Most people go to treatment because their employer, a family member, or a friend has compelled them to go. Some people are sent to treatment by the courts. There is research that suggests mandatory treatment can be as successful as voluntary treatment. If people do not succeed initially, they will be able to try again. Supports will be available for people in treatment People who are referred to treatment will have an individualized service plan.
Addiction affects whole families.
There will be services for children and other family members to help with the recovery process. Ontario Works delivery agents will work with treatment providers to maximize capacity in their municipalities We have heard in some places there are waiting lists for treatment. We recognize there will be a need to spend money to expand capacity and make the program work. We want to ensure there is enough capacity in the system to support the policy. Enormous change for both the welfare and the treatment system will require collaboration, innovation, and creative service delivery.