General Information

Our detoxification unit is a safe, supportive environment for clients to withdraw from alcohol, street drugs, and abusive amounts of prescription or over-the-counter medications.  It also provides crisis stabilization for individuals experiencing severe problems directly related to gambling.

This unit consists of six (6) beds.  Two (2) are funded by Saskatchewan Health; two (2) by AADAC; and two (2) are reserved as Fee-For-Service beds.  Please contact  our Detox Coordinator Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM for fee for service fees.  All beds are filled on a first come, first served, basis.  The average stay in this department is from five (5) to seven (7) days depending on individual needs.

We are a non-medical facility.  In cases of medical emergencies, we have doctors on call and quick access to the local hospital. Detox may include the use of medications necessary for stabilization; but, the importance of the three following components cannot be overly stressed:

1. Education on addiction and recovery with two (2) one-hour sessions per day.
2. Introduction to the twelve-step recovery programs (daily meeting requirement when clients are physically stable)
3. Assessment and referral to outpatient departments and treatment programs as part of discharge planning.         

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Admission to detox is through various referrals by telephone or in person, addiction services, outpatient departments, doctors, social workers, hospitals, families, friends, employers, and clients themselves.

• Clients must be a minimum of 18 years of age and self-sufficient.
• Clients are asked to bring their current medical health card or number.
  
• All medication must be in original containers with current, correct dosages which will be followed while here unless otherwise directed by the TRC doctor.
• One (1) 10-minute phone call is permitted during the seven (7) day detox.
• Detox clients must attend one 12-step meeting daily once they are physically stable.
• Educational morning and afternoon groups must be attended daily.
• Visiting hours - Sunday:  (1 pm –  3 pm)

Contact our Detox Unit

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