Opiate Addiction
Rehab in Melbourne
Malvern Private Hospital offers specialised
Opiate addiction rehab in Melbourne in a
safe and supportive environment to help you
begin your recovery with confidence.
Our Point of Difference
Trauma-Informed Inpatient Recovery Program
At Malvern Private Hospital, we understand how difficult it can be to ask for help. Addiction often carries deep shame and fear shaped by past experiences.
Reaching out can feel like the hardest step of all.
That’s why our hospital-based program is built on compassion, dignity, and respect. We see you as a whole person, not as your addiction, and our treatment is delivered with honesty and therapeutic based treatments.
Our 28-day inpatient residential program provides a safe and structured environment to begin healing. Supported by experienced medical, nursing and psychotherapy staff who specialise in addiction, you will explore the underlying causes of your patterns and learn healthier ways to manage life, relationships and your emotional world.
Before you begin, you’ll meet with our team for a pre-admission assessment. This is your chance to share your story and ensure the program feels right for you.
We also check your private health insurance and costs upfront, so you have clarity and peace of mind from the start.
Your Path To Recovery From Opiate Addiction
We provide hospital-based rehabilitation programs for people needing opiate addiction withdrawal. Our opiate withdrawal and addiction services are safe, medically supervised, and delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standard of care throughout the recovery process.
We Treat A Variety Of Substance Dependencies
We provide hospital-based rehabilitation programs for people needing support with opiate withdrawal. Our withdrawal services are safe, medically supervised, and delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standard of care throughout the recovery process.
Personalised Treatment For
Your Recovery From Opiate Addiction
Signs of opiate dependence include:
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Mood swings such as anxiety, irritability, or sudden aggression
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Staying awake for long periods, followed by exhaustion or “crashing”
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Rapid weight loss, bladder problems, or skin changes
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Needing larger amounts to feel the same effect
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Feeling depressed, anxious, or flat when not using
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Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home
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Withdrawing from friends and family, or only spending time with others who use
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Continuing to use despite health problems, relationship strain, or financial stress
If this feels familiar, you are not alone. It means your body and mind are asking for support. That is why our programs go beyond detox. We care for the whole person, your health, your emotions, and the experiences that sit behind your addiction.
Malvern Private Hospital is a safe and confidential hospital. Our team offers support with compassion and understanding, never judgement.
At Malvern Private Hospital
we offer a 28 day private rehab program
We offer a 28-day inpatient private opiate addiction rehab program with medically supervised opiate detox services. Our hospital-based programs provide safe, confidential care designed to guide you toward lasting recovery. By enquiring, you have already taken the first step. At Malvern Private Hospital, we walk beside you with compassion, recognising the courage it takes to face opiate dependence and the pressures that can drive it.
Opiate addiction does not have to define your future. Reaching out is a powerful step, and we will walk beside you with understanding and care, helping you reclaim your health, your strength, and your life.
How We Support Your Recovery Journey
Healing the Whole Person
We offer:
1. Care from a multidisciplinary team of addiction specialist staff, consisting of medical practitioners, addiction consultants, psychiatrists and nursing staff.
2. Individual and group therapy to explore the reasons underlying addiction and to build understanding.
3. Restorative therapies such as yoga and art therapy.
4. Opportunities to connect with others through peer groups and in-house supports.
5. Relapse prevention planning, so you leave with practical tools and strategies for life after treatment.
6. Family and carer support and education, because recovery is stronger when your supporters understand the journey.
At Malvern Private Hospital, your story matters.
We honour the courage it takes to seek help, and we are here to walk beside you as you take back your health, your confidence and your future.
How We Support Your Recovery
Helping Someone Detox from Opiate Abuse?
We Can Help You
Reaching out for a loved one is an act of courage. Supporting someone through opiate dependence can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone.
Our experienced and compassionate team helps people understand the reasons behind their opiate abuse. It can stem from triggers, trauma, or mental health struggles.
At Malvern Private Hospital, there is no judgement. We listen, we understand, and we provide safe, hospital-based care for both the individual and the people who care about them.
Does Opiate Dependence Happen
Slowly Or All At Once?
Opiate dependence can quietly affect every part of life. Opiate dependence can develop differently for each person. For some, it begins gradually. Prescription pain medication may at first provide relief, but over time the brain and body adapt, and what began as medical use can become a daily reliance.
