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SORTED (Youth Alcohol & Other Drugs Service)
Mental Health & Addictions Service
Programmes
Hospital Detox
- Programme Areas
Addictions - drug & alcohol
- Programme Type
Hospital (medical detox)
- Regions
Bay of Plenty
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Anyone can approach the SORTED service. Concerned parents or caregivers of a young person using alcohol, cannabis or other substances are very welcome to contact SORTED.
Description
For young people looking to stop their substance use, sometimes the first few days or even 1-2 weeks can be particularly difficult as you can experience withdrawals. Common withdrawals can include agitation, sleep problems, flu-like symptoms and mood issues. Cravings to use can last for much longer. For most young people they can get through this period of withdrawal in the community but for some this can be particularly difficult and in discussion with your Sorted worker it may be agreed that a short stay in a staffed respite facility may be helpful to help you get through this. Whilst you will not actually stay in hospital this could be considered 'Residential Detox'.
Contact Details
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This page was last updated at 10:17AM on April 17, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by SORTED (Youth Alcohol & Other Drugs Service).