Safe. Supported. Medically Guided.
Opioid Agonist Treatment helps reduce cravings and withdrawal while supporting long-term stability.
HOW TREATMENT BEGINS
Ongoing clinical support to maintain long-term progress
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Assessment
A private medical evaluation to understand your needs.
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Medication Plan
A carefully chosen and supervised treatment approach.
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Ongoing Support
Regular follow-ups focused on stability and progress.
CONFIDENTIAL CARE. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT.
Care That Respects
Care That Respects
Your Journey
Recovery is not the same for everyone. We take time to understand your situation, your health, and your goals before recommending treatment. Our focus is on providing consistent medical care in an environment built on respect, privacy, and trust. Seeking help takes courage. We offer a supportive, professional environment where your concerns are heard and your care is never rushed.
Because progress looks different for everyone, and treatment should respect your individual pace and needs.
Understanding Opioid Agonist
Therapy (OAT)
OAT uses prescribed medications to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, helping you stabilize and focus on recovery without the cycle of highs and lows from illicit opioid use.
OAT reduces cravings, prevents withdrawal, lowers the risk of overdose, and allows you to return to normal daily functioning.
When you first start OAT medication, you might feel lightheaded or even sleepy, but your body will adjust once you are on a stable dose. For most people, this adjustment period takes about two months. The primary purpose of OAT is to help you get back to living a normal life without feeling "over-medicated."
Depending on the medication prescribed — methadone, Suboxone®, or Kadian® — it may be taken as a liquid, sublingual film, or oral capsule. Your care team will explain the process for your specific treatment.
Common side effects vary by medication but may include drowsiness, constipation, nausea, and sweating. These typically improve as your body adjusts. Your physician will monitor and adjust your treatment.
Yes. It is important to inform your care team of all medications and substances you are using, as some interactions can be serious.
There is no fixed timeline. Treatment duration depends on your individual needs and is decided together with your care team. Some patients benefit from months of treatment, others from years.
Suboxone® is a partial agonist with a lower sedation risk and more flexibility for take-home dosing. Methadone is a full agonist that may be more effective for patients with higher tolerance. Your physician will recommend the best option based on your assessment.
OAT medications may provide some pain relief, but they are prescribed specifically for opioid use disorder. If you have chronic pain, your care team will work with you to address it as part of your overall treatment plan.
OAT is safe when taken as prescribed under medical supervision. Risks increase with unsupervised use or combining with other substances, which is why regular clinical monitoring is part of the program.
You are Valued
Road to Recovery is an outpatient opioid detoxification center, with locations across Ontario.
- Confidential care
- Same-day support
- Personalized treatment