Patterns & relapse prevention
Understanding substance use, triggers and cravings, coping responses, personal patterns, warning signs and planning for a supported return home.
Understanding your needs · Opening 2027
What We Treat
Substance-use recovery, with attention to the patterns, relationships and daily challenges surrounding it.
A personalized approach to substance-use recovery
12 Lodge is a planned all-male residential wellness centre for drug and alcohol recovery in Ottawa. The 12 Lodge Method combines substance-use education, relapse prevention, individual counselling, group learning and practical preparation for everyday life.
Treatment planning takes account of each resident’s history, current challenges, family circumstances and transition needs. A conversation with admissions is a starting point, not a diagnosis or confirmation that this setting is appropriate.
Speak Confidentially With AdmissionsSubstance & behavioural addiction information
The original 12 Lodge website provides information about alcohol, cocaine, crack, opioids, heroin, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, gambling and sex addiction. The business plan also discusses cross-addiction and compulsive behaviours as recovery-learning topics.
These information topics are not a guarantee of admission or specialized treatment for every condition. The plan does not provide a complete eligibility or exclusion policy; individual suitability must be assessed by qualified professionals.
Explore addiction information →What the method works on
Emotions & relationships
Emotional regulation, stress, guilt and shame, communication, boundaries, identity and family concerns. Trauma-informed awareness and DBT-informed skills may be incorporated where appropriate.
Routines & continuing support
Sleep, nutrition, physical health, responsibility, meaningful activity, recovery-community connection and continuing-care planning.
Knowing the limits of residential care
Mental health and concurrent concerns
The proposed curriculum discusses how depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder and other concerns may interact with recovery. This is educational content, not a claim that 12 Lodge provides specialized treatment for all these conditions. Clinical work remains within each professional’s qualifications.
Withdrawal management and emergencies
12 Lodge will not initially operate an on-site medical detox unit. Residents requiring withdrawal management must complete appropriate care before residential admission. Do not stop substances on your own based on website information; seek qualified medical guidance.
For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. In Canada, call or text 988 for suicide crisis support. Do not wait for an admissions response.
Planned residential care in Ottawa · Opening 2027
Alcohol and drug treatment: understanding your next step
Alcohol recovery in a residential setting
The 12 Lodge Method offers a planned setting for men to explore alcohol-use patterns, triggers and the effects on everyday life and relationships. Individual counselling, group learning and the recurring Reset, Balance and Wellness Circles connect understanding with coping skills, communication and everyday application throughout the stay and beyond.
Residential care is separate from medical withdrawal management. Any required detoxification must be completed with appropriate healthcare providers before admission; do not stop drinking based on website information.
Explore counselling and the 12 Lodge Method →Drug recovery and individual suitability
For someone seeking drug treatment, the first step is an individual review of needs, withdrawal-management requirements and whether this residential setting is suitable. Information about particular substances on this website does not establish specialized treatment or eligibility for every condition.
The recommended stay is 42 days. Planned care combines individual counselling, therapeutic and educational groups, everyday wellness and continuing-care planning. Admissions can discuss preparation, suitable stay length and available room options.
Review eligibility, preparation and pricing →Substance & behavioural addiction information
General educational information about substance use and related concerns. Effects vary; this information does not diagnose a condition or determine treatment suitability. Seek qualified medical guidance for withdrawal management and individual care.
Alcohol
Alcohol is a psychoactive substance consumed in Canada. Its effects and risks vary by person and pattern of use; it can cause intoxication and other health and social harms.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant drug. Effects and risks vary by substance, person and circumstances. General information cannot assess an individual’s treatment needs.
Crack
Crack is a form of cocaine. Its effects and risks vary; cocaine use can affect health and well-being.
Opioids
Opioids include prescription medicines used for pain and drugs obtained outside regulated medical supply. Effects and risks vary by substance and circumstances.
Heroin
Heroin is an opioid. Opioid use can slow breathing and may cause serious harm. Individual care and safety questions belong with qualified healthcare professionals.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Its effects and risks vary by person and circumstances.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescription medicines that may be used for anxiety or sleep problems. They can cause drowsiness and other effects; risks differ, including when combined with other substances. Do not change or stop prescribed medication based on this page; discuss concerns with your prescriber.
Gambling-related concerns
People experiencing gambling-related harms may have concerns about finances, relationships, work or well-being. A qualified professional can help assess individual needs. This topic is not a diagnostic checklist or a promise of specialized treatment at 12 Lodge.
Sexual behaviour and well-being
People may seek support when sexual behaviour feels difficult to control or causes distress or problems in daily life. This information does not diagnose a condition or imply that consensual sexual behaviour is a disorder.