Pregnancy is a critical time for any woman, as she is responsible for her own health as well as that of her baby. Therefore, it is always important to use caution when taking any medications while pregnant. This is especially true for methadone, a powerful opioid drug that is commonly used in the treatment of […] The post Can You Take Methadone While Pregnant? appeared first on CATC ..read more

Detoxification, or detox, is the first step to addiction recovery. It involves removing harmful substances from the body to achieve a state of physical, mental and emotional stability. According to a survey by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, 54.2% of respondents were able to sustain recovery after beginning their detox journey and […] The post Guide to Detox for Inpatient Addiction Treatment appeared first on CATC ..read more

For years, the standard in addiction recovery has been in-person treatment programs. These programs offer a structured environment with specialized assistance components along with peer interactions — all vital for effective recovery. However, with the world becoming increasingly technology-focused and providing new forms of connection, online rehab programs offer a modern alternative to some of […] The post Does Online Rehab Really Work? appeared first on CATC ..read more

Preparing for an inpatient treatment program in Ontario is a vital first step toward overcoming addiction and starting your recovery journey. Whether it’s for yourself or someone you care about, knowing how to prepare for this life-changing step is an invaluable part of the process. Inpatient programs equip you with the tools and knowledge to […] The post How to Prepare for Inpatient Treatment appeared first on CATC ..read more

CATC is forging connections to create accessible pathways to addiction treatment  Nov 24-30 is National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) and this year is all about forging connections. Respectful and diverse collaboration is in CATC’s DNA as a leading healthcare and community care provider, and we’re proud to be working together with the full spectrum of […] The post National Addictions Awareness Week 2024 appeared first on CATC ..read more

Addiction is an illness that affects millions of people across Canada. (1) While traditional inpatient addiction treatment programs are an effective way to treat drug addiction and concurrent disorders, not everyone who is experiencing addiction can or needs to commit to a live-in treatment program. Virtual outpatient addiction treatment provides online programming that is more […] The post The Benefits of Online Addiction Treatment appeared first on CATC ..read more

We’re proud to share that our OATC Port Hope team has been awarded a Reader’s Choice Award for Best Medical Clinic! Thank you to The News Northumberland for recognizing our dedicated and compassionate team and the amazing work they do. This award is a testament to the support this clinic team is providing for people […] The post OATC Port Hope awarded Best Medical Clinic appeared first on CATC ..read more

October 28th to November 1st is Canadian Patient Safety Week: an annual campaign from Healthcare Excellence Canada to inspire advances in healthcare safety and quality, and expand our understanding of harm and across the healthcare spectrum. At CATC, patient safety is always a top priority in our work to support thousands of people across Canada […] The post How we’re keeping addiction treatment patients safe appeared first on CATC ..read more

During Recovery Month, we’ve asked people in recovery to share their stories about what led them to recovery and their experience with treatment, so that others can feel empowered to open up and seek help, too. This is Nathalie’s story. #MyRecovery 1. How did your experience with opioids start, and when did you know you needed […] The post #MyRecovery – Nathalie’s Story appeared first on CATC ..read more

During Recovery Month, we’ve asked people in recovery to share their stories about what led them to recovery and their experience with treatment, so that others can feel empowered to open up and seek help, too. This story was submitted anonymously. #MyRecovery 1. How did your experience with opioids start, and when did you know you […] The post #MyRecovery – Anonymous Story appeared first on CATC ..read more