Addiction Resources

Benefits Of Detoxing At Home: A Safe and Supportive Approach to Recovery

With the right support, you can safely detox from alcohol at home. Withdrawing in a familiar and supportive environment offers several key benefits that improve comfort, safety and the likelihood of longterm recovery.

Who Can Safely Detox from Alcohol at Home?

Who Is Suitable For A Home Detox? It may surprise you, but most people can safely withdraw from alcohol at home with the right medical supervision and support. Here are … Continued

Introducing Our New Telehealth Home Detox Service

We now provide a telehealth detox program so we can help people all across Australia safely withdraw from alcohol and other drugs at home.

Acamprosate — Information for Clinicians

Download our Acamprosate (Campral) Clinician Information Sheet and Patient Handout.

Naltrexone — Information for Clinicians

Download our Naltrexone Clinician Information Sheet and Patient Handout. We can also send you our Naltrexone Medical Alert Card to give to patients.

Anti-craving medications

Anti-craving medications may be prescribed as part of your recovery. Find out how they work and download information about each drug.

Thiamine Deficiency

Approximately 80% of people with chronic alcohol use develop a thiamine deficiency, which can cause damage to the brain and nervous system. Thiamine supplements are a crucial part in preparing and protecting your body during an alcohol detox.

SADQ

The SADQ is a fantastic GP resource that determines the patient's dependence on alcohol by reviewing their tolerance, withdrawal symptoms and their physical dependence.

AUDIT-C

The AUDIT-C is an alcohol screening tool with only 3 questions that can quickly identify risky levels of drinking in your patients.

How dependent am I on alcohol?

Sometimes it can be hard to identify how much alcohol controls your life. You can use a simple questionnaire to help you determine your level of alcohol dependence, called the … Continued