Information on Addiction and Recovery for Individuals and Families

Contact

Details

Dr. Steven M. Melemis

Phone number:
416-920-2982

Address:
208 Bloor St. West,
Suite 702
Toronto, ON
M5S 3B4

Your Comments

If you have any thoughts or comments about this website please send them to: contact@IWantToChangeMyLife.org.

Medical Questions

If you have any medical questions I suggest you ask your doctor, or go to the website of the American or Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM or CSAM) and look for an addiction specialist in your area.

The easiest way is to go to www.asam.org. Go to the menu "Member Center," and choose the menu item "Member directory." This is open to the public. There you can search for ASAM members anywhere in the US and Canada.

I Cannot Provide Medical Advice by Email

Many people have written asking for advice for themselves or a loved one. I regret to say that for obvious medical and ethical reasons I cannot provide medical advice through this website. I also cannot provide medical advice by phone or by email. This site contains general medical information and is not tailored to the needs of a specific individual. I can only provide medical advice to patients who are part of my medical practice.

Arrange Presentations or Lectures

If you're interested in arranging a presentation or lecture, please contact the office (416-920-2982). Some topics covered are: addiction, recognizing addiction, motivating change, withdrawal, detox methods, post-acute withdrawal, recovery, drug monitoring, relapse prevention, and return to work strategies.

Patients

I only accept patients who are Canadian residents, unfortunately because of insurance requirements. For all Ontario residents, sessions are covered by OHIP.

I do NOT treat patients for addictions to heroin, methadone, oxycontin, and crystal methamphetamine.

My practice focuses on patients who are addicted to alcohol, tranquilizers, marijuana, or cocaine.