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FAQ'S

WHAT DOES REMAR MEAN?

REMAR is an abbreviation of a Spanish phrase that means “Rehabilitation of People on the MARgin of Society”. REMAR in Spanish means to row. The overall picture is of a fishing boat putting out into deep waters with Jesus Christ on board. The nets represent the gospel, thrown overboard into the depths of society to bring in and care for those in need.

WHY ARE CIGARETTES NOT ALLOWED?

Our aim is to eliminate all addictive behaviour, including nicotine addiction. We find that many people will substitute one addiction with another and not address the underlying problems.

WHAT KIND OF MEDICATION CAN I TAKE?

If you are in need of medication for existing health conditions, it must be prescribed and it must be free of any stimulating or tranquillising effects (no benzodiazepines, amphetamines, sleeping pills, etc). Please seek medical supervision before stopping any medical treatment.

CAN I USE METHADONE/SUBOXONE?

We highly recommend that you go to a detox programme before admission to Remar, as you will not be allowed to take any medication to help with the symptoms of opiate withdrawl..

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HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?

REMAR is an abbreviation of a Spanish phrase that means “REhabilitation of People on the MARgin of Society”. REMAR in Spanish means to row. The overall picture is of a fishing boat putting out into deep waters with Jesus Christ on board. The nets represent the gospel, thrown overboard into the depths of society to bring in and care for those in need.

WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE PROGRAM?

REMAR is an abbreviation of a Spanish phrase that means “REhabilitation of People on the MARgin of Society”. REMAR in Spanish means to row. The overall picture is of a fishing boat putting out into deep waters with Jesus Christ on board. The nets represent the gospel, thrown overboard into the depths of society to bring in and care for those in need.

WHEN CAN I RECEIVE PHONE CALLS?

REMAR is an abbreviation of a Spanish phrase that means “REhabilitation of People on the MARgin of Society”. REMAR in Spanish means to row. The overall picture is of a fishing boat putting out into deep waters with Jesus Christ on board. The nets represent the gospel, thrown overboard into the depths of society to bring in and care for those in need.

WHEN CAN MY FAMILY VISIT ME?

REMAR is an abbreviation of a Spanish phrase that means “REhabilitation of People on the MARgin of Society”. REMAR in Spanish means to row. The overall picture is of a fishing boat putting out into deep waters with Jesus Christ on board. The nets represent the gospel, thrown overboard into the depths of society to bring in and care for those in need.

DO YOU ACCEPT PEOPLE ON BAIL INTO THE PROGRAM?

REMAR is an abbreviation of a Spanish phrase that means “REhabilitation of People on the MARgin of Society”. REMAR in Spanish means to row. The overall picture is of a fishing boat putting out into deep waters with Jesus Christ on board. The nets represent the gospel, thrown overboard into the depths of society to bring in and care for those in need.