Opioid Addiction Treatment in Ontario

GreenStone Centre for Recovery is here to help

We are an accredited medical detox and addiction treatment centre in Ontario dedicated to fostering a sense of community and well-being through our approach to recovery.

• This begins with intake assessments to tailor detox and treatment plans to the unique needs of each patient.
• From there, our professionals use a holistic treatment approach that simultaneously addresses underlying and concurrent disorders to ensure recovery can be as comprehensive and effective as possible. Our addiction treatment centre provides medically supervised detox and personalized therapy programs.

We aim to provide a strong sense of community through group therapy programs, and our Alumni Program.

• All our clients receive Alumni status after completing GreeneStone’s treatment program. The program allows clients to stay connected with the GreeneStone community and provides an opportunity to give and receive support on their recovery journey. We invite clients to be active members in their alumni community by joining meetings, helping to create events, participating at gatherings, and supporting others in service.

Short-Term Negative Effects of Opioid Use

These include extreme fatigue, digestive issues, breathing problems, headaches, dizziness, confusion, or troubles with fine motor skills. Some opioids and their short-term effects include pain relief and, in some cases, the euphoric high or “up” in emotions. These are considered negative effects when they assist in leading to opioid use disorder.

What are opioids?

In Canada and Ontario, there are both legal (those obtained with a prescription) and illegal classes of opioids (those obtained without a prescription). And while fentanyl and heroin are the most problematic of the opioid medications, they are two which may be prescribed legally and under supervision. It is important to remember that even when prescribed, opioid medications may still lead to opioid use disorder.

Opioid medications are prescribed for pain and pain management, and for severe levels of pain- instances such as surgical recovery, bodily injuries, or severe pain from illness.

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The Dangers of Fentanyl Use

Fentanyl is the strongest of the opioids. It is a manmade drug created to mimic the effects of opium-derived medications, but to an extreme extent. Fentanyl is prescribed and administered by medical professionals for the relief of extreme pain. However, fentanyl made its way into the illicit drug market and fentanyl use in Ontario is now a growing concern. In 2021, for example, fentanyl contributed to nearly 90% of accidental opioid-related deaths in Ontario- a 602% increase from 2016.3

The effects of fentanyl are about 100 times stronger than the effects of morphine, and about 30 time stronger than those of heroin. This increases the dangers of fentanyl overdose. However, there are additional factors which make fentanyl use so dangerous.

First, fentanyl is cheap, odourless, and tasteless. These all contribute to fentanyl showing up in other illicit drugs. So while an individual may not actively seek fentanyl, their opioid use disorder, or other drug use disorders, may increase the likelihood of them encountering fentanyl and its dangerous side effects.

Second, the short-term and long-term negative effects of fentanyl can be extreme. They are all like those of other opioid medications, but tend to arise at a faster rate, or tend to be more extreme.5

GreeneStone is Here for you

Don’t delay treatment for fentanyl or opioid use disorder. The GreeneStone Centre for Recovery is here to help start individuals on the successful road to recovery through medical detox services and inpatient addiction treatment programs, and by providing a healthy and supportive environment.

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The Signs of Opioid Use Disorder

How do you know if someone you care about is struggling with opioid use? There will be signs of opioid addiction, and they may show up as the negative long-term effects of opioid use. Moreover, there are additional signs to look for in loved ones when concerned about improper, unsafe, or extended drug use.

An individual struggling with substance use disorder may:

• Show extreme changes in moods
• Become isolated
• Show cognitive decline like troubles with memory, decision making, concentrating, or remaining alert
• Lose interest in things they once loved, enjoyed, or participated in
• Lose control of other aspects of life like work, school, relationships, or finances

The signs of substance use disorder may revolve around the individual’s opioid use.

An individual struggling with opioid use disorder may:

• Show withdrawal symptoms when they cannot access opioids
• Increase efforts to access opioids, including using illegal markets, or spending excess money
• Show physical signs like heroin needle injection marks, for example

Contact our detox and addiction treatment facility in Ontario today if notice these signs or symptoms of opioid addiction. At the GreeneStone Centre for Recovery in Bala, Ontario, we provide inpatient substance use disorder treatment and medically supervised detox. We also provide specialized programs for military veterans and for young adults, the better focus on the unique needs and challenges of these respective groups.

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GreeneStone offers inpatient substance use disorder treatment and medically supervised detox

When you reach out for help to stop using alcohol or drugs, a complete detox is the first step toward recovery. Our team is fully committed to providing you the best possible medically supervised detox experience. We conduct intake assessments to tailor detox and treatment plans to the unique needs of each patient.

Supported by local community partnerships, GreeneStone also offers tailored care for military personnel and Indigenous people, focusing on the unique needs and challenges of these respective groups.