North Bay, Ontario has a normal population of about 54,000 people, but with two local colleges (approximately 7,000 students), the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 22nd Wing home base, and a Canadian Force Army Reserve Unit stationed there, the actual population of the town is well over that number. Along with growth comes the problems associated with larger populations and that, unfortunately, includes alcohol, drugs, crime, and addiction.
A 2009 student poll showed that alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Ontario, with over 58% of students reporting use during the previous 12 months. Following marijuana (25.6%), the non-medical use of prescription opioid pain relievers, such as codeine, Percocet, Percodan, Demerol, or Tylenol #3, ranks third at almost 18%.
Up until a couple of years ago, a small percentage of calls into the Ontario Drug & Alcohol Helpline involved prescription drugs; now that figure averages about 50%.
The first step for those addicted to opiates who want to get off the drugs is to detox. The detoxification process cleanses your body of drug residue that is left in your system, but many drug treatment centers will give a patient methadone to help relieve the pain of coming off the drug. Methadone is actually a stronger pain medication; in theory, the dosage is decreased gradually until no longer needed. Methadone, however, has many side effects, one of the most serious being depressed respiratory system. Also, the patient has the possibility of becoming addicted to the methadone instead of the original opiate; being a stronger pain reliever, it also creates a stronger dependency, making it very difficult to kick the addiction.
The Narconon program uses a unique natural drug-free biophysical detoxification combined with extensive life skills and educational models of treatment. Narconon is the only treatment center in the world that provides a biophysical detoxification program. This uniquely designed program gives our clients an opportunity to naturally clean their body out of all drug and alcohol toxins and poisons. They are put on a specific regime of exercise, nutritional supplementation, and induced sweating in a dry heat sauna. This step of the program greatly increases the chance of successfully completing treatment, and remaining drug free.
With physical drug cravings eliminated and the student now in a healthy and alert state, they are now able to focus on the remaining aspects of the program.The Narconon program includes classes on how to effectively communicate, in addition to how to better deal with stress, among other topics. It is a long term, residential program that typically lasts from 3-6 months.
Narconon is one of the most recommended rehabilitation programs around the world. Why? Because we have produced thousands and thousands of graduates internationally over the years, who remain drug-free. This long-term success is primarily due to the structured treatment methods used throughout the program. Since 1966, Narconon has helped individuals overcome drug addiction as well as alcoholism. Information about addictions, interventions and more is available to the public.
Narconon Counselors are also available to give straight answers to the tough questions. For more information on the Narconon Drug Treatment for Ontario citizens, please call 1-888-505-2827.
In Ontario, as anywhere else in Canada, many parents face a time when they think their child or teen may be addicted to drugs. Substance abuse is a huge issue globally, and ignoring the fact that there may be an addict in the family won’t make it go away. In some families, the parents will assume or expect the other parent to be the one to act. The best plan of action is for both parents to discuss it amongst themselves and come up with a plan. Even if it is decided that one parent do most of the talking, both should be there when it is brought up to the child. There must be a sense of unity when discussing substance abuse and drug rehab.
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