Outpatient 

 

QTOP - QLD Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative program

 

QTOP is able to provide a private 2 hour brief intervention session with a qualified drug and alcohol counsellor that has over 21 years of industry experience.  The topics addressed through the session are:-

 

• understanding the underlying issues behind addictions; 

• the cycle of addiction; 

• the stages of change; 

• the grief cycle & anger/hatred; and

• conculsion - weighing up the costs v benefits.

 

A certificate of attendance from QTOP will be provided to be tendered to the court as evidence of completion.

 

For more information phone QTOP on 0401 344 982 or George Patriki on 0408 332 765.

 

ATODS - Back in Control

 

Back in Control is a drug education and relapse prevention program.  It is conducted as a group over six sessions and is suited to people who have or have had drug and/or alcohol concerns.  The program is free of charge, confidential and open to anyone who wishes to work on their problem.  It deals with the following topics:-

 

• understanding drug use

• making a change

• staying on track

• changing ways of thinking

• dealing with difficult emotions

• problem solving and goal setting

 

This program can also be undertaken self-conducted and home-based for person who meet certain criteria (SCRAP book option).

 

A certificate will be issued on completion of the program.

 

For more information phone the Gold Coast health alcohol and other drugs service on 5687 7062 or 5576 9020.

 

MIRIKAI - Stop Pot

 

The Stop Pot course is an education and supportive group for current cannabis users.  It takes place in a small group on a weekly basis from 6.00-800pm running for 5 weeks. This course normally costs $15.00, with health care holders free of charge.  Group topics include:-

 

• assessment, motivational work, behavioural monitoring

• triggers/urges, planning to quit, social support, withdrawal

• basics of CBT techniques specific to cannabis

• cognitive restructuring-cannabis, review withdrawal, skills (anger, assertion)

• relapse prevention

 

For more information phone the Gold Coast Drug Council on 5535 4302 or visit their web-site here.

 

Inpatient

 

Currumbin Clinic

 

The Currumbin Clinic offers a number of treatment options including detoxification and drug abuse/dependency programs.  The programs introduce patients to the 12 steps for recovery which is integral to the Narcotics Anonymous worldwide support network.

 

For more information phone the Currumbin Clinic on 5534 4944 or visit their web-site here.

 

The Buttery

 

The Buttery is located near Bangalow in Northern NSW. It is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation guided by the philosophy - Addiction is not a consequence of choice: recovery is.  It specialises in the treatment of drug misuse through both residential rehabilitation community outreach programs.

 

For more information phone the Buttery on 02 6687 1111 or visit their web-site here.

 

Goldbridge

 

Goldbridge is based on the Gold Coast and is a non-Government, non-profit, residential Therapeutic Community Organisation. It offers a range of treatment services for persons experiencing chronic and habitual drug use problems.

 

For more information phone Goldbridge on 5503 1255 or visit their web-site here.

 

Please contact one of our Queensland Drug Lawyers today to get some further advice about these and other options that may be suitable for you.