Specialized Outpatient Treatment in Quebec
Posted by CDR Help Desk on Sep 24, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments
We have spoken with this caller a couple of times. Janet* calls in for support for her brother’s addiction issues. Eric* finally wants to go to treatment. They live in Lachine, QC (just outside of Montreal).
Janet and Eric are english speaking and looking for effective outpatient treatment. We gave him the contact information for Life Science because sometimes they are willing to work with clients on an outpatient basis.
Life Science Addiction Treatment Center
114 Rue Kimpton Rigaud, QC J0P 1P0
Phone: (450) 451-9995 Fax: (450) 451-9995
Website: www.life-science.ca E-Mail: info@life-science.ca
Contact: Marjorie Clarke (Clinical Director) at 450.451.0799
Description: This is an English speaking fee-for-service co-ed treatment program for adults 18+. There are 30, 60, 90 day primary treatment programs with a 10 day maintenance program. They use an evidence-based and best practices model. Treatment includes working with the client to design a treatment program that works best for them, which often includes implementing proper coping strategies. Treatment takes place in a home like environment in a rural area of Quebec. It is an English-speaking program. If necessary, clients see a psychiatrist for mental health assessment and treatment.
Janet also asked if there were any medicines Eric could take that would make the cravings go away. We gave her the following information for Antabuse (which causes a person to become very sick if they consume alcohol) and the Sinclair Method:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_Method
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disulfiram (Antabuse can be easily prescribed by a doctor)
Lastly, this is the link to the public treatment options available to Eric under QUEBEC HEALTH: http://www.dependances.gouv.qc.ca/index.php?liste-ressources-en&noregion=6
