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Priority admissions are now available - Call 1300 856 847
Priority admissions are now available
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For many people, detox is the first step in our treatment program to start recovery from addiction to alcohol or drugs.
Delivered through Hader Clinic Queensland Private, our medically supervised detox program provides a controlled clinical environment where you’re supported through withdrawal, not left to manage it alone. Located two hours north of Brisbane, our 25-bed private hospital offers 24-hour medical care and close monitoring as your body adjusts.
Detox is focused on stabilising you physically, but it also begins to look at what sits underneath your substance use, with early-stage education and clinical input that helps shape what comes next. For many people, detox is the first step in our residential treatment program to start recovery from alcohol and other drug dependence.
If you’re not sure where to start, you can speak with our team and talk it through. There’s no pressure to commit, just an honest conversation about your options.
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Detox is the process of allowing your body to clear alcohol or other drugs under medical supervision. When you stop after a period of dependence, your body has to adjust without the substance again, and that process is what causes withdrawal.
How that feels and how long it lasts depend on what you’ve been using, how long you’ve been using it, and your general health. For those who have been dependent for an extensive time or high-use periods, detox can carry risks that are more than just discomfort, which is why clinical oversight is so important during this process.
In a medically supervised detox, your clinical team is monitoring you throughout, with medication available to ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce complications. You’re not managing it alone, and if you require professional support, our clinical team are there to help.
It’s also worth being honest that getting physically stable is only part of what recovery involves. The psychological patterns, the circumstances, the mental health factors that sit underneath substance use don’t clear when the substances do. Working through them properly takes more than a detox, which is why, for most people, we recommend moving into a residential treatment program once the withdrawal phase is complete.
Each substance carries its own withdrawal symptoms, timeline, and level of risk, and those factors interact with your personal history, your general health, and whether more than one substance is involved.
We provide support to people withdrawing from a wide range of substances, including:
Many of the people who come to us are also managing mental health issues alongside their substance use. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions are common, and they’re accounted for in how care is structured.
Our dual diagnosis program treats both together, within the same clinical team, without passing you between services.
Hader Clinic Queensland Private is accredited by HDAA under the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
Hader Clinic Queensland holds QIP (Quality Innovation Performance) accreditation.
It is common during detox that you will experience various side effects. This is your body adjusting to the lack of drugs or alcohol in your system and is perfectly normal. The side effects, commonly referred to as withdrawal symptoms, may include:
We will support you through the detox and help you understand what’s happening. Our team comprises medical staff, allied health professionals, and lived experience support staff to help you through each step of the process.
It’s important to think about your long-term recovery. The withdrawal period is often the hardest part of the recovery process, and that is why we are there to support you through our holistic evidence-based model towards abstinence.
This doesn’t mean recovery isn’t possible for you. It often means that previous attempts happened without adequate support, in the wrong environment, or without addressing what was driving the use. A structured, medically supervised detox is a different experience from trying to manage alone.
Withdrawal is uncomfortable, and we won’t minimise that. Our team is experienced in managing withdrawal symptoms, medication is used where appropriate, and you won’t be expected to simply endure it. We’re here to make the process as manageable as possible.
Waiting until you feel completely ready is, for many people, something that never quite arrives. A confidential conversation with our team costs you nothing, and you’re under no obligation to proceed.
It might, and that’s accounted for. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges are assessed and addressed as part of the program. Our clinical team is experienced in managing presentations where both mental health and substance use are present.
Many of the people who contact us are family members trying to find a way to help. Our team can talk you through the options, explain how the admission process works, and help you work out what the right next step might be.
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Our admissions team will talk through your situation, answer your questions, and make sure you have a clear picture of what to expect before you arrive.
On arrival at HCQP, our GP and nursing team will assess your physical health, review your history, and prescribe any medication needed to manage your withdrawal safely.
You’ll meet with one of our counsellors to discuss your mental health history, what’s brought you here, and what you want from treatment.
Nursing staff are available 24/7, observations are conducted regularly, and medication is adjusted as needed. Detox typically takes one to two weeks, though this varies depending on your history and the substances involved.
Alongside the medical process, you’ll begin participating in our introductory AOD (alcohol and other drug) education program. This covers the nature of dependence, early relapse prevention skills, and more.
Once detox is complete, you’ll either remain at HCQP to finish the 28-night AOD education program or transfer directly to our residential rehabilitation facility on the same property.
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HCQP accepts the majority of private health insurance funds for the 28-night detox program. If your insurance does not fully cover your stay, our team can provide an estimate of any out-of-pocket costs before you make any decisions.
DVA White and Gold Card holders may be able to access treatment through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs at no cost, with priority admission.
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Our team includes qualified health professionals, including a GP, registered nurses, and counsellors experienced in alcohol and other drug treatment. Alongside clinical training, some of our staff bring lived experience of recovery, which shapes how they support people through detox.
That combination of clinical care and real understanding changes how support feels day to day. You’re not just being monitored through withdrawal. You’re supported by people who understand how challenging this stage can be, and how important the right environment is early on.
What’s the difference between HCQP and HCQ?
HCQP is our 25-bed private hospital, where medically supervised detox takes place. HCQ is our 40-bed residential rehabilitation facility. Both are on the same property, and for many clients, they form consecutive stages of the same treatment journey.
Do I need a GP referral to be admitted?
Yes. A GP or psychiatrist referral is required for admission to HCQP as a private hospital. Our admissions team will assist you in obtaining this as part of the process, so if you don’t already have one, that’s not a barrier to getting started.
How long does detox take?
For most people, the acute phase of withdrawal settles within one to two weeks. The full 28-night program includes the AOD education component that runs alongside the medical detox. The exact timeline depends on your history, the substances involved, and how your body responds.
What happens after detox is complete?
Once the withdrawal phase is complete, the next step for most clients is moving into our residential rehabilitation program, located on the same property as HCQP. The residential program runs for 4, 8, or 12 weeks and is where the deeper therapeutic work takes place, including psychoeducation, individual and group therapy, dual diagnosis treatment, and structured relapse prevention.
Depending on your situation, you may move into our transitional housing program for a supported living environment before returning home, or into our outpatient program if you’re ready to return to daily life but want to maintain structured support.
Our online aftercare program is also available to clients across Queensland who are unable to attend in person.
Will I have my own room?
Yes. All patients at HCQP have their own private room throughout their stay.
Can my family be involved in my treatment?
Yes. Family involvement is an important part of recovery for many of our clients. Our team can speak with family members throughout the process, and structured family support and education sessions are available for all family members and the extended network of clients engaged in the detox or rehabilitation program.
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I’m calling about a family member, not myself. Can you help?
Yes. Many of the people who contact us are calling on behalf of someone they care about. Our team can talk you through the situation, explain how the program works, and help you work out what the right next step might be.
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