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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
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Web Address
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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
  • Drug/Alcohol Misuse
Areas covered
  • Antrim
  • Ballymena
  • Ballymoney
  • Carrickfergus
  • Coleraine
  • Cookstown
  • Larne
  • Magherafelt
  • Moyle
  • Newtownabbey
Method of Access (Referral)
  • GP



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