Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between detox and residential treatment? Detox is for individuals undergoing physical withdrawal. It provides medical support in a hospital setting during the process of withdrawing from drugs and alcohol. It also provides a safe and stable place for people whose normal environment might hinder withdrawal. The detox process usually takes place over three to five days.
Residential treatment is for individuals who have been clean and sober for at least two weeks. It provides an in-depth look at the issues caused by addiction and addresses relapse prevention. The treatment process usually takes place over a month. What is the difference between outpatient and residential treatment? While in outpatient treatment, clients are assigned a counsellor with whom they participate in one-on-one counselling sessions about once a week.
While in residential treatment, clients live in a residential treatment centre where they participate in constant and in-depth treatment over the period of a month. What qualifications are required to work as a counsellor at NWADS? - A relevant university degree
- Knowledge of addictions
- Counselling experience |
