Evidence Based Addiction Medicine.
Better Days provides treatment to anyone who wants to stop or reduce substance use.
Better Days provides treatment options to anyone who wants to stop or reduce substance use.
Treatment is available for many substances. A comprehensive plan that addresses both substance use and mental health problems will be provided.
Opioid Use Disorder
Opioids include pain relief prescription medications like oxycodone and morphine as well as street drugs like fentanyl and heroin. Treatment may include Methadone, Suboxone, Sublocade, Kadian (SROM), and Safer Opioid Supply (Dilaudid/hydromorphone). Sometimes these medications may be combined for treatment.
Other Substance Use Disorders
Anti-craving medications and other treatment is available for alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine / methamphetamine / stimulants, cannabis, tobacco, gambling, and others. Counseling is often combined with medications.
Concurrent Disorders
A concurrent disorder refers to when a person has both substance use and a mental health problem at the
same time. Self medication of mental health problems with substances is common and may lead to
addiction. Common co-occurring mental health problems may include anxiety, depression, ADHD,
PTSD/trauma, and others.
All patients are screened for mental health problems. If a diagnosis is made, treatment with counseling
and/or medications will be offered. Concurrent disorders have better outcomes when 1 doctor treats the
mental health and addiction together, rather than multiple doctors with separate treatments.
Better Days Clinic offers comprehensive addiction care that has supported thousands in their recovery from substance use.
Learn more about the clinicFAQ
For more frequently asked questions, see our full FAQ
No referral required. Most self-refer for care. If you have a family physician, we are pleased to accept their referral
All medical services are covered by your valid OHIP card.
Each visit all patients will be treated in person by an experienced Doctor certified in addiction medicine.
We notify your family physician only with your consent. While we encourage you to discuss your situation with your family doctor, this choice is entirely yours.
Usually on the same day of first assessment, or when medically safe and recommended.
Medications are generally covered by programs like ODB/OW/ODSP/NIHB & private plans. If you do not have these benefits, you may qualify for Trillium Drug Benefits.
ODB - Ontario Drug Benefit
OW - Ontario Works
ODSP - Ontario Disability Support Program
NIHB - Non-Insured Health Benefits
Regular visits are face to face/in person. Telehealth/virtual care is offered periodically according to patient need.
All patients will be screened for mental health problems. If a mental health diagnosis is made, counselling and/or medications will be offered if required.
Our clinic works closely with community programs to offer the resources needed for a full and lasting recovery.
