Okay, so things are looking up. I got my nursing practitioner to fill out the required forms; she filled them out right in front of me, at times asking what I wanted her to write. And she even waived the fees they normally charge for paperwork! The next day, I met with the doctor at the local rapid access clinic. He was a very nice man who made the requested referrals. So I should be able to get into detox soon, perhaps in as little as a few days, depending on how long the waitlist is.