Alcohol Rehabilitation & Treatment in Australia
Alcohol use disorder is one of the most common addictions in Australia, affecting more than 1 in 5 people who drink. The good news is that evidence-based treatment works — and help is more accessible than many people realise.
Signs of Alcohol Dependence
- ✓Drinking more than intended or for longer than planned
- ✓Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop drinking
- ✓Spending significant time obtaining, using or recovering from alcohol
- ✓Continued drinking despite negative impacts on relationships or work
- ✓Tolerance — needing more alcohol to achieve the same effect
- ✓Withdrawal symptoms when not drinking (shaking, sweating, anxiety)
Treatment Options for Alcohol Addiction
Medical detoxification
supervised withdrawal, often with medication to prevent serious complications
Residential rehabilitation
intensive 28–90 day programs with structured therapy and peer support
Outpatient programs
day or evening sessions allowing people to continue living at home
Counselling and psychotherapy
CBT, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention
Pharmacotherapy
medications such as naltrexone or acamprosate to reduce cravings
Peer support groups
AA, SMART Recovery and other community-based programs
Providers Specialising in Alcohol Treatment
See all →📍Box Hill, VIC
1 East is an eight-bed inpatient withdrawal unit operated by Turning Point within Box Hill Hospital. Turning P...
📍Wyndham, WA
7 Mile Rehabilitation Centre is the residential alcohol and drug service of Ngnowar-Aerwah Aboriginal Corporat...
📍Redfern, NSW
AMS Redfern is an Aboriginal community controlled health service in inner Sydney, established in 1971 as the f...
📍Hawthorn, VIC
The Hawthorn centre of Access Health and Community, a not-for-profit community health organisation in Melbourn...
📍Malvern, VIC
Addiction Solutions Victoria is a Melbourne incorporated association formed in 2015 that delivers non-resident...
📍Bucca, NSW
Adele House is a 40-bed residential rehabilitation service for men over 18 with alcohol and other drug depende...
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need medical supervision to stop drinking?
Alcohol withdrawal can be medically serious, including risk of seizures. If you drink heavily daily, seek clinical advice before stopping and ask a qualified service about supervised detox.
Is alcohol rehab covered by Medicare or private health insurance?
Government-funded alcohol treatment is available free of charge through public health services. Private health insurance may cover inpatient residential rehabilitation — check your level of hospital cover.
How long does alcohol rehab take?
Detox typically takes 5–10 days. Residential rehabilitation programs usually run 28, 60 or 90 days. Outpatient programs can run for 3–12 months. Long-term recovery support continues well beyond formal treatment.
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