Addiction Medicine Service

Intended For

People experiencing substance dependence on alcohol, opioids and benzodiazepines.

Referral Requirements:

Self-referral accepted through Access CAMH, call 416-535-8501 press 2

Additional Referral Details

The Interprofessional Pain and Addiction Recovery Clinic (IPARC) works in collaboration with the Toronto Academic Pain Management Institute, and referrals are managed by their hub.

Services Offered As:

Outpatient

Location:

Queen Street Site - 100 Stokes Street

Additional Location Details:

3rd floor

Contact Phone Number:

Access CAMH: 416 535-8501, press 2

More Contact Details:

Fax referrals to Access CAMH: 416 979-6815

Types of Treatment and Services Offered

• medical assessment
• maintenance therapies for opioid addiction (methadone and buprenorphine)
• treatment of concomitant pain and addiction
• outpatient alcohol withdrawal, Day Detox 
• medications to prevent relapse to alcohol use (naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram)
• benzodiazepine tapering
• psychotherapy
• group therapy
• resource room (which provides food and housing support, employment support and skills groups)
• urine drug testing

Program Overview

Our interprofessional team provide clients with medication therapy options for substance dependence on alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines. Care is provided by a team of physicians, nurses, social workers and occupational therapists, along with pharmacy and case worker support.

The Addiction Medicine Service offerings include a medical assessment and different treatment options, including medication therapy, counselling and group therapy. Maintenance therapies for opioid addiction are available, as well as medications to prevent relapse to alcohol use. A resource room provides housing and employment support, food and skill-building groups. Treatment of concomitant pain and addiction is offered through the Interprofessional Pain and Addiction Recovery Clinic (IPARC).

The service also provides education and training for health professional students and practicing health professionals interested in learning more about addiction medicine.