Originally Posted by Anna

I would like to step up and say let's stop blaming the Canadian Medical system.

We have an amazing medical system in this country and many doctors who are knowledgable about addiction. Sadly there are some who are not. Detoxing in any detox centre is not going to be a piece of cake, and from what I have learned, basically they do watch you. That's the whole point of a detox centre. So, you are not alone. And, they will call for help for you, should you need it. Again, that's the whole point of a Detox Centre.

Also, most Detox centres and many rehab centres don't allow cell phones, computers, etc., at least at first. It's not a vacation, it's a detox or rehab centre and you have work to do. Most places want you to have limited outside contact initially, so that you can focus on your recovery.