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Addiction Treatment
& Psychology Services

We select patients carefully and will only treat those who are most likely to benefit and those who are competent to provide informed consent. As rates of success are closely linked to the patient's level of motivation, the issue of readiness and commitment is closely evaluated. Another essential criterion is the involvement of a support person and evidence of some stability and that any brain damage is minimal.

Patients and their support person (family/friend) visit the centre for an initial consultation and detailed explanation of the program. Patients must undergo a psychosocial assessment and a comprehensive physical examination to check for any conditions that may exclude them from treatment. These may be critical psychiatric disorders, other drug dependency, pregnancy, acute infections and respiratory or cardiac disease. This information provides a complete personal profile to structure the treatment to suit each individual.

Prior to admission patients are given pre-treatment instructions.

These sessions mainly deal with issues of medication compliance and the role of the supporting person, correcting misconceptions about the treatment, emphasizing the need for high levels of motivation, learning to cope with anxiety and other people's expectations and the safe use of Naltrexone and Antabuse.

The Psychologist appointment will oversee completion of the Treatment Agreement and Informed Consent. The role of the support person will also be reinforced.

Until recently, achieving long-term abstinence has had little success; due to low compliance to treatment programs and high drop out rates. Our program offers a treatment alternative for some alcoholics.

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