Ottawa Drug Rehab Treatment Center

It’s important to choose the right Ottawa drug rehab

Sometimes, drug addicts and alcoholics can be the last people to realize that they have a problem. Friends, husbands and wives, and family can do everything in their power to get help for the suffering addict, but without that person’s willingness there can’t be progress.

The goal may be to get this person into an Ottawa drug rehab as quickly as possible. But it’s rarely that easy. The addict’s loved ones may try for years to convince the addict to seek help.

There may have been previous attempts in an Ottawa drug rehab that worked for a while. But these periods of sobriety were followed by relapses. And each time the addict or alcoholic “went back out” their addiction got worse.

The problem is that the addict’s perceptions of their situation can often be distorted. They may see the problem as not being as serious as others believe. They may believe they can handle it on their own, without the help of an Ottawa drug rehab.

They may feel they can control the amount they consume of their drug of choice without considering checking into an Ottawa drug rehab. They may also feel that they can stop their drug of choice but turn to other substances to take up the slack. Often the result here is that they simply transfer their addiction from one drug to another.

They may stop drugs but develop an eating disorder or a gambling problem.

They may also believe they need help but feel powerless to stop consuming drugs or alcohol. Family members can become despondent as attempt after attempt ends in failure.

But if the addict’s loved ones can convince him or her to enter an Ottawa drug rehab, then the possibility of recovery becomes more real.

The Ottawa drug rehab will, among other things, teach the addict about their disease so that they come to realize what they have to do to recover. Most often, complete abstinence from all mind-altering substances is recommended.

Without the influence of chemicals, it becomes easier to chart a healthy course,  free from active addiction.

Ottawa drug rehab centres

• 
  Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre
  A non-profit, community-based agency dedicated to helping youth, between the ages of 13-18, overcome substance abuse issues and other related challenges in order to achieve a healthier lifestyle. A full range of treatment programs and services are available - all at no charge to clients.
  http://www.davesmithcentre.org
   

• Harvest House Ministries
  Two year residential program for the rehabilitation for young men who are chemically dependent.
  http://www.harvesthouse.org
   

• Newgate 180 - Substance Abuse Solutions
  Provides assessment, intervention, referral and treatment services for working males with substance-abuse problems in Ottawa, Ontario. Residential programs.
  http://www.newgate180.com
   

• Newgate 180 - Substance Abuse Solutions
  Residential and out-patient counselling for people functional in the home and workplace environment.
  http://www.newgate180.com/
   

• Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services
  A non-profit agency serving adults, adolescents and family members who are or have been affected by addictions, substance abuse or problem gambling by providing education and counselling to help clients assess their current situation.
  http://www.rideauwood.org
   

• Serenity Renewal for Families
  Workshops and interviews on- and off-site available. Focus is on individuals affected by addiction and/or addictive behaviours in the family environment. Evening intensive services, treatment and counselling programs also available.
  http://www.cyberus.ca/~serenity/