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Marijuana Addiction Treatment in Ontario

Last updated on: Monday, 25 September 2023

When searching for a drug rehab center in Ontario for marijuana addiction, it must offer detox, therapy, and aftercare support. Marijuana addiction differs for each person, and drug rehab should be tailored to meet individual needs. Each type of drug needs a specific detox setting, either conventional or medical. Below, you will find a listing of drug rehabs in Ontario for weed addiction. This includes inpatient rehabs, detox centers and outpatient facilities with accreditations and licensures such as Canadian Centre for Accreditation and Registered Canadian Charitable Organizations.

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List of Weed Rehabs in Ontario

The information below will help you how to find a marijuana rehab in Ontario. The list could be incomplete, so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1-877-254-3348.

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

House of Sophrosyne provides substance use treatment for women and their families. After examining the website, we found that the program takes female clients for five weeks at a time. The residential program uses a holistic approach and is available to clients 16 years and older. There are publicly funded beds and privately funded beds.

Rehab Settings

- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Transitional Housing

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling

People Served

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Support
- Gender-Specific
- Pregnant Women
- Women

Trust Factors

- Partly Funded by the Government of Ontario
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization
- Supported by the Government of Ontario

Medical Staff: Karen Waddell, BAP | Executive Director

5305 Adstoll, Windsor, ON
(519) 252-2711

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

Ka-Na-Chit-Hih Specialized Solvent Abuse Treatment Center is a substance use treatment program. After examining the website, we found it offers culturally focussed polysubstance working with First Nation individuals. It helps clients ages 18 to 29. It accepts men and women. The program lasts 12 weeks. The intake form is found on the website.

Rehab Settings

- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals

People Served

- Adults
- First Nation
- Gender-Specific
- Men

Trust Factors

- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Tracy Nadon, MSW, BSW | Clinical Services Manager

1700 Dease St, Thunder Bay, ON
(807) 623-5577

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

Ken Brown Recovery Home is a residential addiction treatment program. After reviewing the website, we found it is a supportive place for men focussing on long-term recovery. It is a 90-day program providing different treatment methodologies and supportive housing. Applicants must be 16 and older and commit to a 90-day program.

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Relapse Prevention
- Services for Employees
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Substance Abuse Peer Counselling
- Twelve-Step

People Served

- Adults
- Gender-Specific
- Men

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Counsellors are accredited practitioners through the Canadian Addictions Counsellors Certification Federation

8 Herrick Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
(705) 942-2244

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

Maison Decision House is a community-based residential treatment program. After examining the website, we found that it provides treatment to adult men who are returning to the community as a part of their release process. They operate a general treatment philosophy based on the social learning model. Supervised Apartments are also available after completing the program.

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals

People Served

- Adults
- Gender-Specific
- Men

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Clinical counsellors

37 Irving Avenue, Ottawa, ON
(613) 728-5013

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

Newgate 180 is a substance use treatment program. After reviewing the website, we found that there are men’s and women’s programs. The program offers life-enhancement skills, relapse prevention, and other wellness techniques. Some insurance providers can cover the program. The program can also be financed if necessary.

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Relapse Prevention
- Services for Employees
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Couples
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Substance Abuse Peer Counselling

People Served

- Adults

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Dr. Shawn Yakimovich, ND | Naturopathic Doctor
Joy Parsons-Nicota, NP-PHC, BScN, MScN | Nurse Practioner

435 Main Street East, Merrickville, ON
(613) 269-2672

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

Renascent is a substance use treatment center providing affordable rehabilitation. After examining the website, we found the program offers inpatient treatment and virtual intensive treatment. In addition, there are outpatient treatment and detox programs. The program offers publicly funded treatment and provides a fee for service.

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Families
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Substance Abuse Peer Counselling
- Twelve-Step

People Served

- Adults
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Family Programs
- Family Support

Trust Factors

- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Laura Bhoi, BAP | CEO
Dr. Vera Tarman, MD, FCFP, ABAM | Medical Director

38 Isabella Street, Toronto, ON
(416) 927-1202

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

Serenity House Addiction Treatment Services is a residential drug rehab program. After examining the website, we found it offers treatment for men with addictions. There is a 12-week residential treatment program and an 11-month transitional housing program. It helps men over the age of 18.

