Guides & Resources
Plain-language guides to understanding addiction, comparing treatment options, and navigating costs and coverage in Canada.
Costs & Funding
How Much Does Rehab Cost in Canada? A Complete Pricing Guide
A clear breakdown of addiction treatment costs in Canada, from free publicly funded programs to private residential rehab, plus payment options, tax credits, and how to verify value before you pay.
10 min read
Is Addiction Treatment Covered by Provincial Health Insurance in Canada?
What OHIP, MSP, AHCIP and other provincial health plans actually cover for addiction treatment, what they don't, and how to access publicly funded detox, counselling, and residential care in your province.
9 min read
Treatment Options
Online Therapy and Counselling in Canada: Options, Costs, and How to Choose
How online therapy works for substance use and mental health support in Canada, when it's a good fit, free provincial options, platform costs, and how to verify a therapist's credentials.
8 min read
How to Choose a Rehab Centre in Canada
Practical questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and how to compare programmes so you can choose the right addiction treatment centre for your situation.
8 min read
Medication-Assisted Treatment in Canada
What medication-assisted treatment is, which medications are used for opioid and alcohol use disorders, and how to access MAT through Canadian healthcare.
8 min read
Publicly Funded vs. Private Treatment
Comparing treatment options, wait times, and costs to help you make an informed decision.
6 min read
Education
Understanding Opioid Addiction in Canada
A comprehensive guide to the opioid crisis, treatment options, and where to find help across provinces.
8 min read
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder in Canada
A plain-language guide to alcohol use disorder: how it develops, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and where to find help in Canada.
9 min read
What Happens During Detox: A Step-by-Step Guide
A clear walk-through of medical detox in Canada: what to expect on day one, which substances need supervised withdrawal, and how detox connects to longer-term treatment.
7 min read
Family Support
What to Expect in Rehab: A Family Guide
Helping families understand the treatment process, from intake through aftercare and ongoing recovery.
7 min read
Supporting a Loved One in Recovery
How to help a partner, child, sibling, or friend who is working toward recovery — without burning out or enabling. For families and close supporters.
7 min read