No, if you have valid health care within Canada there is no fee for service. If you do not have a healthcare card please reach out to us, we can help you get a health care card. ACT Medical does [...]
Absolutely yes! If you are carrying a child it is advised that you seek treatment as quickly as possible. Opiate use and withdrawals can be dangerous for your baby. Methadone helps to suppress [...]
Mixing your methadone or suboxone with other forms of mood altering drugs, alcohol, opiates, barbiturates or other forms of substances can have serious and even fatal consequences. Make sure you [...]
With consultation and permission from your physician, you can change between suboxone & methadone. Changing between these medications can lead to additional withdrawal symptoms.
These medications are both ideal for clients with varying circumstances. Your social circumstances, medical and treatment history and even your potential preference can dictate which medication [...]
There are numerous clinics available around Alberta and potentially an affiliate clinic available wherever you are traveling. Make sure to provide travel notice to our staff serval days before [...]
No, you will never be turned away from the program. At ACT medical, we believe in the Harm Reduction approach to therapy so we do not ask clients to leave the program.
Take home doses of your treatment are often referred to as “carries”. There is no set time frame for receiving carries. Your physician can begin to allow you to utilize carries once [...]
Yes, it is recommended that you visit the clinics on a daily basis to receive your medication. After some time, you can begin to receive “carries”, or take home doses so that you no [...]