Rehab Settings

- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling

People Served

- Adults
- Gender-Specific
- Men

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Isabella G., BSc. Psych | Addictions Counsellor
Matt LeBlanc, CCAC

103 Leopolds Drive, Ottawa, ON
(613) 733-3574

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

Sobriety House is a substance use treatment program. After reviewing the website, we found that it is a drug rehab center for men. There are 17 spots available with group therapy, and clients can access second-stage housing when they have completed a treatment of up to three months.

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

People Served

- Adults
- Gender-Specific
- Men

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Tom Jackson, ICADC, RPT, CCCS | Executive Director
Mark Turner, BSW | Program Facilitator

90 First Avenue, Ottawa, ON
(613) 233-0828

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

Wayside House of Hamilton is a residential treatment program. After examining the website, we found it offers residential addiction treatment and supportive housing for men. The core program operates for five to six weeks, and the transitional phase can last three to four weeks. Clients must be men ages 18 and over.

Rehab Settings

- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Sober Living
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals

People Served

- Adults
- Gender-Specific
- Men

Trust Factors

- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Regan E. Anderson, MSCP | CEO
Diana Strauss, RN

15 Charlton Ave. W, Hamilton, ON
(905) 528-8969

Reviewed: 18 September 2023

Westover Treatment Center is an addiction treatment center. After examining the website, we found that it is a multi-phase treatment program. It offers substance use treatment, recovery and relapse prevention, and family programs. Potential clients must contact a referral agency to complete an assessment.

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Residential Short-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Peer Counselling
- Twelve-Step

People Served

- Adults

Trust Factors

- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Canadian Certified Addictions Counsellor (CCAC)

2 Victoria Road South, Thamesville, ON
(519) 692-5110

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Short-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step

People Served

- Adults
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Family Support

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Isabelle Sabourin-Levesque, MSW | Director

924 Halle St., Hearst, ON
(705) 362-4289

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Short-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals

People Served

- Adults
- Family Support
- First Nation

Trust Factors

- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit

Medical Staff: Rolanda Manitowabi, MAPP | Executive Director

56 Pitawanakwat Street, Wikwemikong, ON
(705) 859-2324

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Short-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education

People Served

- Adults
- First Nation

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Melissa Calder, Registered Psychotherapist | Chief Operating Officer
Physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians

212 4th Ave. S., Kenora, ON
1 (888) (699-6422)

Rehab Settings

- Residential
- Sober Living
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step

People Served

- Adults
- Christian
- Gender-Specific
- Men

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Dr. Daniel Crépault, PhD (Criminology), CAMF | Program Director

3435 Ramsayville Rd., Gloucester, ON
(613) 521-9114

Rehab Settings

- Residential
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling

People Served

- Adults

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Christopher Dueck, BBP | Residential Care Worker

562 Princess Street, Kingston, ON
(613) 546-2333

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling

People Served

- Adults
- Gender-Specific
- Pregnant Women
- Women

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Sobia Hafeez, MPH | Director

488 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, ON
(613) 563-0363

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Sober Living
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Aftercare
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling

People Served

- Adolescents
- Adults

Trust Factors

- Canadian Centre for Accreditation
- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Medical Staff: Tiffany Scriver, RP, MSW | Director of Outreach Services
Jeffrey Sica, MSc, RP | Director of Youth Services

60 James St, St. Catharines, ON
(905) 684-1183

Rehab Settings

- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Faith-Based

People Served

- Adults
- Christian

Trust Factors

- Registered Canadian Charitable Organization

Professional Staff: Pastoral and Clinical counsellors

401 Syndicate Ave S., Thunder Bay, ON
(807) 345-2277

Rehab Settings

- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling

People Served

- Adults
- First Nation

Trust Factors

- Official Canadian Substance Use Treatment Centres for First Nations and Inuit

144 Causley St., Blind River, ON
(705) 356-1681

Rehab Settings

- Assessment
- Outpatient
- Residential
- Residential Long-Term
- Substance Abuse Treatment

