Edmonton Detox
Edmonton Withdrawal Management Services (Detox)
Welcome to the Edmonton detoxification page. Typically, when individuals or their family members are looking for detox resources they are in crisis. With crisis bring confusion. Where can I get help? How fast can I get in? This page will help you navigate the detoxification system in Edmonton, Alberta.
Do You Need Treatment? Do You Need Detox?
People often confuse the term ‘detox’ with ‘treatment’ so let’s clarify what both words mean. Detox means dealing with the physical aspects of consuming too much drugs or alcohol. The length of stay in a typical Edmonton detox is overnight to 7 days. Many clients are discharged after one overnight stay because there is so much demand for beds in a typical Edmonton detox.
Treatment, on the other hand, addresses the psychological aspects of substance abuse and addiction. The length of stay in treatment can vary from several weeks to several months. A type of residential treatment known as support recovery or sober living can last anywhere from 6 months to several years.
Edmonton Detoxes Don’t Address the Psychological Aspects of Addiction
The majority of Edmonton detoxes don’t provide counselling or talk therapy. If you are looking for a program that addresses the psychological aspects of drug addiction or alcoholism consider residential treatment. Our addiction program, Sunshine Coast Health Center, is a short 25 minute flight from Vancouver and admissions can be scheduled within a few days. Sunshine Coast also has a medical detox so no clean/sober time is required prior to admission. We receive many clients from Edmonton and northern Alberta because they need immediate assistance and want comprehensive, longer terrm treatment. For more information contact our Admissions Coordinator toll-free at 1(866) 487-9010, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or go to our Contact Us page to send us an email.
Most Detoxes in Edmonton are No Charge
It is important to note that there is no charge for detox at the programs list below if you are a resident of Alberta and have provincial health care.
Don’t Detox Alone
Think again if you are considering detoxing alone at home. Detoxing from alcohol or alcohol combined with certain drugs can be life-threatening. If you are travelling to be admitted into a detox take a cab, a bus or get a ride from a sober friend or family member. If your admission to alcohol detox is delayed consider small sips of alcohol rather than going cold turkey during the hours leading up to your detox admission. For more information on withdrawing from alcohol refer to the following alcohol information page.
Central Referral Lines for Edmonton Detox Services and Online Nursing Support
If you wish to speak to a medical professional about your detox from drugs or alcohol contact Health Link Alberta. Whether you’re calling for yourself or a loved one, Registered Nurses at Health Link Alberta will assess your symptoms and determine the most appropriate care. That option might be advice for self-care at home, an appointment with your family physician or a visit to the nearest urgent care or emergency department. Access is 24 hour, 7 day a week and support is provided by experienced registered nurses and other health-care professionals. Their phone number in Edmonton is toll-free 1(866) 408-5465 (LINK) or (780) 408-5465 (LINK). To view online health information visit MyHealth.Alberta.ca.
There is currently no central referral line for Edmonton detox programs. Please contact the detoxes listed below directly.
Detox Programs Located Outside of Edmonton, but Within Alberta
If you are willing and able to leave Edmonton you can access detoxes in other towns and cities within Alberta. For more information visit our Calgary Detox page at www.calgarydetox.ca or the Alberta Detox page at www.albertadetox.com.
Adult Edmonton Detox Programs
Addiction Detoxification is a 42 bed medical detox for adults 18+. 26 beds are for men. 14 beds are for women. 2 beds are for special needs circumstances.
Addiction Detoxification
Alberta Health Services
10302 – 107 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 1K2
Phone: (780) 427-4291
Fax: (780) 422-2881
Toll-free: 1(866) 332-2322
The George Spady Centre is open 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, year round. Has 27 beds, 21 for men and 6 for women. Non-medical setting.
George Spady Centre
10015 105 A Avenue NW
Edmonton AB T5H 0M5
Phone: (780) 424-8335
Fax: (780) 426-1203
E-mail: debbieb@gspady.ab.ca
E-Mail: use the form on the “contact us” page
Website: www.gspady.ab.ca
Youth Edmonton Detox Programs
Edmonton Youth Stabilization is for youth between 12 and 18 years of age. Clients must be assessed at 12325 140 St. NW then referred to this detox. This is a co-ed 4bed social detox centre. If clients need medical supervision for withdrawal youth will be referred to a hospital or other location and after 5 days will return to this centre to continue detoxing.
Edmonton Youth Stabilization
6705 – 120th Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5B 0C7
Phone: (780) 422-7383 (Assessment and Referrals)
Phone: (780) 644-3627 (direct)
Fax: (780) 643-6804
Website: Edmonton Youth Stabilization
Private Alcohol and Drug Detox Program
For residents of Edmonton and outlying areas who choose not to use the government-funded detox, one option is to travel to British Columbia for private alcohol and drug detox. Sunshine Coast Health Center offers a five-day detox staffed with the finest in medical detoxification expertise. To speak with an Admissions Coordinator please call toll-free 1(866) 487-9010.
