Codeine Addiction Treatment Melbourne Rehab

Common signs may include needing larger doses for the same effect, taking codeine outside prescribed directions, difficulty controlling use, drowsiness, constipation, mood changes, and withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sweating, or nausea when not using.

At Malvern Private, our program is designed to support every stage of recovery from codeine dependence:

1. Comprehensive Assessment
Your journey begins with a confidential assessment by our intake team. This helps us understand your medical history, codeine use, and personal circumstances so we can tailor a program to your needs.

2. Medically Supervised Detox
Withdrawal from codeine can be uncomfortable and, at times, risky without medical support. Our inpatient team provides a safe, supervised environment to manage symptoms and ease discomfort during detox.

3. Structured Rehabilitation
Once detox is complete, you transition into a structured daily program. This includes:

• Individual counselling to address underlying issues and triggers

• Group therapy for shared learning and peer support

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based techniques

• Holistic therapies such as mindfulness, art therapy, yoga, and relaxation exercises

4. Family Support
Because codeine addiction affects loved ones as well as the individual, we provide family education and support programs to strengthen relationships and build resilience.

5. Relapse Prevention & Aftercare
Recovery continues after discharge. We offer day programs, aftercare groups, and relapse prevention planning to help you build long-term strategies for a healthy, substance-free future.

The length of codeine detox varies depending on how long the medication has been used, the dosage, and individual health factors. In general, withdrawal symptoms may begin within 12–24 hours after the last dose and can last several days. At Malvern Private, detox is medically supervised to help manage symptoms and support your comfort throughout the process. Some patients may complete detox in less than a week, while others may benefit from a longer inpatient stay to ensure safe recovery and transition into rehabilitation. 

When a person becomes dependent on codeine, stopping or reducing use may lead to withdrawal symptoms. These can vary in severity depending on how long and how much codeine has been taken. Common symptoms may include:

• Muscle aches and joint pain

• Sweating, chills, or goosebumps

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea

• Abdominal cramps

• Restlessness or anxiety

• Irritability and mood changes

• Sleep disturbance or insomnia

• Runny nose, watery eyes, or yawning

While these symptoms can be uncomfortable, they are usually temporary. At Malvern Private, detox is medically supervised to help manage withdrawal safely and support patients through this stage of recovery.

A dual diagnosis means experiencing both a substance use condition, such as codeine dependence, and a mental health condition at the same time. Common examples include depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder occurring alongside codeine addiction.

Dual diagnosis is common because people may use codeine to cope with emotional distress, while ongoing codeine use can also worsen mental health symptoms.

At Malvern Private, our programs are designed to address both conditions together, offering integrated support through medical care, counselling, and evidence-based therapies. This approach helps patients build long-term recovery strategies that consider both their mental health and their codeine dependence.

Your privacy is treated with the highest level of importance at Malvern Private. All aspects of your codeine treatment, from admission through to discharge and aftercare, are managed in line with strict hospital confidentiality policies and privacy laws.

Only members of your treating team have access to your clinical information, and details are not shared with employers, family, or external parties without your consent (unless required by law). This means you can focus on recovery in a safe, discreet environment knowing your treatment remains confidential. 

Detox is only the first step in recovery from codeine dependence. While detox helps manage withdrawal safely, lasting recovery usually requires further treatment. After completing detox at Malvern Private, patients move into a structured rehabilitation program that may include:

• Individual counselling to address underlying causes and triggers

• Group therapy for shared support and skill-building

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based therapies

• Holistic approaches such as mindfulness, yoga, art therapy, and relaxation

• Family support programs to involve loved ones in the recovery process

• Relapse prevention planning and aftercare, including day programs and community support

This combination of therapies helps patients develop healthier coping strategies and reduce the risk of returning to codeine use after leaving the hospital.

• Lean (codeine mixed with soft drink, often combined with promethazine)

• Purple Drank

• Sizzurp

• Texas Tea

• Syrup

• Schoolboy

• Coties

• Captain Cody

• Loads

• Nods