Services Offered

- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counselling
- Substance Abuse Counselling for Individuals
- Substance Abuse Group Counselling
- Twelve-Step

People Served

- Adults
- Gender-Specific
- Pregnant Women
- Women

Trust Factors

- Partly Funded by the United Way

Medical Staff: Betsy Radke, CAC, ICADC | Addiction Counsellor

91 Breton Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
(705) 759-4891

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What parents and people need to know

As of October 17, 2018, the federal government of Canada officially made cannabis legal for recreational use, and within Ontario, the provincial government has put certain rules and regulations in place to help keep cannabis out of the hands of children and youth, and ensure that Ontario roads are kept safe, and the illegal market is squashed. By April 1st of 2019, the provincial government will move forward with a tightly regulated private retail model for cannabis, and medical cannabis will continue to fall within different rules than recreational cannabis.

The legal age to purchase, use and grow cannabis is 19, and this is same age for purchasing and using alcohol and tobacco. There are certain rules put in place regarding where someone can use cannabis, whether it is medical or recreational marijuana. Cannabis can be used in private residences that are not designated as workplaces, certain outdoor public places, designated guest rooms in hotels, residential vehicles and boats that meet some particular criteria, and other controlled areas. Ontario is not allowing cannabis to be smoked in indoor common areas, enclosed public places or work places, schools and places where children gather, publicly owned spaces, such as sports fields, and a vehicle or boat that is being operated.

Driving while impaired is illegal in Ontario, and it is illegal to drive while impaired by cannabis. Using drugs or alcohol while driving will slow down a person’s reactions time and drastically increase the chances of a collision. When a police officer finds someone, who is impaired by cannabis while operating a vehicle, there will be an immediate license suspension, potential vehicle impoundment, criminal record, and jail time. The province of Ontario is also carrying a zero-tolerance for young, novice, or commercial drivers. Currently, in Ontario, recreational cannabis can only be purchased through the Ontario Cannabis store online, and retail stores will begin to open by April of 2019.

What is Ontario telling parents they need to know about cannabis?

Drug education and prevention are important for Ontario’s young people, children and teens, and the province is enacting numerous regulations that will keep cannabis out of the hands of young people, children, and teens. Cannabis comes from a plant that creates common strains such as cannabis sativa and cannabis indica and flowers, fruiting tops and leaves are dried and harvested in distinctive ways to produce a substance that consumed for a variety of different reasons. There are numerous ways for a person to use cannabis such as smoking it, eating it, or drinking it.

In Ontario, it is estimated that 1 in 5 students or roughly 18 to 20 percent of kids in grade seven to twelve says they have used cannabis at least once, and slightly over 80 percent of these students have reported that they have not used cannabis. It is important for parents, guardians, or any type of caregiver to lead by example, and give their children the facts about cannabis. It is important to stay connected to the child, know their friends, and always engage in open and honest conversation, and answer questions. Youth are especially vulnerable, because the brain does not fully develop until someone is at least 25 years old, and there is an increased risk for mental health problems when cannabis is used at a younger age. Recreational cannabis is used to cause a certain feeling, and a chemical found in most recreation cannabis is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) that will induce mental and physical effects.

Everyone will react to the drug differently, but overall it will provide a feeling of being relaxed, happy, slight euphoria, and also possibly cause confusion, drowsiness, forgetfulness, panic, delusions, and distorted perception. When the drug is smoked, or used through a vaporizer, the effects are instant and can last for hours, whereas the effects from edibles can last for 12 hours or more, but will not take effects immediately. For anyone under the age of 19 in Ontario, it is illegal to grow, possess, sell, buy, share, and use recreational cannabis. Some of the surveys done throughout Ontario have indicated that roughly over 60 percent of kids in grades seven to 12 do not have any plans to try recreational cannabis.

