Medical & Withdrawal Unit
The term ‘detox’ may sound confronting; however, the purpose of medically assisted withdrawal support is to safely manage withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking drugs or alcohol. For most people, it is the first step of residential recovery and a critical component of relapse prevention. If you have undergone withdrawal at another facility, you will still visit our medical team for a health check before joining our Residential Program.
Our medical and withdrawal unit is located at the Ingleburn site of the program.
What’s involved?
Following a doctor’s assessment and agreement of a tailored withdrawal management plan, our qualified nursing staff will provide 24/7 support and help manage any symptoms you may be experiencing. Your medical needs will also be identified to ensure your overall health is monitored and supported. During your stay you will receive individual counselling and nutrition advice, participate in physical activity and be able to attend support groups.
Although everyone is different, a stay at our medical and withdrawal unit is usually between 2-5 days, with some stays lasting a bit longer.
The medical and withdrawal unit will also support your health needs throughout your residential stay, including access to primary health care and some specialists.
Benefits of withdrawal support
It’s common to feel anxious about detoxing and worried about the withdrawal symptoms you may experience, however withdrawing in a supportive environment makes the process easier, and makes it easier to stick with it.
At the unit, you will:
Get treatment to help control and alleviate uncomfortable symptoms.
Receive emotional support throughout your stay.
Commence your recovery journey with support in a smaller individually focused environment.
Learn relaxation techniques.
FAQs
Payment for a stay in the withdrawal unit (detox) is a $250 admissions fee. There are no other charges. Please bring your current Medicare card. Â
No. While most people who go through the medical and withdrawal unit are intending to progress on to the main Residential Program, it is possible to seek admission as ‘withdrawal only’ and progress on to other forms of treatment and support, such as Odyssey’s Community or Multicultural Programs or programs delivered by other organisations. We will provide you with a discharge summary and transfer of care plan at the end of your stay in the withdrawal unit.
If you have had withdrawal support elsewhere, such as another withdrawal facility, a hospital, or you are coming to us from custody, you will still commence your recovery journey in the medical and withdrawal unit. This is to ensure you are fully ‘detoxed’ and able to commence your recovery treatment plan and receive ongoing support.
Wherever possible, we would like parents starting recovery to see our medical team at the medical and withdrawal unit to receive the care you may need. If it is impossible for you to have your child(ren) cared for while you are supported in the medical and withdrawal unit, please discuss this with the intake team on 1800 397 739.
Start your recovery journey
If you have a question about our Residential Programs, want to make a referral or you’re not sure which program is best for you, get in touch with our team.
We are available Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm. Please note we are closed on public holidays.
