There is hope, health and freedom from addictions!

At least ten per cent of the general population suffer from alcohol or other drug dependency. It is a 'democratic disease', sparing no demographic. It is a common disease with the afflicted often suffering in silence for many years.

Until now, addiction has been largely ignored within our Canadian communities. John Derry & Associates now offers specialized treatment for the disease of addiction.

Addiction is a complex disease requiring specialized assessment and expert treatment. There is hope for long-term sobriety and an improved quality of life. There is no longer a need to suffer in silence.

John Derry, B.Sc.Phm., M.A. is a specialist who understands addiction. After twenty successful years as a pharmacist and manager in hospital and corporate settings in British Columbia and Ontario, he has shifted his career focus to alleviating suffering from the disease of addiction.

His mission is to help people living with addiction and unhappiness, and those they love.

He has an impressive track record of success and is known for his outstanding interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. He offers a unique depth of expertise based upon his complementary proficiency in both pharmacy and addiction. His credentials and professional experience distinguish him as an expert in his field.

John holds a Canadian pharmacist's licence and a Master of Arts degree in Addiction Counselling from the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies in Minnesota. The Hazelden Foundation is the world leader in the treatment of chemical dependency and the training of addiction professionals.

"I am excited to offer services to my community. I recognize the relative lack of addiction services in Canada and feel passionate about doing what I can to help. To that end, I have started a practice and am now accepting clients," explains John Derry.

"I have seen addiction in my professional and personal life and understand its impact and the scarcity of resources to deal with it," he adds.

John wants to break the silence and offer expert, professional services that those affected by the disease deserve to have access to. This includes family members who are very much affected.

John Derry & Associates is a community-based full service program providing the highest quality, professional individual and group counselling and addiction services.

Services include a full complement of counselling services based upon the most recent scientific advances in understanding this disease, including: assessments; individual and group counselling; relapse prevention programs; couple and family sessions; interventions; aftercare; and support groups.

Now accepting new clients. Referrals are welcomed. Evening and weekend appointments available. Strictly confidential.

John Derry & Associates, Counselling and Addiction Services.

Call 866-337-3324