There are approximately 220,000 Quebecers in need of detoxification, intervention, and drug rehab or alcohol rehab programs, coupled with ongoing after care. There are a total of 27 Detox facilities and an additional 134 residential facilities each of which can accommodate approximately 40 addicts bringing the total number of available Government funded beds to approximately 6,400 beds to be divided amongst the 220,000 in need of treatment. Of the 181 facilities located in Quebec 95 are out patient programs that offer very little support to alcoholics and addicts.

In Quebec someone in need of immediate help with his/her addiction can be admitted to a local area detox facility with as little as a one or two day waiting period. This stay usually lasts between three and seven days. This solution only provides up to a one week’s reprieve from a life long problem. In order to be admitted to one of the government sponsored residential programs one must first appear in person to have an assessment done and then be recommended to one of the facilities where there is an average of a two to four week waiting list, and one must have been abstinent from all drugs and alcohol for at least one week to be admitted.

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There are many addictive drugs ranging from illegal drugs like heroin, cocaine, crack and ectasy to numerous diet pills and prescription drugs like Oxycotin and Ambien. Each has it's own unique withdrawal symptoms and short and long term side effects, including emotional and mental disorders that must be accommodated in a successful drug rehab program. When you consider that programs also need to take into account a number of other factors unique to each patient; the reason for taking drugs, age, culture, gender, other possible addictions, its clear why individualized alcohol and drug rehab programs that can provide extensive one-on-one addiction counseling provide the best possible chance for recovery. For many it is their only chance for recovery.

A drug or alcohol addiction intervention is a life saving mission whereby loving family members and concerned friends or employers are educated about addictions and led by a trained addiction interventionist for the purpose of helping the sick loved one with an opportunity to recovery. A drug abuser usually does not know he is out of control. He looks at his drug-using peers and his own use appears normal in comparison. He needs objective feedback on his behavior. Drug or alcohol abuse intervention is a process that helps an abuser recognize the extent of his problem. Through a non-judgmental, non-critical, systematic process, the drug addict is confronted with the impact of his alcohol or drug use on others. The goal of drug abuse intervention is for him to accept the reality of his drug abuse and to seek help. If you need help finding an intervention service on Prince Edward Island please call Canada Rehab today! 1-800-419-7941.