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21 and 28 Day Chemical Dependency Programs

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY  -  General Information

The 21–day and 28–day Chemical Dependency programs are primarily for individuals who are experiencing difficulties directly related to their alcohol or drug use.  The co-ed programs consist of theory, skill development, and the sharing of emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and behavioural healing.

A small number of our beds are funded by Alberta and/or Saskatchewan. The balance of our beds are "fee for service."  Please call our Admission Coordinator for availability and pricing Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

Clients are required to have a minimum of one week (7 days) clean/sober time prior to admission to these programs and are to remain alcohol, drug, and gambling free while enrolled.

PLEASE NOTE:  A clean time of 30 days from crystal methamphetamine is required prior to either program.

  •  Admissions are on the Friday and Saturday prior to program.
  •  All programs start on Sunday with orientation and recreation.
  •  Clients must bring a current, up-to-date health care card.

21 – Day Program includes:

  • A.A. Introduction ­
  • Gender Specific Issues ­
  • Post Acute Withdrawal
  • Assertive Communications ­
  • Group Dynamics ­
  • Rational/Irrational Thinking & Behaviours
  • Basic Communications ­
  • Guilt & Shame ­
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Basic Human Needs ­
  • Grief Education ­
  • Recreation & Relaxation
  • Downslope of Addictions ­
  • Healthy Boundaries ­
  • Relationships
  • Dr. Jacob’s Model of Addiction ­
  • Introduction to Step One in A.A. ­
  • Self-Esteem
  • Emotions ­
  • N.A. Introduction ­
  • Spirituality
  • Family Dynamics ­
  • Nature of Addictions ­
  • Understanding Anger

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28 – Day Program includes:

­All topics from the 21-day program as well as the following:

  • 2-Days Family Education ­
  • Cross-Addictions
  • Physical Wellness
  • Further 12-Step Studies
  • More group/individual counselling
  • Triggers / Cravings

Participation Requirements

Clients are required to participate in all aspects of the program.

  •  21-day program clients are required to stay at the Centre for the first weekend, but can apply for a weekend pass (at staff discretion) for their second weekend.
  •  28-day program clients can apply for evening/day passes on the second weekend and for full weekend passes (at staff discretion) for their third weekend.


For more information on our Chemical Dependency Program

Email: info@thorperecoverycentre.org
Phone: (780) 875-8890  Fax: (780) 875-2161

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