, the structure of someone’s social network—how many people they knew or how interconnected those people were—did not predict how supported they felt. The quality of specific relationships mattered far more than the number of connections.

Bottom line:

Recovery support grows through meaningful, recovery‑oriented relationships—not just bigger networks. Mentors, peers in recovery, and supportive community spaces like The Phoenix can make a powerful difference.

At our clinic, we encourage individuals and families to seek out these kinds of connections. Recovery is strengthened in community, and supportive relationships can help sustain long‑term change. ❤️🫶

03/22/2026

New Recovery Research institute Insight:

Happiness in Recovery Matters 😃

A recent study highlights something simple yet powerful: how happy someone feels about their recovery journey may be closely linked to staying abstinent during treatment and remaining engaged in care.

While many well‑being measures were examined, happiness with recovery was the only factor consistently associated with these positive outcomes. Although more research with larger groups is needed, this finding offers a meaningful takeaway for everyone involved in the recovery process.

At our clinic, we believe recovery is not just about outcomes but about the experience of the journey. If you or a loved one is seeking support, we’re here to walk that path with you. 😊

01/10/2026

What Do People in Recovery Say Matters Most?

A new study of more than 9,000 people with lived experience of recovery explored what truly defines recovery across many different pathways—abstinence‑based, moderation‑focused, medication‑assisted, clinical, community, and beyond.

Despite the diversity of experiences, several core elements emerged as widely shared:
• Personal growth — Nearly all participants emphasized ongoing self‑improvement as central to recovery.
• Personal integrity — Honesty with oneself and taking responsibility were endorsed by over 90%.
• Emotional balance — The ability to cope with life’s challenges without returning to substance use was a key theme.
• Joy and emotional coping — Enjoying life and managing difficult emotions without substances were viewed as essential.
• Substance use goals — Most participants endorsed abstinence or non‑problematic use as part of their recovery definition.

Bottom line: Recovery is not one-size-fits-all, but people across many backgrounds agree that it involves growth, integrity, emotional resilience, and finding joy without relying on substances.
At our clinic, we honour every recovery pathway and support individuals in building the version of recovery that feels meaningful and sustainable for them🙏❤️❤️

01/03/2026

New Year, New You. Make the Call ☎️ 🤝

01/02/2026

Celebrating 21 Years of Hope & Healing at Segue Clinic Welland 🎉 🎉

On January 6, 2026, Segue Clinic Welland proudly marks 21 years of serving the Welland community with a single, unwavering purpose: helping individuals reclaim their lives from opioid use disorder. 👏

Over the past two decades, it has been our privilege to walk alongside countless courageous individuals on their journeys toward recovery. Every story, every milestone reached, and every life renewed serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of compassion, connection, and care. ❤️

We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated team, our trusted community partners, and—most importantly—our patients, past and present. Thank you for your trust, strength, and resilience.

As we reflect on 21 years of hope and healing, we look forward to continuing our work in the Welland community—supporting recovery, fostering connection, and helping individuals and families move forward with renewed hope. 🙌🙌

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!🙌🎈