List of Rehabs for Benzo Addiction by Province
Teen Challenge Canada, Prairie Hope Women’s Centre is a 12-month residential drug rehab program for women 18 and older. It treats drug and alcohol addiction.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
People Served
- Christian
- Women
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Rosthern, SK
Key details about Teen Challenge Canada – Prairie Hope Women’s Centre
How long is treatment?
12 months
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Regina, SK
Key details about Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc (MACSI) – Regina Centre
How long is treatment?
28 days
Does Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc (MACSI) – Regina Centre have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Metis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc (MACSI) – Regina Centre?
Lori Skjeie, Masters of Educational Foundations, BEd | Director of Mental Health and Addictions
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Certified by the CIUSSS
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Montreal, QC
Key details about La Maison du Pharillon
How much does La Maison du Pharillon cost?
57.92$ per day (covered by social assistance for those who qualify)
How long is treatment?
90 days (30 days may be added at the end)
Can I have a private room?
No, the rooms are semi-private, so you will be sleeping with someone else in your room.
Does La Maison du Pharillon have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Can I bring my cellphone?
No, cellphones are not allowed. If you have an outing on the weekends, you can have your phone for that outing. You are allowed an MP3 but it cannot have access to internet.
What is their capacity?
20 men
Sunrise Healing Lodge in Calgary, Alberta, is a long-established Indigenous-led addiction treatment provider offering culturally grounded recovery programs designed to help adults break free from alcohol, drug, and behavioural addictions. This licensed agency has been providing treatment since the 1970s and integrates Indigenous cultural teachings with proven recovery practices to create a supportive environment for lasting change.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Family Services
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Co-Ed
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Accreditation Canada
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Calgary, AB
Key details about Sunrise Healing Lodge
How long is treatment?
14 weeks
Does Sunrise Healing Lodge typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Does Sunrise Healing Lodge have a detox on-site?
No, and must be 3 days sober
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at Sunrise Healing Lodge?
Jodie Uzelman, BSW, RSW | Director of Operations
Jennifer Leggett, RSW | Director of Inpatient Services
Telmexw Awtexw Healing Centre is an addiction recovery and healing program delivered by the Sts’ailes First Nation in Agassiz, BC that supports Indigenous adults (and youth) whose substance use, and its effects on daily life, has already begun affecting work, relationships, housing stability, or emotional wellbeing. This centre offers culturally grounded recovery experiences and community-based support rooted in Indigenous tradition and collective healing.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Residential
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Adults
- Indigenous Peoples
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Funded by National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Licensed Staff
- Member of First Nations Health Authority
Harrison Mills, BC
Key details about Telmexw Awtexw Treatment Centre
What professional/medical staff work at Telmexw Awtexw Treatment Centre?
Catarina Witt, Bachelor's Degree, Clinical Psychology | Executive Director
Stony Creek is a residential youth group care program operated by Nightwind Treatment Centre in Athabasca County, Alberta, designed to support adolescents ages 12 to 18 facing behavioural, emotional, and addiction-related challenges. As an accredited child and youth group living program, Stony Creek blends trauma-informed clinical care with nature-based and culturally responsive activities to help young people build stability, emotional regulation, and healthy life skills.
Rehab Settings
- Residential
Services Offered
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Wilderness/Adventure
People Served
- Adolescents
- Co-Ed
Trust Factors
- Canadian Accreditation Council
- Licensed by the Government of Alberta
Athabasca County, AB
Key details about NWTC Stony Creek
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What is their capacity?
7 people
Set Free Recovery is a Christian-based residential recovery program in Prince George, BC for men whose alcohol, drug, or behavioural patterns have already begun affecting stability: work performance, relationships, housing, or daily functioning. This is a structured, live-in environment where recovery is intertwined with faith, community support, and steady routines rooted in biblical principles.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Christian
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Prince George, BC
Key details about Set Free Recovery
How long is treatment?