For others, dependence develops more quickly. Heroin and strong opioids can trigger physical dependence in a short period of time. Cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and tolerance make it increasingly difficult to stop without help.
What may have once felt like a choice can start to feel like a necessity. Cravings, poor sleep, anxiety, or sudden mood changes can make stopping extremely difficult. Because opiate withdrawal can be severe and sometimes dangerous, recognising these signs early is an important first step toward seeking safe, professional help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Opiate Drug Withdrawal & Recovery
Does Malvern Private Drug and Detox Hospital work with private health funds?
Yes. We are a fully accredited private hospital and hold health fund aggreements with all major private health funds. Your out-of-pocket costs will depend on your level of cover. Our staff will provide a clear and transparent estimate of all fees, including any excess or additional costs, before your admission.
What is opiate addiction?
Opiate addiction happens when the use of opioids prescription pain medication or drugs such as heroin… which moves from occasional or medical use to something the body and mind rely on. Over time, opiates change brain chemistry, creating cravings, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop.
For some, it begins with prescribed pain relief after surgery or injury. For others, it may start recreationally. What begins as a way to cope with pain or stress can quickly become something that feels impossible to live without.
At Malvern Private Hospital, we know this is not weakness. It is a medical condition that can be treated with the right care.
How confidential will my treatment be?
Your privacy is fully protected. At Malvern Private Hospital, all treatment for opiate dependence is confidential. Your records are not shared with employers, family, or anyone outside your treating team without your written consent. Staff are bound by strict confidentiality laws and professional ethics. Even the fact that you are attending treatment is kept private.
Call Malvern Private Hospital in Melbourne for a confidential discussion about opiate detox treatment options.
Your recovery begins with a private conversation.
How does the rehab program work?
The rehabilitation phase at Malvern Private Hospital is a comprehensive program designed to help people gain recovery from their addiction to opiate drug use.
The program incorporates a range of therapeutic approaches, including
- Trained, experienced and multidisciplinary team.
- Psychological sessions, psychodynamic therapies, and psychoeducation to help build skills for understanding and managing triggers.
- Individual and group psychotherapy
- Therapeutic listening and problem solving programs, focusing on specific life situations with tailored strategies for individual clients.
- Art therapy.
- Exercise such as walks or yoga
- Intensive group therapy, sharing experiences and stories with others in recovery.
- Promotion of healthy ways to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
- Interpersonal Group therapy weekly to learn your individual assets and barriers to your path of recovery.
- Real time practice in attending 12 steps meetings such as AA meetings, NA meetings, GA meetings.
- Formal discharge planning.
- Liaison with recovery support accommodation providers where needed.
What happens after detox?
Detox is only the first step in recovery. Once your body is medically stabilised and the substances have cleared your system, treatment focuses on the deeper causes of dependence. This includes counselling, relapse prevention planning, and learning new coping strategies for stress, pain, or anxiety.
Call us to learn about detox + rehabilitation and continuing care for opiate addiction recovery.
How do I protect my job and finances while I get treatment?
You are not alone in worrying about this. Most workplaces allow protected leave for health reasons. We can help you with planning and organising your leave. Your health comes first.
I feel ashamed. Will people judge me if I go to rehab?
Feeling ashamed is common, but needing help for opiate addiction is not a sign of weakness. Many people begin taking medication for pain, anxiety, or sleep, then find it difficult to stop. Dependence can happen quietly and to anyone.
Rehab is a private, confidential environment where you are treated with respect and dignity. Our team understands how easily prescription misuse can develop and focuses on healing, not judgment.
Seeking treatment shows courage and self-awareness. Recovery gives you a chance to rebuild your health and regain control without fear or stigma.
Call us confidentially to talk about starting your recovery at Malvern Private Hospital.
Will people look at me differently if they know I am an addict?
People who seek help often earn respect because it takes courage to face the problem. Recovery does not erase your past but reshapes your future. Those around you will see strength, not weakness, in your honesty and commitment to change.
Get In Touch For A Confidential Chat
Opiate Addiction Rehab
in Melbourne
At Malvern Private Hospital in Melbourne,
we offer specialised opiate addiction treatment
in a safe and supportive environment to help you
begin your recovery journey with confidence.
