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The Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Network is a free home based withdrawal service operating out of a number of locations in the Perth metropolitan area.
This service is staffed by registered nurses who provide daily home visits to people undergoing drug or alcohol withdrawal. The program works with GPs in the community to assist people in safely withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs in their home environment.
Education and support is provided to GPs, family members and clients. After withdrawal, clients are referred to counselling, rehabilitation or other appropriate services for continuing care.
Services Offered Assessment.
Medicated or non medicated, home based withdrawal.
Liaison with GP. Home visits.
Education and support for individual, family and GP.
Referral to appropriate counselling / rehabilitation services.
Target Groups People with an alcohol or other drug dependency residing in the Perth metropolitan area.
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