Inpatient Withdrawal Unit
Provides up to 7 days of medicated residential inpatient support for people experiencing withdrawal from AOD.
Operating hours
Wait time
Contact the service for more informationAfter hours support
YesDescription
The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit program provides up to 7 days of medicated inpatient support for people experiencing withdrawal from AOD. Therapeutic support, referrals, follow-up specialist services and a psychosocial group program is provided including relapse prevention groups. Recovery planning is supported, and a 2 week follow up phone call is made after discharge. Social Work support is available during the admission as well as support from a Nicotine Replacement Therapy Clinician. Therapeutic groups are held daily as well as supervised therapeutic walks. Attendance at AA/NA meetings are encouraged.
Age range eligibility
18-25 year old26 +
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Referral from GP
Medication/Intoxication exclusions
Details on other medication/intoxication exclusions: Can access when intoxicated; however a medical assessment is required prior to admission if high level of intoxicationOther exclusions
N/AUse of drug testing
Drug testing is conducted as part of treatmentTreatment type
Withdrawal management (detoxification)Treatment duration
The average program duration is 1 weeksTreatment goal
AbstinenceReduce ATOD use
Gain control over drug use
Behaviour change
Harm reduction
Delivery mode
Phone support availableFace to face support available
Initial assessment: Initial assessment is required
Public transport support available
N/A
ACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsAccepts NSW residents
Cultural, diversity and vulnerable group capabilities
LGBTIQA+Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Disability access
Accessible toiletsAccessible doorways
Phones permitted
NoSmoking permitted
NoSmoking cessation support available
NRT providedOther smoking cessation support provided