Peterborough, ON K9H 3R5
Peterborough
Long wait times shouldn’t stand between you and the care you need. In 2023–2024, while half of Canadians accessed mental health support within 25 days, many waited months for help with substance use. At New Dawn Medical Peterborough, you don’t have to wait. Although referrals are needed for some programs, many of our services are open to you without one. Our in-clinic virtual appointments offer fast, direct access to healthcare professionals ready to support you.
As a leading centre for addiction recovery and chronic pain management, we provide patient-centred, evidence-based care designed to restore long-term health and balance. Whether you’re seeking help for alcohol dependency, substance use, or persistent pain, we offer structured, compassionate programs tailored to your unique path forward.
Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Peterborough
At New Dawn Medical Peterborough, we’re here for more than detox. We’re here for the full journey. Our alcohol addiction treatment programs are built to support you every step of the way. We check in to see how you’re doing, what is working, and how we can keep helping, because your recovery isn’t just a process, it’s a partnership.
Alcohol Use Assessments and Intake Process
When you enter our alcohol addiction treatment centre, clinicians assess your overall health. We examine your medical history, assess the severity, and weigh the withdrawal risks to develop a program that best suits you. Our assessments help guide us to an effective, personally customized treatment plan that considers your needs and lifestyle. Additionally, all of our evaluations remain confidential and are conducted in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment.
Medically Supervised Alcohol Detox
Our medically supervised detox program helps manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms to make them more tolerable. Since withdrawal symptoms can range in severity and number, our staff keeps a close eye on our patients to ensure their overall safety.
One substance we may use is naltrexone. It helps patients to manage their alcohol dependence by working on the brain’s reward pathways. It works by decreasing the good feelings associated with drinking alcohol, allowing you to consume less.
Acamprosate is another medication to help with alcohol dependence. It is believed to work by balancing brain chemicals that were damaged through previous heavy drinking. It is theorized that the discomfort associated with the imbalance is what makes people return to drinking. Acamprosate lowers withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia as well.
Ongoing Recovery Support and Aftercare
While medical detox certainly helps with withdrawal symptoms and cravings, it is not the result. Without coping skills and healing, there is an increased likelihood of a relapse when patients return to the same environment. Therefore, our alcohol addiction treatment combines medical treatment with individual/group therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and community-based support.
Substance Abuse Counselling & Treatment in Peterborough
Routine and structure are essential for successful, long-term recovery from substance abuse. In the absence of a healthy routine, patients easily revert to dysfunctional lifestyles and old habits. Additionally, addiction recovery provides an excellent opportunity to reset other areas in life. New, healthier habits empower our patients.
Addition Screening and Care Planning
When treatments work, it is empowering. Our first step is determining what substance(s) were used and the severity of the addiction. To conduct a complete evaluation, we must also review your medical history, perform a mental health assessment, and discuss your treatment goals. All of these steps ensure that we tailor a flexible plan to meet your expectations.
With attainable goals, the likelihood of relapse decreases, as they empower patients towards success. Furthermore, all evaluations are conducted in a judgment-free, supportive atmosphere.
Suboxone, Methadone, and MAT Support
Managing cravings and withdrawal symptoms is the first step to success. Each substance has a different set of symptoms and ranges in severity. We bring everything into a more tolerable state while your body begins to detox.
Suboxone works by activating opioid receptors in your brain enough to help with withdrawal symptoms without experiencing the intense euphoria experienced with opioid misuse.
Methadone decreases withdrawal symptoms and cravings by changing how your brain responds to pain. It decreases painful symptoms of opioid withdrawal while blocking euphoric feelings experienced with drug use.
MAT Support (Medically Assisted Treatment) helps you with long-term success when combined with therapy. Therapy empowers individuals to discuss underlying issues and can treat co-occurring mental health conditions.
Continuous Care and Relapse Prevention
Stabilizing your physical well-being is only a single step to recovery. Our addiction treatment centre’s personalized assessments also aim to support your mental well-being. Through counselling, continual monitoring, and therapy sessions, we deal with the root causes of addiction to bring complete healing to our patients. This approach is beneficial to long-term recovery.
Pain & Wellness Management in Peterborough
For people dealing with chronic pain and addiction, we use a holistic approach for your long-term recovery. Our goal is to help alleviate withdrawal symptoms while helping with pain management.
Chronic Pain Therapy
With chronic pain/substance abuse, there is more to deal with. Our multidisciplinary care addresses the emotional and physical aspects of pain and its impact on your life. We give you the tools to effectively manage pain without addiction and assist with the emotional toll it places on you.
Medical Pain Relief Options
Our addiction treatment centre offers several pain relief options for pain management. Methadone helps with opioid dependency and chronic pain addiction. It produces longer-lasting results and is slower in your body for a longer time. It works by decreasing euphoric feelings and withdrawal symptoms.
Suboxone works by stabilizing people in the withdrawal stage and can be used as a maintenance treatment. It is an opioid antagonist (generates weak effects) and decreases symptoms and cravings, making it easier not to take other opioids.
Comprehensive Pain Recovery Support
Behavioural tools and counselling can also be part of your plan. It provides patients with the skills to improve overall stability and their daily lives. It also gives patients alternatives to pain management that can significantly reduce their distress.
Outpatient Care & Counselling Support at New Dawn Medical Peterborough
New Dawn Medical offers several forms of counselling and support for patients. With flexible scheduling and multiple care options, you can receive the guidance you need to ensure your long-term success and help you move forward with confidence.
Individual Counselling
Individual and group counselling have several benefits. Individual counselling helps patients explore the reasons for addiction and empowers them towards success. Meanwhile, group therapy can hold people accountable and allow people to work through their experience while surrounded by people who have been in the same situation under the guidance of a licensed addiction counsellor.
Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction Care
A dual diagnosis is when a mental health condition exists alongside a substance abuse disorder. At New Dawn Medical, we treat both problems simultaneously by treating issues like anxiety and depression while in recovery. It is done through a collaborative effort between doctors and therapists.
Continuing Care and Long-Term Support
Our aftercare consists of scheduled follow-ups to discuss your progress and fine-tune your plan. It includes access to support resources and relapse prevention planning. This method helps with long-term accountability and the sustainability of your recovery.
Build a Brand New Life with New Dawn Medical Peterborough
Are you ready to create a brand new life for yourself and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships? Our addiction treatment centre is here to help. While a referral is needed for certain programs, many of our services are available without one. You can visit us at any time and begin receiving compassionate care right away.
Contact us at 647-625-8799 or toll-free at 833-456-DAWN for help. You can also email us at info@newdawnmed.com or visit us at one of these locations.
