Home Detox is designed for people aged 16+ living in Adelaide’s southern suburbs or Adelaide Hills who are looking for a safe, supportive way to withdraw from alcohol or other drugs at home. You can check your eligibility here.

Yes — your safety is our top priority. The program is delivered by qualified AOD nurses who are trained to manage withdrawal symptoms and provide clinical oversight throughout the process.

Home Detox is only offered when it is clinically appropriate, and every person completes a comprehensive assessment prior to starting the program. Before detox begins, we assess your physical and mental health, substance use history, withdrawal risks, home environment and the availability of a support person. Home detox is not suitable for everyone. If we determine that a higher level of care would be safer, we will discuss alternative options and support you to access appropriate services.

During detox, care is nurse-led, with medical oversight provided by a GP. Withdrawal symptoms are monitored during daily check-ins and care plans are adjusted if required. Where clinically indicated, withdrawal medications are prescribed by a GP and used as part of your planned detox pathway.

Clear escalation processes are in place. If symptoms increase or safety concerns arise, we will take appropriate steps, including supporting transfer to hospital-based or inpatient services if needed.

Home detox may be suitable for people withdrawing from alcohol, stimulants and cannabis.

Suitability depends on individual clinical assessment and safety considerations.

If you do not have a regular GP or would prefer to work with a different GP for the purposes of your detox, team will help you find one who can support you throughout the program.

Withdrawal medications will be prescribed by a GP.

You and your support person will be responsible for purchasing, collecting and managing any medications prescribed to you.

If you don’t have a support person in mind, we will not be able to progress and begin the program.

After detox, you’ll continue to be supported in aftercare by the AOD clinician and AOD nurse. You’ll have the option to continue your recovery with Solasta’s psychologists for additional support (at an additional cost). We’re here to help you stay on track.

The total cost for the Home Detox program is $3,500. This fee includes Pre-care, Detox, and Aftercare support. Medications are not included (purchased via pharmacy). Optional psychological therapy services are available at additional cost.

Medicare does not fund private home detox programs, however, some associated medical services such as GP consultations may attract a Medicare rebate. Some withdrawal-related medications may be subsidised through the PBS.

Private health insurance does not usually cover independent home-based detox services. Some health funds offer their own funded programs or hospital-substitute models for eligible members. We recommend that you check directly with your private health fund to confirm your individual eligibility and level of cover.

Our team can help you understand your options and any Medicare or PBS rebates that may apply.

Some people may be able to take time away from work during detox, while others may continue working in a limited or modified way. This depends on the substance involved, the severity of withdrawal symptoms, the medications prescribed and the type of work that you do.

For safety reasons we generally recommend planning for reduced commitments or time away from work, particularly during the withdrawal phase. Roles that involve driving, operating machinery, high levels of responsibility, or safety-critical tasks may not be suitable during detox.

We’ll talk this through with you during assessment and help you plan detox at a time that best supports your health and safety.