Some seeking treatment for drug use say they face long waitlists, paperwork

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Some seeking treatment for drug use say they face long waitlists, paperwork – CBC

by ahnationtalk on November 18, 202424 Views

Nov 18, 2024

Families of people who have a drug use disorder and people in recovery describe months-long wait times to access treatment beds, while northern Ontario organizations say demand far outweighs resources.

Northern Ont. non-profit says one of its programs has average wait time of 92 days
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People who experienced substance use disorders and their families say the road to recovery was paved with ‘bureaucratic hoops’ and waitlists of up to three months to access certain treatment programs.