90 days
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Residential Long-Term
- Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Virtual Counselling for Addiction
People Served
- Men
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Partly Funded by the Government of Ontario
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Cambridge, ON
Key details about House of Friendship – Men’s Residential Treatment, Day Treatment & Community Counselling
How much does House of Friendship – Men’s Residential Treatment, Day Treatment & Community Counselling cost?
Free of charge
How long is treatment?
Residential program: 3 to 6 months
Day treatment: 2 weeks
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What is their capacity?
19 men
Naomi & Ruth Women’s Wellness Centre is a long-term, faith-based residential recovery program for adult women (18 +) whose alcohol, drug, or life-controlling patterns have reached a point where structured, extended support is needed to heal, grow, and rebuild life stability. Offering a year-long residential pathway that blends therapeutic care, skill building, and community support within everyday living, this centre provides an environment where recovery work unfolds across personal, social, and practical domains rather than isolated clinical episodes.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
People Served
- Christian
- Women
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Shediac, NB
Key details about Naomi & Ruth Women’s Wellness Centre
How long is treatment?
12 months
Can I have a private room?
No, rooms are shared with another woman.
Does Naomi & Ruth Women’s Wellness Centre typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Does Naomi & Ruth Women’s Wellness Centre have a detox on-site?
No
Can I bring my cellphone?
Access to electronic devices during entrance and for the first few months of the program will be limited.
What is their capacity?
16 women
Hope for Freedom Society’s Port Coquitlam home is a live-in recovery residence for adults whose alcohol or drug use has already begun undermining stability: housing, routines, relationships, or emotional balance. Located in Port Coquitlam, BC, this home offers a structured place to live while recovery is practiced daily within a supportive community.
Rehab Settings
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Faith-Based
- Gender-Specific
- Relapse Prevention
- Twelve-Step
People Served
- Christian
- Men
- Women
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Non-Profit Organization
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
Port Coquitlam, BC
Key details about Hope for Freedom Society – Port Coquitlam, BC
How much does Hope for Freedom Society – Port Coquitlam, BC cost?
$3000 per month
Is it co-ed?
No, men and women separated
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, and this is one of the most important things to understand about benzodiazepines like Ativan, Valium, and Xanax. Physical dependence can develop even when someone follows their prescription precisely, because the brain adapts to the drug's presence over weeks of regular use. This is distinct from addiction but still means that stopping abruptly can be dangerous, potentially causing severe anxiety, tremors, and in some cases seizures. Recovery from benzodiazepine dependence requires a gradual, medically supervised taper, not cold turkey, and works best when paired with counselling to address the underlying anxiety or insomnia that started the prescription in the first place.
Benzo withdrawal unfolds in three phases and it can be more severe and much longer than most people expect. The first phase brings rebound symptoms: the anxiety or insomnia the medication was originally prescribed for returns, often more intensely than before. The acute phase, which peaks in the first one to two weeks, can include tremors, sweating, racing heart, severe anxiety, and in serious cases seizures or delirium, which is why stopping abruptly without medical supervision is genuinely dangerous. A third phase, known as protracted withdrawal, can leave some people dealing with anxiety, insomnia, and cognitive difficulties for months after the drug is gone. How severe and prolonged the process is depends heavily on which benzodiazepine was used, at what dose, for how long, and whether the person tapered gradually or stopped cold turkey.
Tapering is the essential starting point, stopping benzodiazepines abruptly is dangerous, so a gradual, medically supervised dose reduction is always the foundation. But the research is clear that tapering alone is not enough for most people: only 25–54% successfully discontinue on a taper alone, compared to 65–85% when CBT is added alongside it. That gap exists because tapering addresses the physical dependence but leaves the psychological drivers of use, typically anxiety or insomnia, largely untreated. Effective benzo treatment combines a supervised taper with CBT that directly targets those underlying conditions, along with ongoing support to sustain recovery once the medication is gone. Only around 5% of long-term benzo users manage to stop without any professional help at all.
DRS Benzo Addiction Resource Pages
Here are resources we have created in order to give all the different aspects of benzodiazepine addiction.
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