Ice Drug Rehabilitation Melbourne | Meth Rehabilitation

Ice rehabilitation at The Hader Clinic

Ice, or crystal methamphetamine, is an incredibly potent stimulant. It is also one of the most addictive, and can be destructive to the lives of new and long term users. As a specialised treatment facility, The Hader Clinic is dedicated to helping addicts achieve sobriety through holistic treatments.

Our ice drug rehab programs take place at our specialised private facilities, and are made up of different therapies and costs, and are determined based on each case we encounter. We will always give patients the best possible chance at long term freedom from addiction.

Our programs

The Hader Clinic’s Jackson Oppy explains how addicts are not able to predict how much they are going to use once they start using or control their use.

Physical

Organ damage and premature ageing
Irreversible brain damage or heart attack
Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected
Changes in the structure and function of the brain
Disturbed sleep and eating habits
Cravings and unmanageable tolerance

Psychological

Psychosis and hallucinations
Decreased cognitive function
Triggers, compulsion, and obsession
Compulsive lying and denial
Excessive fear and worry

Emotional

Depression and anxiety
Memory loss and mood swings
Paranoia, fear, psychosis, and aggression

Social

Increase in risky behaviour
Financial problems
Sexual and romantic issues
Lack of interest in activities, work, and friends
Damaged relationships with family members

Spiritual

Damaged self-esteem and self-worth
Damaged relationship with self
Inability to function without ice
Continued use despite negative consequences

Withdrawal during ice rehab

Withdrawal can be a dangerous stage of ice drug rehab for an addict. It carries immediate, acute symptoms, both physical and psychological, that can be detrimental to health in the short and long term. These can include cravings, aches and pains, nightmares, anxiety, and paranoia.

Withdrawal from ice addiction can also coincide with an array of mental health issues, including:

Depression
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Alcohol abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Anxiety disorders
Anti-social personality disorder

The Hader Clinic understands the effects of ice withdrawal. We employ a highly qualified, multidisciplinary team to address the physical manifestations of withdrawal, and help patients manage the psychological fallout of addiction.

How does ice work?

Ice is an incredibly powerful stimulant, which means that it speeds up messages given and received by the brain. Whether ice is smoked, injected, or ingested by way of snorting or swallowing, the effects are felt quickly and powerfully. The euphoria fades rapidly, leading many to consume several doses within a short time.

With the short term effects of ice comes a plethora of negative consequences in the short and long term, which can be devastating for physical and mental health. Increase used translates to physical dependency, often leading to complete inability to function without the drug.

What does a typical ice user look like?

There is no such thing as a 'typical' or 'common' ice addict. Addiction can affect anyone, from all walks of life, at any time. It's important to understand that addiction is an illness. Nobody chooses to become an addict. However, they can choose to enter ice drug rehabilitation.

This is why, at The Hader Clinic, we tailor all of our meth rehab treatment plans to the addict. We take an in-depth look at how ice is affecting your life, and how we can help you overcome your addiction as efficiently and effectively as possible. Every addict is different, and so is every treatment plan.

I thought my loved one was smart. How did they get addicted to ice?

Addiction has nothing to do with intelligence. Ice is incredibly addictive, releasing over 1250 units of dopamine into the body, compared to the mere 50 released by eating food. The human brain is effectively powerless compared to the manufactured pleasure provided by ice.

Try to see ice addiction as an affliction, rather than a decision. We treat addicts from all walks of life, helping them find the right way forward from ice addiction. Our treatment plans, from detox and withdrawal, to ongoing support to prevent relapse, work to help addicts break free.

How can ice addiction be treated in the long term if the substance is so addictive?

Due to the physical and psychological dangers of ice, and the harmful consequences that accompany it, many long term users seek treatment for ice addiction. However, it is true that ice addicts are also among the most at risk for relapse. This does not mean that ice addiction cannot be treated. At The Hader Clinic, we focus on supporting long term recovery from addiction.

Our Outpatient Relapse Prevention program assists patients in adjusting to their new life free from ice by offering them similar therapies to those they experienced while living at The Hader Clinic. With this ongoing support, patients continually revisit their reasons for sobriety, and are reminded that they are capable of a life outside of addiction.

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