How do I know if my child is addicted to cannabis?

There are different ranges with how people use drugs such as substance use, which is where someone may be using drugs to relax or feel good, which could potentially lead to a problem. If your child becomes distant or less talkative, it is important to talk with them and find what may be bothering them. Problematic use would be when someone uses drugs despite the negative health and social consequences, and this may be seen when a child begins to avoid certain responsibilities or is late for class, or more defiant. An addiction will happen when the substance use becomes uncontrollable, and has a strong desire to use drugs, and will begin hid the use out of shame or guilt. Young people will begin to show an addiction when they are unable to control their use of cannabis, and continually use despite all consequences.

Ask a Professional

  • What is cannabis (marijuana)?

    Cannabis or marijuana refers to the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant. There are over 100 different compounds in these plants, which include THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is a psychoactive substance that alters your state of mind.

  • How is marijuana used?

    Marijuana is used in a number of different ways. Generally, it is smoked as a joint in blunts, bongs, vaporizers, or pipes. Electronic vaporizers are the most common method among youth who use marijuana. Marijuana can also be extracted to make oils and concentrates that can be vaped or inhaled. Smoking these oils is known as dabbing.

  • Why does marijuana affect people differently?

    There are several factors that determine how marijuana can affect a person. Initially, it is the individual’s experience with the drug, their biology, sex, how the drug was taken, and how much was used. In addition, it depends on how often the drug was used and if it was used in combination with other substances.

  • Can a person become addicted to marijuana?

    Yes, cannabis with TCH does cause addiction and dependence. Someone who is addicted to marijuana struggles to stop taking the drug and does experience withdrawal symptoms. Individuals who begin to use marijuana before the age of 18 are increasing their risk of marijuana addiction. More people are using marijuana daily, and the potency of the drug has increased significantly.

  • How do you treat marijuana addiction?

    Marijuana addiction is treated with detox to manage the mild withdrawal symptoms. Although detox is not always needed because withdrawal symptoms are not severe. Following detox, rehabilitation may include outpatient or residential treatment followed by aftercare support.

  • Want to know more?

    The questions from DrugRehab.ca’s “Ask a Professional” are answered by Nickolaus Hayes. If you need further clarification on any of the questions above or have any other questions you can contact him directly at N.hayes@drugrehab.ca.

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MARCEL GEMME, DATS

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Marcel Gemme has been helping people struggling with addiction for over 19 years. He first started as an intake counselor for a drug rehabilitation center in 2000. During his 5 years as an intake counselor, he helped many addicts get the treatment they needed. With drug and alcohol problems constantly on the rise in the United States and Canada, he decided to use the Internet as a way to educate and help many more people in both those countries. This was 15 years ago. Since then, Marcel has built two of the largest websites in the U.S. and Canada which reach and help millions of people each year. He is an author and a leader in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. His main focus is threefold: education, prevention and rehabilitation. To this day, he still strives to be at the forefront of technology in order to help more and more people. He is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist graduate with Honours of Stratford Career Institute. Marcel has also received a certificate from Harvard for completing a course entitled The Opioid Crisis in America and a certificate from The University of Adelaide for completing a course entitled AddictionX: Managing Addiction: A Framework for Succesful Treatment.

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Sylvain Fournier is the Founder and CEO of Drug Rehab Institute established in 2010. He has been working in the field of addiction since 2005. His previous work experience includes six years of service in the field of addiction. As a Drug Prevention Specialist, he educated thousands of people through Drug Education Lecture to help them understand better how drugs can affect one’s life, health, mind, body, and future. He also worked as Legal Liaison Officer, Director of Admission and Director of Business Development and Public Relations Officer for a private drug and alcohol treatment center. Since 2010, he commits to identify and introduce addiction services determined to be clinically necessary for the patient and family. His main goal today is to make sure that families and individuals battling substance abuse get the help, assistance, and guidance that they need to break the chains of addiction and find the way to recovery. He is a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist graduate with Honours of Stratford Career Institute.

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