Your Path To Recovery Away From Opiate Addiction
We provide hospital-based rehabilitation programs for people needing support with opiate addiction and withdrawal. Our opiate withdrawal services are safe, medically supervised, and delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standard of care throughout the recovery process.
We Treat A Variety Of Substance Dependencies
We provide hospital-based rehabilitation programs for people needing support with opiate withdrawal. Our withdrawal services are safe, medically supervised, and delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest standard of care throughout the recovery process.
Personalised Treatment for Your Recovery from Opiate Addiction
Our Point of Difference
Trauma-Informed & Inpatient Recovery Program
At Malvern Private Hospital, we understand how difficult it can be to ask for help. Addiction often carries deep shame, fear, or confusion shaped by past experiences.
Reaching out can feel like the hardest step of all. That’s why our inpatient hospital-based drug and alcohol detox program is built on compassion, dignity, and respect. We see you as a whole person, not as your addiction, and our treatment is delivered with honesty and care.
Our 28-day residential program provides a safe, structured space to begin healing. With the support of experienced medical staff specialising in Addiction, General medicine, and Psychiatry, as well as a nursing psychotherapy team. You will explore the underlying causes of your addictive patterns and learn healthier ways to manage life, relationships and your emotional world.
Before you begin, you’ll meet with our team for a pre-admission assessment. This is your chance to share your story and ensure the program feels right for you.
We also check your private health insurance and costs upfront, so you have clarity and peace of mind from the start.
Some opiate drug use may be a dependence include:
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Struggling to stop despite wanting to
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Experiencing cravings, irritability, or restlessness when not drinking
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Sleep problems or constant fatigue
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Changes in mood such as anxiety, sadness, or irritability
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Neglecting responsibilities, relationships or isoloating self
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Hiding drinking from others
If this feels familiar, you are not alone. It does not mean you have failed, it means your body and mind are asking for support. That is why our programs go beyond detox. We care for the whole person, your health, your emotions, and the experiences that sit behind your addiction.
Malvern Private hopsital is a safe and confidential hospital setting, our team offers support with compassion and understanding, never judgement.
At Malvern Private we offer a 28 Day private rehab program
We offer a 28-day inpatient private rehab program with medically supervised opiate detox services. Our hospital-based programs provide safe, confidential care designed to guide you toward lasting recovery. By enquiring, you have already taken the first step. At Malvern Private Hospital, we walk beside you with compassion, recognising the courage it takes to face prescription drug dependence and the pressures that can drive it.
Opiate addiction does not have to define your future. Reaching out is a powerful step, and we will walk beside you with understanding and care, helping you reclaim your health, your strength, and your life.
How We Support Your Recovery Journey
Healing the Whole Person
We offer:
1. Care from a multidisciplinary team of addiction specialist staff, consisting of medical practitioners, addiction consultants, psychiatrists and nursing staff.
2. Individual and group therapy to explore the reasons underlying addiction and to build understanding.
3. Restorative therapies such as yoga and art therapy.
4. Opportunities to connect with others through peer groups and in-house supports.
5. Relapse prevention planning, so you leave with practical tools and strategies for life after treatment.
6. Family and carer support and education, because recovery is stronger when your supporters understand the journey.
At Malvern Private Hospital, your story matters. We honour the courage it takes to seek help, and we are here to walk beside you as you take back your health, your confidence and your future.
How We Support Your Recovery Journey
Helping Someone Detox from Opiate Addiction?
We Can Help You
Reaching out for a loved one is an act of courage. Supporting someone through opiate dependence can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone.
At Malvern Private, our experienced and compassionate team helps people understand the reasons behind their opiate use. It stems from triggers, trauma, or mental health struggles. For others, it may be tied to social pressure or long-term coping patterns.
At Malvern Private, there is no judgement. We listen, we understand, and we provide safe, hospital-based care for both the individual and the people who care about them.
Does Opiate Dependence Happen
Slowly Or All At Once?
Opiate dependence can develop differently for each person. For some, it begins gradually. Prescription pain medication may at first provide relief, but over time the brain and body adapt, and what began as medical use can become a daily reliance.
P: For others, dependence develops more quickly. Heroin and strong opioids can trigger physical dependence in a short period of time. Cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and tolerance make it increasingly difficult to stop without help.
