Carrick 1 Addiction Unit (Northern Area - Antrim)
Contact Information
- Address
- Addiction Service, Inpatient Unit, Carrick 1, Holywell Hospital, 60 Steeple Road, Antrim, Co Antrim, BT41 2RJ
- Contact Person
- Telephone Number
- 028 9446 5211
- Email Address
- No details
- Web Address
- Visit Website
Additional Information
Carrick 1 is a 10-bedded Inpatient Unit based at Holywell Hospital. It aims to provide treatment in a supportive and non-judgemental environment for adults over the age of 18 years who have alcohol or drug problems.
- Carrick 1 offers inpatient detoxification from alcohol, heroin, prescription drugs and a range of other substances.
- Where appropriate, the service can also initiate and stabilise clients on substitute treatments for heroin dependence, or other medication to help reduce relapse.
- In addition to appropriate medical treatment, Carrick 1 provides a treatment programme consisting mainly of education and information, which incorporates a harm minimisation and relapse prevention approach. The programme is delivered in both individual and group settings.
- Patients have the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of their treatment and are encouraged to do so.
- Carrick 1 also offers support and information to relatives.
Duration of stay
Length of stay varies depending on individual need, however it generally ranges between one and four weeks.
- Available to Age Groups
- 18 - 65 yrs
- Category of Services
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- Drug/Alcohol Misuse
- Areas covered
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- Antrim
- Ballymena
- Ballymoney
- Carrickfergus
- Coleraine
- Cookstown
- Larne
- Magherafelt
- Moyle
- Newtownabbey
- Method of Access (Referral)
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- GP
