Community Residential Withdrawal Unit Achievements

• Modafinil trial set up in partnership with Turning Point to
  look at withdrawal outcomes for Amphetamine users.
  Modafinil to aid in the detoxification - project ongoing.
• Acupuncture research in collaboration with VU, looking at
  self-reports around whether clients see Acupuncture
  ameliorating their withdrawal experience when
  acupuncture is part of the withdrawal regime - ongoing.
• $45, 000 awarded to DAS from DHS to help in the refurbishment of the unit after more than ten years
  operation - this has included upgrades of the
  whitegoods and the kitchen including the stove and
  range hood. The carpet is also being replaced as part
  of the refurbishments.
• The CRW program was also reviewed by DHS in what
  is called a desktop review where services are measured against client satisfaction with the service and peer
  service's perceptions of the service, on both measures
  the CRWU was found to be a well loved and respected service.
  

Contact Details

9-13 Eleanor Street
Footscray 3011
Tel 8345 6730  Fax. 8345 6726
Staffed 24hrs

The DASWest Community residential withdrawal unit provides
a supportive and safe environment whilst people undergo
withdrawal from drugs.

The unit aims to:

• Provide a safe, supportive non-discriminatory
  environment in which to withdraw
• Provide a therapeutic and educational program that promotes positive lifestyle choices
• Provide linkages to post withdrawal supports and
  other community based programs and organisations.

The program offers non-medicated and medicated residential withdrawal over approximately six (6) days. Medication is prescribed according to each person's needs following assessment and consultation with our resident doctor and
nursing staff.

We provide a range of information such as harm minimisation relapse prevention and referral to appropriate services. Program activities whilst in the unit include:

• Yoga
• Acupuncture,
• Art therapy and
• Other groups.