Drug Withdrawal Program

This program delivers withdrawal support for individuals and also their families and carers. Secondary consultation is provided to General Practitioners and other health/welfare professionals.

• Outpatient Withdrawal: Is available to people whose withdrawal can be appropriately managed without admission to a residential service. This involves a series of intensive individual consultations over a short period, followed by ongoing support to help complete the withdrawal.
• Home Based Withdrawal:
  This service is provided by an experienced nurse and a medical practitioner where the withdrawal is of mild to moderate severity and support is available from a family member or at home.
• Hospital Based:
  the Withdrawal Nurse provides support and case management for individuals whilst in hospital and a consultancy service for health professionals.