Alcohol & Substance Use Disorders Day Program (ASUDS)
About Alcohol & Substance Use Disorders Day Program (ASUDS)
The Alcohol & Substance Use Disorders Day Program is based primarily upon cognitive behavioural therapy, with additional therapeutic skills offered by the clinician which may include mindfulness and social learning theory. Morning sessions are dedicated to exploring issues that have arisen during the week, while the afternoon session focuses on the skills needed to maintain goals of recovery and improve coping skills.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- You or someone else is concerned about your drug or alcohol use or other addictive behaviours
- You use drugs, alcohol or other addictive behaviours to numb or control how you feel
- You seem to be stuck in the way you feel and would love to learn how to get out of this cycle
- You are ready and willing to learn new skills to change the way you feel
Program content
The program covers eight different modules and includes topics such as:
- Communication and assertiveness training
- Education of alcohol and substance misuse effects
- Managing thoughts and feelings
- Increasing self-awareness
- Learning new skills to more effectively deal with causing problems
- Replacing unhelpful habits with more effective habits
- Relapse triggers and coping mechanisms
- Relapse prevention
- Developing a positive routine and values based way of living
What you will experience
Attend a pre-program assessment prior to commencing the program. The aim is to consider goals & discuss details of the program. You will participate group sessions with 8-10 participants. The group is led by qualified mental health trained professionals who will support the learning practical skills & evidence-based strategies. It includes learning new skills & practicing during & between sessions as part of weekly homework which are discussed.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Understand addictive behaviours and possible consequences of addictive lifestyles.
Objective 2
Understand early warning signs and develop relapse prevention strategies.
Objective 3
Develop new healthy ways to manage thoughts and feelings and behaviours.
Objective 4
Explore ways to set boundaries and find new ways to enjoy life.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
How to get started
Individuals interested in attending this program will need a referral from a Psychiatrist with admission rights to Townsville Private Clinic. Please discuss the group with your treating psychiatrist or contact the Townsville Private Clinic Admissions & Assessment team on 1800 884 767.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
Alcohol and substance use disorders are frequently associated with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, medical health problems and social problems. This program is designed to assist people who misuse alcohol, drugs or prescription medications and / or have issues with dependency or problematic behaviours as a result of their usage. The program will equip individuals with skills to form new ways of coping and enjoying life, as well as relapse prevention strategies so they can more effectively address factors causing and perpetuating problems.
How much dose it cost?
You will be admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim the cost via your private health fund. All health funds have different rules. Please check with Townsville Private Clinic Day Program administration, who will advise you of any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs that you will incur. This program is approved by DVA. The Townsville Private Clinic is also an accredited NDIS provided, as such you may utilise NDIS funding to cover the costs of the program.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
The Alcohol & Substance Use Disorder Program (ASUDS) is an 8 week program. It is held once a week. Each session runs from 8:45am until 2:30pm. Morning tea and lunch is provided. Please confirm days and group commencement dates with Day Program Administration staff.
