Admissions And Requirements | Lakeside Recovery

Admissions

Admissions Criteria

To begin your journey towards recovery at Lakeside Recovery, please review our admissions criteria:

Age Requirement: Applicants must be 18 years or older

Substance Use or Addiction:

Individuals must be experiencing a substance use or addiction problem.

Voluntary Seeking Treatment:

We encourage voluntary admissions, as individuals who actively seek treatment are more likely to engage positively in their recovery journey.

Motivated and Committed:

Applicants should be motivated and committed to building a healthier lifestyle free from addiction. We believe that determination and dedication are essential for successful recovery.

Stability:

Individuals should not be at risk of severe withdrawal complications, or they should be at least 72 hours clean, sober, and relatively stable.

Safe Preparation For An Abstinence-Based Treatment Environment

By attending inpatient treatment at Lakeside Recovery, you have chosen an evidence-based approach, using an abstinence-based model. In preparation for being in an abstinence-based treatment environment and to support your safety, we ask you to refrain from using certain substances before your admission:

Refrain from using alcohol, cocaine, cannabis (and all related products), MDMA, and methamphetamine at least 72 hours before your admission.

If opioids or benzodiazepines are one of your problem substances, we ask that you refrain from using them 8 days before your admission.

Withdrawal from many substances can be dangerous for your health. If you have been using any substance every day or are concerned about your ability to discontinue using safely, please speak to your healthcare provider or a Lakeside Recovery counsellor to help you develop a safe withdrawal plan.

If you are prescribed or using medications with addictive potential, it is important to notify the counselor completing your assessment. Lakeside Recovery will work with you to develop a treatment plan that allows you to realize your treatment and recovery goals.

What To Bring

To ensure a comfortable and successful stay at Lakeside Recovery, please bring the following essential items:

Enough comfortable and casual clothing for a month.

Footwear suitable for indoor and outdoor activities, including exercise.

Toiletries that are alcohol-free.

Prescription medication, enough for your stay if possible.

Personal items (such as pictures and trinkets) to make your stay more comfortable.

Books to read, music to listen to, and headphones.

Journals, notebooks, and pens for classes and personal reflection.

Swimwear (if appropriate).

Any necessary medical documents or insurance information.

Money or a credit card for personal expenses.

Any necessary medical equipment or assistive devices (if applicable).

START Your Journey

At Lakeside Recovery, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and healing environment for your recovery journey. If you meet the admissions criteria and are ready to take the next step, please don’t hesitate to contact us to begin the process. We look forward to assisting you on your path to recovery.

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