Alcohol & Drug Service

The Alcohol and Drug Service employs over 60 FTE staff and has an annual budget of over $4 million.

Our Services

• Medical care of inpatients and outpatients with complications of alcohol and drug dependence. Read more
  
  
• Counselling services. Read more
  
  
• Detoxification services including methadone, buprenorphine and dexamphetamine substitution therapies. Read more
  
  
• Alcohol and Drug Information Service helplines.Read more
  
  
• Methadone Advice and Conciliation Service. Read more
  
  
• Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service (DASAS).Read more
  
  
• Quitline. Read more

Our values
Our services are directed by our Mission Statement. We are committed to a harm minimisation approach that recognises the value of each individual. Underpinning our work are the values of compassion, justice, human dignity, excellence and unity.

Leadership
Since 1982, Drug and Alcohol Services has been under the directorship of Dr Alex Wodak. Bronwyn Crosby has assisted Dr Wodak as Deputy Director since 1995. The team leaders form an integral part of our response to provide best practice, evidence based service.

The Alcohol and Drug Service recognises alcohol and other drug use is common to all cultures and peoples of the world.

Mission Statement
Our philosophy is to minimise the harm resulting from alcohol and drug use to individuals and the general community.

This is achieved by assisting people to identify their goals and to work towards resolution of their drug and alcohol issues.

The Alcohol and Drug Service, in recognising the inherent value of each individual, incorporates the values of the Sisters of Charity Health Service into our everyday work practices.