There are approximately 36,000 Saskatchewanians in need of detoxification, intervention, and drug rehab or alcohol rehab programs, coupled with ongoing after care. There are a total of 7 Detox facilities and an additional 25 residential facilities each of which can accommodate approximately 40 addicts bringing the total number of available Government funded beds to approximately 1,280 to be shared amongst the 36,000 that need treatment. Of the 66 facilities located in Saskatchewan 44 are out patient programs that offer very little support to alcoholics and addicts.

In Saskatchewan services available to addicts and alcoholics include detoxification, drug rehab, long term residential, short term residential, out patient, and day programs. In Saskatchewan studies have been conducted by CCSA, which indicate 1% or approximately 25,000 are dependant on illicit drugs. For those who are habitual drug users it is difficult to locate adequate treatment in a reasonable order of time.

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Drugs that were considered soft, years back, are now considered addictive. Cannabis (cannabis sativa) and its derivatives is one of these. The percentage of THC (Tetrahydrocannabolin, the primary intoxicant in cannabis) in marijuana and hashish has risen from 2 or 3 % in the seventies, up to 6 and 25 % in the past 20 years, making it addictive. A commonly asked question by those witnessing a drug addict literally destroying themselves with drugs is: Why? Why did my child, friend or relative choose to take drugs? Why did they prefer the life of a drug addict, of a thief and liar that just can't be trusted? Why don't they stop? Generally, there is an underlying reason for a drug addict to initially consume drugs in the first place. A particular event, a life-changing decision that went wrong or tensed and stressful situations could be the incentive that led the individual towards drugs. If you need help finding an appropriate drug rehabilitation center in Saskatchewan please call Canada Rehab today at: 1-800-479-7941.

Intervention is one of the most effective tools a family has to stop an addict’s destructive path dead in its tracks. Since (A&E) The Arts and Entertainment networks hit series Intervention this option has become more and more known to families as an option also the overall success of this action has been documented. If you require help in locating a professional Interventionist in Alberta or you just need over the phone advice on conducting a successful intervention of your own please call: The goal of drug abuse intervention is for him to accept the reality of his drug abuse and to seek help. If you require help finding an intervention service in Saskatchewan or anywhere in Canada please call Canada Rehab 1-800-419-7941.