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Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Medically Assisted Detox
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About Orchard Recovery
Orchard Recovery Center provides a full range of treatment options to meet clients’ personal needs. Flexible lengths of stay build a solid foundation for recovery in clients and their families. Orchard Recovery’s outpatient office in West Vancouver and alumni services provides ongoing support for lasting recovery. Orchard Recovery Center is licensed by the Vancouver Health Authority and accredited by CARF International, both of which demand a process of disciplined, continuous improvement and a framework for organizational excellence. Their comprehensive approach uses the best of evidence-based treatment plans, psychiatric assessments as needed, a cutting-edge curriculum, and holistic modalities, all with the 12-Steps as a foundation.
Orchard Recovery employs expert clinical and administrative staff. Psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, and licensed addiction counselors tend to clients’ needs during all stages of recovery, including detox. They offer a collection of highly expert care and knowledge in the addiction and mental health field, starting with their medical director Dr. Fay. Orchard Recovery rests on Bowen Island, surrounded by lush nature and peaceful forests. Their private location truly removes them from the busy outside world, allowing for rest, serenity, and a full focus on recovery.
Orchard Recovery delves into all aspects of addiction, primarily the mental health conditions so often lying behind it. Treating both areas of co-occurring disorders is important to lasting recovery, which is why Orchard Recovery seeks to find and treat the cause(s) of addiction. They do this through evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), holistic therapies like yoga, and 12-Step programming.
Orchard Recovery currently houses a maximum of 25 clients, which allows for a boutique, intimate experience for each client. High staff-to-client ratios ensure everyone gets the care and attention they need. Adding to this, each client has their own addictions counselor and recovery coach walking with them in their recovery journey. Individual and group sessions connect clients to themselves and others. Orchard Recovery’s family and couples programmes connect and heal strained relationships, providing the addiction and psychological education loved ones need to help support those in recovery. On-site, clients can enjoy some of Orchard Recovery’s newest staff members–therapy goats Jimmy and Billy, aptly named after Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous founders.
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"The Orchard's clients are provided an exceptional opportunity to reclaim their lives. The goal is for them to leave feeling emotionally strong, personally accountable and enthused about lifelong recovery. We put the heart and science into addiction recovery." –Lorinda Strang, Executive Director & Co-Founder (Personal Recovery Established 1989)
Asking for help is one of the most important steps on the road to recovery, one that Orchard Recovery honors with respect and action. A balance of healthy boundaries, respect, and genuine care instills safety and trust between their clients and staff, creating the healing environment required for sustainable recovery.
Orchard Recovery deeply understands the need for family involvement in recovery. They provide family education and support groups, catering to the needs of loved ones and providing them with tools to help those in recovery thrive. Family and client care extends long after residential treatment with Orchard Recovery, allowing for healing to make its full and complete impact.
Orchard Recovery uses a set range of treatment dates, knowing that work and family needs often demand a set date to schedule around. For that reason, Orchard Recovery offers 12, 28, and 42-day stays at their Bowen Island location. A stay of 12 days helps introduce treatment and set goals and plans into place, while longer stays implement those plans. Extended stays are typically decided upon need.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Detox (on-site with residential)
This is often the first step of addiction treatment. For many people, it's dangerous to detox without proper medical support.
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Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
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Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
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Spiritual Emphasis
Spirituality connects patients to a higher power and helps strengthen their recovery, hope, and compliance with other treatment modalities.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Medical
Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Hypnotherapy
A hypnotherapist guides patients through a trance-like state. This helps them identify and process subconscious emotions and regain inner control.
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Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.
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Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
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Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Solution Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy
A quick goal-oriented therapy that helps patients identify their current and future goals, find out how to achieve them, and empower future problem-solving.
Somatic Experiencing
This method treats emotional trauma stored in the body. A therapist helps patients work through the physical feelings associated with emotional pain.
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Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
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Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Learn More
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Lorinda Strang
Executive Director, Co-Founder
Dr. Patrick Fay
Medical Director Emeritus
MD, ABAM(d), DFASAM, ASAM
Dr. Máire Durnin
Addiction Physician
MD, PhD, MSC.BA(Mod), CCFP(AM), FASAM, cCSAM, cISAM, CCBOM, MRO
Dr. Adam Chodkiewicz
Psychiatrist
MD, FRCP(C), DABAM
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Through hard work, I am a better husband, Dad, son, employee, and a happy and contented member of my community. I could never put into words the respect and gratitude my family and I have for the Orchard and the staff for their time, patience and genuine concern.
Jamie, Nova Scotia
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