Substance misuse and addiction

When a person uses too much alcohol or other drugs on a regular basis, they can feel dependent on them to make it through the day. This substance misuse and addiction is a disease, and it can damage a person’s physical, social and mental health.

Substance misuse can result in changes and long-term damage to the brain and other organs. It is a major cause of mental illness. 

Treatment for substance misuse and addiction depends on the type of substances involved, and how serious a person’s addiction is. Treatment may involve a mix of psychiatric interventions, psychological care, support groups and self-help strategies.

 

How do we treat alcohol addiction at Ramsay Clinic Northside?

Northside Group provides treatment to individuals across Sydney who need professional help to combat their addiction. As a leading Sydney rehab centre and private hospital, our alcohol and drug dependence programs offer expert counselling and treatment, including rehabilitation for alcohol and drug use.

Inpatient

Our inpatient Sydney drug and alcohol rehabilitation service is run by an experienced multi-disciplinary team who will provide you with 24 hour care.

We will provide you with a comfortable, stable environment allowing you to focus solely on your recovery.

Through the inpatient service you will have :

  • Access to treatment ,information and resources to help support and drive your recovery goals
  • Have the opportunity to participate in our holistic care program designed to improve your physical, nutritional and social health.

Day Program

Our Addictions program is an abstinence-based program that supports individuals as they work towards the goal of living an addiction free life. The Addictions Program focuses on the two stages of recovery.

Stage one addresses coming to terms with living addiction free and includes relapse prevention techniques.

Stage two focuses on the underlying issues relevant to the development of emotional wellbeing and ongoing abstinence. The program provides a supportive framework in which people can safely address their particular life issues and the underlying psychological problems; as well as share creative solutions to help achieve the goal of abstinence that leads to a fulfilling and healthy life.

Admission to the inpatient program is not necessary for all individuals, but it may be required depending on factors around recent addictive behaviours.

Should admission be required, please contact the Easy Access Admissions Team on 02 9433 3555. For more information, please complete this contact form and one of our friendly staff will be in touch.


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