What is Rehab?

Residential rehabilitation – rehab for short – describes a drug and/or alcohol treatment programme that is provided in a residential setting. Rehabs are usually abstinence-based and provide an intense programme of support and care aimed at people who have difficulty becoming drug free in the community.

Is rehab covered by OHIP?

The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers the cost of inpatient rehabilitation care. Rehabilitation that takes place in an outpatient clinic, the home or the community may be covered by OHIP, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, automobile insurance or private disability insurance.

What is the initial stage of rehabilitation?

The first stage of physical rehabilitation is the Recovery Stage. This is the most important stage of the treatment process and, depending on the severity of your injuries, can also be the longest. The goal of this first stage is simple: to recuperate and allow your body to begin the healing process.

How much does it cost to go to Bellwood?

Bellwood Health Services in Toronto is $17,339 for a 4.5-week program (this includes family programming and one-year of aftercare for patients). Homewood Health Centre in Guelph costs $330 a day for a private bed or $280 for a semi-private bed and addiction programs generally last 35 days.

Is methadone covered by OHIP?

The cost of Methadone is covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit Program for those patients who are covered by the plan (i.e., Family Benefits, Welfare Assistance, Disability, etc.)

What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse?

How is drug misuse different from drug abuse? The key difference between a person who misuses drugs and a person who abuses drugs is their intent. The former takes a drug to treat a specific ailment, whereas the latter uses a drug to elicit certain feelings.

What are 4 ways you can help someone who is addicted to drugs?

7 Tips for Helping Someone with an Addiction

• Tip #1: Educate Yourself. Get information about addictions.
• Tip #2: Get Support.
• Tip #3: Get Counseling.
• Tip #4: Seek Specialty Help.
• Tip #5: Don’t Enable.
• Tip #6: Have Realistic Expectations.
• Tip #7: Take Care of Yourself.

What types of rehabilitation services are available?

The three main types of rehabilitation therapy are occupational, physical and speech. Each form of rehabilitation serves a unique purpose in helping a person reach full recovery, but all share the ultimate goal of helping the patient return to a healthy and active lifestyle.