DETOX
Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres Detox
n the provision of residential addictions treatment, the role of detoxification is important; detoxification provides supervised safe withdrawal from a drug of dependence and/or alcohol so that the severity of withdrawal symptoms and serious medical complications are kept to a minimum.
At Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres (PLTC) some clients arrive for residential addiction treatment and the initial assessment determines the individual requires detoxification services to better prepare for the treatment program. PLTC has recognized this need and now offers 5 detox beds. The detoxification program is designed with a wholistic approach to the detoxification process which is inclusive of Best and Wise practices.
Best practices inform the withdrawal reducing regime which involves nurses and medical staff monitoring 24/7; a pharmacist is on site 7 days a week and is able to provide medical tapers to assist in the withdrawal process and/or support with Opioid Agonist Therapy starts. The aim is to reduce withdrawal symptoms in a safe environment while coming off of alcohol and/or drugs.
Wise practices are inclusive of the cultural/spiritual components of the detoxification program which includes the Elders and Cultural/Spiritual Advisors who have an important role in meeting with those who utilize detoxification services. Elders are on-site to offer spiritual guidance and develop culturally sensitive and culturally rooted health and healing initiatives in collaboration with each client. Clients are offered and supported with traditional ways of detoxifying; such as smudge ceremonies, pipe ceremonies, sweat lodge ceremonies and connection to the land.
Best practices informs our clinical component of detoxification; clients utilizing the detox will be assigned a counsellor who will work with them in assisting to establish strengths based, client-centered goals and provide one-to-one counselling to better prepare the client for the recovery process. Through authentic connection and community, the overarching goal is to assist with safe withdrawal and to aide with making the transition into residential addictions treatment more comfortable which offers an increased opportunity for completion of the treatment program.
To apply for detox please fill out an application or call our admissions department at 780-458-1884.
A place for healing, wellness, and spirituality
Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres has demonstrated that it meets international standards for quality and is committed to pursuing excellence.
Mail: Box 34007 Kings way Mall P.O. Edmonton, AB T5G 3G4