Conditions We Treat
We provide individualised care and work from a wellness model with most substance and behavioural addictions (and co-existing issues) as well as other related conditions. We are not a mental health facility.
Common Addictions We Treat
Alcohol
Marijuana
Ice
Prescription drugs
Cocaine
Synthetic drugs
Gambling
We also treat other selected behavioural addictions that are in conjunction with substance addictions.
What We Do Not Treat
Serious unmanaged mental health issues
Serious history of perpetrating violence
Eating disorders
Serious anger management issues
To find out more about how we treat these addiction and related conditions, take a look at Our Method.
Gunnebah’s Smoking Policy
Smoking is only only permitted in specific smoking areas at Gunnebah.
We strongly encourage guests to quit smoking whilst at Gunnebah as smoking has been proven to be detrimental to long term recovery.
People who are dependent on alcohol and other drugs have very high smoking rates and are also at particular risk of harm from smoking.
Most people are unaware that they are far more likely to die from a smoking-related disease than from their primary drug problem.
And contrary to popular belief, there is good evidence that quitting smoking:
will actually improve the outcome of drug and alcohol treatments and increase long-term abstinence rates. (Read more...)
is associated with reduced depression, anxiety and stress together with improved mood
will improve your quality of life
Health Effects of Smoking:
Eyes: Macular degeneration, cataracts
Stomach: Cancer, Ulcers
Hair: loss
Pancreas: Cancer
Skin: Ageing, wrinkles, wound infection
Bladder/Kidney: Infection
Brain: Stroke
Women: Cervical Cancer, early menopause, irregular and painful periods
Mouth and Pharynx: Cancer, gum disease
Men: Erectile dysfunction
Lungs: Cancer, COPD, pneumonia
Arteries: Peripheral vascular disease
Heart: Coronary artery disease
Bones: Osteoporosis
There are plenty of helpful and free resources and support services to help you quit smoking…