Dr. GM Campbell, Certificant of Addiction Medicine
Addiction is an intensively studied disease. At this time-multiple investigations are in process using the most sophisticated techniques now available to visualize and compare the potentially addicted, addicted and non-addicted brains both under the effects of and prior to being affected by a potentially addicting stimulus. The disease's initiating abnormality appears to be a genetically based deficiency in hedonic tone making the individual-so-predisposed more vulnerable than the general population to the reinforcing effects of substance (drugs or alcohol) or process (gambling). Once having tried that which has potential to addict, multiple uses is nearly inevitable. Once use becomes chronic and excessive, PERMANENT brain changes are hardwired which create intense craving in the presence of the stimulus, or feelings or paraphernalia associated with the acquisition of the stimulating substance or event. This makes reuse nearly inevitable.
Only complete abstinence and an understanding of this disease process and its permanence, as well as retraining in a lifestyle where satisfaction comes from new more healthy sources can free the individual from the inevitable and deadly consequences of his/her genetic makeup.
Crosbie House has been the most effective treatment centre in NS. See (Statistics 1998 Drug Dependency Services outcome study). It is now reopened on a private basis in New Minas, NS. It is abstinence based supportive and caring treatment with a firm 12 Steps base.
- Same Program
- Same Staff
- Professional Board
- Non-government funded Charity
It is for addicts: gambling, drugs, alcohol-people who are unable to modify their behavior on their own.
It is not a detox; in the main clients should be detoxed prior to admission, though pre admission to a detoxification service can be arranged.
Crosbie has 2 physician board members, one an addictionist, the other with years of experience and credibility in the treatment of addiction. These Docs are actively involved in assessing potential clients and with the clients in program on a weekly basis for educational programs and counseling.
You may access us by phone, email or fax:
From YOU we would need a BRIEF past medical history; current medical problems that might impact on safety while in program or ability to participate in program; medications and allergies. We are WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.
The client in most cases should be free of all psychoactive medications: opioids, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids. One of our physicians would be happy to discuss this with you in an attempt to accommodate if this appears to be medically counterindicated.
This program as you know is unique in NS. Such a service has now been lacking for three years. We are dependent on funding and support by individuals. If you can, a donation would help us to continue to operate for the good of all. We are a registered charity and can provide tax receipts.
If your patient needs us and is unable to access the program due to financial constraints, please first of all call us. There may be alternatives. Finally please seek government funding for non-insured but required service by contacting us
Call us now Toll free: 1-866-681-0613