Drug and Alcohol Abuse

For information and appointments, simply call our Nurse Coordinator on 1 300 4 DETOX  (1300 4 33869).

Substance withdrawal
The program aims to assist a process of recovery from substance dependence and offers help with the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual dimensions of addiction. The program is designed to enable participants to develop a comprehensive plan to maintain their recovery on discharge. Patients need to demonstrate a commitment to working toward personal change and be willing to participate in groups.

The treatment program consists of:
  • Medically supervised safe withdrawal
  • Counselling to deal with issues underlying alcohol or other drug use
  • Prescription of anti-craving medication
  • Health education and life skills
  • Daily exercise program
  • Stress management and relaxation
  • Development of coping skill and relapse prevention strategies
  • Dealing with anxiety and depression
  • Addressing relationship issues which may impact on recovery
The Day Programs include:
  • Addictive Behaviours
  • Life Strategies 
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Creative Art and Narrative Therapy

Rehabilitation
An inpatient rehabilitation program offers patients an opportunity for recovery from addiction through a range of psycho-social education and group processes. The program is designed to: 
  • Meet the individual needs of each patient 
  • Provide clients with the principles of recovery and how to set realistic goals 
  • Facilitate change and develop better patterns of behaviour 
  • Establish a support system for a lifestyle of sobriety and freedom from addiction 
  • Increase self awareness, self acceptance and self respect 
  • Develop communication styles to promote personal growth 
  • Help clients to develop new skills and ways of coping 
  • Give clients the time they need to understand, accept and put into perspective the issues in their lives and develop new ways of thinking 
  • Improve clients’ motivation 
  • Teach relapse prevention techniques 
After discharge, the Outreach Program provides mental health treatment through individual visits conducted in the home or community.
 
To print a copy of our information flyer please click here.

For the Healthscope Mental Health Hospital nearest you, click here or call 1300 4 DETOX (1300 4 33869).

 

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