I Need Help

Do you think you have a problem?

Alcohol & Drug Addiction is Treatable

When you are worried about your own alcohol or other drug use, it is hard to know what to do. It can be difficult to talk about with your friends and family. Arrow Health is one of Australia’s leading addiction treatment providers. Our evidence-based programs will give you a genuine opportunity for sustainable, positive change.

Like diabetes, asthma and other chronic diseases, addiction can be treated and managed. Addiction is a complex disease. Overcoming addiction takes more than good intentions and a strong will.

Treatment options:

Detox: up to 28 day detox in an accredited private hospital, often claimable on health insurance.
Inpatient Rehab: A comprehensive 30-90 day residential rehab based on current research and extensive experience. Safe and discrete. Medical centre onsite.
Outpatient Program: Ongoing counselling and support, Online Addiction Treatment Program, group therapy, education and relapse prevention.
Forensic Services: Onsite forensic assessments, comprehensive reports, and clinician court appearances.
Counselling: Individual counselling helps individuals understand addiction, overcome unhelpful behaviours and learn strategies for recovery.

For more information, please contact us or read through the program page.

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Am I An Addict?

Are you feeling unsure about your habits or worried they might be getting out of hand?

We created our ‘Am I An Addict’ quiz to offer some guidance and help you see where you’re really at. We’re here to provide support without judgement.

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Would you like to chat with someone about addiction?

Do I need a referral from my doctor to go to private rehab?

No. You don’t need a GP referral to be admitted to Arrow Health. You can reach out to us directly by phone or through the self-referral form, without seeing a doctor first. If you’re already working with a GP, psychiatrist, or psychologist, you’re welcome to tell us so your care can be coordinated.

What happens when I call Arrow Health or submit the self-referral form?

Reaching out to us is a conversation, not a commitment. You can book a free 20 minute phone consultation with one of our clinicians, who will have a quick chat with you to answer any questions you have and explain how Arrow Health could help. If you decide to continue with booking treatment with Arrow Health, the next step is an intake assessment with our intake team. This is a more in-depth, confidential conversation that covers how long your stay may need to be and associated costs.

Which treatment is right for me, detox, inpatient rehab or outpatient?

It depends on what you’re using, how long and how much, how risky withdrawal is, whether there are mental health concerns, and what your home life can support. Detox is a medically supported withdrawal stage lasting up to 28 days (up to 30 for methamphetamine), and it is separate from residential rehab, which runs for 30, 60, or 90 days.

Outpatient care is delivered online, so it may suit people with a stable home environment, somewhere private to join sessions, and lower associated risks.

Is my situation bad enough to need rehab?

There’s no threshold you have to reach. Signs that support is worth considering include finding it hard to cut down, using despite the problems it’s causing, needing more to get the same effect, withdrawal symptoms, and relationships, work, or health starting to suffer. The self-assessment quiz on this page is a starting point, though it’s not a diagnosis. A consultation can help work out what level of support fits, which is sometimes less than residential care.

Reaching out earlier tends to be easier than waiting until things get harder.

How quickly can I get into treatment?

Very quickly. How soon you can start usually comes down to getting funding approval, such as confirming private health cover or arranging payment. You can call to check current availability and if there are any wait times on securing a bed.