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Effective Interventions Unit: Residential detoxification and rehabilitation services for drug users: A review

Appendix 1: List of Residential Detoxification and Rehabilitation Services in Scotland

Project Name

Type of service:
D=detox
R=rehab

Town/City

Programme Duration

Number of beds

Comments

West of Scotland

1

218

D
(respite / crisis)

Glasgow

12 weeks max.

14

The project works with women drug users going through the criminal justice system and aims to reduce illegal drug use and offending behaviour. An initial residential component is offered to those women who have no alternative housing. Abstinence is an aim only in so far as the client want this; some clients are instead stabilised on methadone.

2

Aberlour Child Care Trust (Scarrel Road)

D/R

Glasgow

6 months, can be extended

6 women and 12 children

Beds are for Glasgow area residents only.

3

No. 1 Project

R

Glasgow

6 months

6 women and 12 children

Priority given to clients from Glasgow City.
Service is also able to accept women
who are pregnant.

4

Phoenix House

D/R

Glasgow

1 year (incl. 6 months re-entry in supported accommodation)
Additional aftercare / support available as needed.

39 (main house) + 12 re-entry flats

Twelve of the 39 beds in the main house are allocated for women only. Able to provide detox prior to rehabilitation.

5

Rainbow House

R

Glasgow

6 months

14

Expecting to move premises in late summer 2004. New premises will have provision for detoxification.

6

The Orchards (part of North Glasgow Substance Misuse Service)

D
(in-patient)

Glasgow

7-14 days (avg)

2

Detox and assessment service for problem drug / alcohol users. Has 6 beds in total, but only 2 are available to drug users. Beds available only to patients in North of Glasgow. Moving in summer / autumn 2004 to a 15-bed unit with day patient unit to be available to Northeast of Glasgow.

7

Red Tower Drug Project

D, short-term R & respite

Helensburgh

12 weeks

23

The service accepts both drugs and alcohol clients. Priority is given to Glasgow residents.

8

Loudoun House Dual Diagnosis Residential Rehabilitation Unit, Ailsa Hospital

R
(in-patient)

Ayr

4 weeks

12

Majority of clients are from Ayrshire & Arran. Service is available at cost to clients from outside Ayrshire & Arran. Accept clients with mental health problems ranging from low mood and anxiety to schizophrenia.

9

Ronachan House

R

Tarbert

6 months

21

The service accepts both drug
and alcohol clients.

Southeast and Central Scotland

10

Shield Centre

R & support

Wishaw

16 weeks

2

This is a social work-sponsored service, which provides short-term rehabilitation and support to problem drug and alcohol users in North Lanarkshire. A large proportion of clients are homeless. Abstinence is an aim only in so far as the client want this; some clients are instead stabilised on methadone. Accepts referrals from both social work and health. Located next to a counselling project.

11

Bethany Christian Centre

R

Edinburgh

Initial 15-week programme, may be extended to 1 year.

16

12

Brenda House

D/R

Edinburgh

6-9 months

6 women and 12 children

13

Green Door Clinic

D

Falkirk

5 days

8

Provides medically-supported rapid opiate detoxification.

14

Malta House

R

Edinburgh

6 months

12

Clients should be detoxed before entry. The facility has a gym and workshop on the premises.

Northeast Scotland, Highland and Islands

15

Alexander Clinic

D/R

Old Meldrum (Moray)

42 days, may be extended to 12 weeks

13

Detox lasts for 7-14 days.

16

Beechwood House Rehab

R

Inverness

Offer a 4-week and a 10-week programme

15

17

Ruthven Ward, New Craigs Hospital

D

Inverness

Maximum 3 weeks

6

The beds in this in-patient ward are available for both drugs and alcohol detoxification to patients in Highland.

18

Papa Stour Project

R

Shetland

1 year (avg)

2

Currently has 2 beds, but hopes to expand to 4. Programme is geared towards individual needs. Clients must detox prior to entry. The service is based on Christian principles and there is an emphasis on restorative justice.

19

Western Isles Acute Psychiatric Unit

D

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

2-3 weeks

6

The Unit provides detoxification to drug and alcohol users who also have co-morbid mental health problems. The service is primarily for local residents, but is also used by patients from mainland Scotland who come to detox.

Borders

20

Castle Craig Clinic

D/R

West Linton

4-6 week primary programme may be followed by 6-month extended care programme.

104

A registered private hospital. Intensive 24-hour medical input available.

21

Huntlyburn House

D

Melrose

10-14 days

2

Based in an acute psychiatric hospital. Beds are available to both alcohol and drug users - no dedicated beds for drug users.

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