What may have once felt like a choice can start to feel like a necessity. Cravings, poor sleep, anxiety, or sudden mood changes can make stopping extremely difficult. Because opiate withdrawal can be severe and sometimes dangerous, recognising these signs early is an important first step toward seeking safe, professional help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Opiate Withdrawal & Recovery
Does Malvern Private Drug and Detox Hospital work with private health funds?
Yes, we are a health fund endorsed facility and have contracts with all major private health funds in Australia. As a private hospital, your out-of-pocket costs will depend on your specific level of cover. Our staff will provide a clear and transparent estimate of all fees, including any excess or gap costs, prior to your admission. We strongly recommend contacting your health fund directly to confirm your coverage details.
To give you an idea of the breadth of our comprehensive coverage, we have agreements with all of Australia’s most popular providers, including but not limited to:
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Medibank
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AHM
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Bupa
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HCF (Hospitals Contribution Fund)
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Nib
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HBF
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Australian Unity
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GMHBA
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Defence Health
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CBHS Health Fund
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Teachers Health
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And more
If you don’t see your health fund listed here, don’t worry. This is not an exhaustive list. Please contact our admissions team to verify your eligibility and understand your financial options.
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How does your opiate rehab program work?
Treatment begins with a pre-admission assessment to understand your use, health, and needs. If detox is required, it is managed in a hospital setting with 24/7 medical care. Medication may be used carefully to reduce withdrawal discomfort and risks.
After detox, you transition into our 28-day residential program, which includes:
- Individual counselling and group therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and evidence-based treatments
- Holistic therapies such as yoga, mindfulness, art, and relaxation
- Peer support and recovery-focused groups
- Relapse prevention planning tailored to your life
Every program is personalised because no two journeys with opiates are the same.
How confidential is my rehab treatment?
Your privacy is fully protected at every stage. At Malvern Private Hospital, all treatment for opiate dependence is strictly confidential. Your personal information and medical records are only shared within your treating team to support your care.
No one outside the hospital including family, employers, or insurers is told you are receiving treatment without your written consent.
Every staff member is bound by privacy law and professional ethics to protect your identity and treatment details. Even your admission is handled discreetly to ensure you feel safe seeking help.
Call Malvern Private Hospital in Melbourne for a confidential discussion about prescription drug rehabilitation.
Your privacy and safety are always our priority.
What happens after detox?
Detox is only the first step in recovery from opiate addiction. Once your body has adjusted and withdrawal symptoms are managed, the real healing begins. At Malvern Private, we focus on helping you understand the reasons behind prescription drug use, rebuild your health, and create a strong foundation for long-term recovery.
After detox, your program continues with:
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Individual counselling to work through trauma, stress, and personal triggers
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Group therapy for connection and shared support
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Evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Holistic therapies like mindfulness, yoga, art, and relaxation to restore balance
- Family support to strengthen relationships without blame or judgement
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Relapse prevention planning so you feel confident about the future
Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, meaning we treat not just the addiction but also the deeper emotional struggles that come with it.
Aftercare is also a vital part of recovery. We’ll work with you to create a personalised plan that may include outpatient therapy, day programs, or ongoing community support. You are never left to face recovery alone. Our team stays beside you, offering guidance and encouragement as you move forward.
Recovery from addiction is possible. With the right support, many people go on to rebuild their health, relationships, and future. We’re here to help you do the same.
I feel ashamed. Will people judge me if I go to rehab?
Shame is one of the biggest barriers to seeking treatment. Many fear being judged as weak or irresponsible. At Malvern Private, we see you as a whole person, not just the addiction. Opiate addiction is a health condition, not a failure. Reaching out for help is a sign of courage.
How do I tell my family I need rehab without losing their trust?
This is a real fear. Many people keep opiate use hidden, worried that disclosure will destroy relationships. In truth, families often already know something is wrong. Taking responsibility and seeking help can bring relief and open the door to healing. We can help you prepare for this conversation and even involve your family in supported sessions if you choose.
How do I protect my job and finances while I get treatment?
Many people can take time off under medical or personal leave. Our admissions team can provide supporting documentation for your employer if required. We also discuss your private health cover and any out-of-pocket costs before admission to give you financial clarity.
What if people only ever see me as a “drug addict”?
Stigma can make you feel reduced to your addiction. At Malvern Private, you are never defined by your substance use. You are seen as a whole person with strengths, struggles, and potential. Recovery is about reclaiming your identity and future.
