Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication (lasting 24-36 hours per dose). It’s an effective and legal substitute for heroin or other narcotics (such as heroin, methadone, Oxycontin, opium, Percocet, Percodan, morphine, codeine, etc.) Methadone has been used in treatment programs since the 1960’s. It helps to stabilize the lives of people who are dependent on opiates and reduce the harm related to drug use. It also helps them return to a stable social, economic and home environment.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
We utilize a multidisciplinary treatment team approach including Addiction Physicians, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Pharmacists and other allied health professionals.
An initial intake interview
Medical examination and laboratory tests, where appropriate
Supervised urine testing
A signed treatment contract and treatment plan
Addiction counselling
Regular medical follow up
Daily methadone dose
Post-methadone treatment (i.e., relapse prevention, and medication where appropriate)
Please visit Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., EST) and identify yourself as a patient who is interested in our Methadone maintenance program. Your family physician, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, addiction counselor, other allied health professional, or employer may also call on your behalf for further information.
No appointment necessary! Walk-ins welcome.
WHY SHOULD YOU START A TREATMENT PROGRAM?
If any of the following benefits are desirable to you, or are part of your future goals, then you should give our program your attention and consideration:
A drug-free lifestyle
A stable personal, social, family and financial life
No physical withdrawal symptoms
Decreased or eliminated drug cravings
Resolution of legal concerns
Improved health and the prevention of drug related health problems (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis, Liver disease, etc.)
