Help for Methamphetamine Addiction

Methamphetamine use can become difficult to control and can affect many areas of a person's life, including relationships, work, physical health, mental health and overall wellbeing.

One of the distinguishing features of the Metrix approach is that treatment takes place alongside everyday life. Rather than removing someone from their usual environment for a period of residential rehabilitation, treatment takes place while participants continue to manage their everyday lives.

We believe that learning to manage recovery in the "real world" is an important part of treatment. Participants have the opportunity to practise new skills and strategies in the situations where they will ultimately need them.

The program combines group treatment, individual check-ins, education, self-directed work and support for family and significant others.

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What Treatment Can Address

Treatment for methamphetamine addiction can involve understanding and addressing:

  • Triggers and cravings

  • Patterns of methamphetamine use

  • Automatic thoughts and behaviours

  • Managing stress and difficult emotions

  • Relationships and support systems

  • Lifestyle and behavioural changes

  • Maintaining an abstinence-based lifestyle

  • Planning for high-risk situations

  • Preventing relapse

  • Developing healthier ways of coping

The aim is not simply to stop using methamphetamine. It is to develop the knowledge, skills and strategies needed to maintain recovery over time.

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Participants have the opportunity to apply what they learn while managing their normal responsibilities and relationships.

Recovery in the Real World

Metrix encourages the involvement of family members and support people in the recovery process. Education and support can help those closest to the person in recovery develop ways of supporting lasting change.

Support for Families & Friends

We focus on helping participants understand their own patterns of substance use and develop practical strategies for responding differently.

Everyone is Different

We are upfront about the commitment required. Recovery involves regular participation, completing work between sessions and being prepared to make meaningful changes.

Is Methamphetamine Treatment Right for You?

  • Induction Phase

    The Induction phase is the first four weeks of the program. Participants attend a minimum of three sessions per week, with the option to join up to six sessions for additional support and engagement.

    Also includes:

    - Log book, including induction

    - Access to 6 groups a week, of which a minimum of 3 must be attended.

    - Regular individual check ins

    - Support and education for family and support people through attending Wednesday Strengthening Support group.

    - Weekly Drug Screening

  • Intensive Phase

    The Intensive Phase runs for 20 weeks, during which participants attend a minimum of three sessions per week, with the option to attend up to six sessions weekly for additional support.

    Also includes:

    - Access to 6 groups a week, of which a minimum of 3 must be attended.

    - 2 individual check in sessions

    - Support and education for family and support people through attending Wednesday Strengthening Support group.

    - Weekly Drug Screening

  • Maintenance Phase

    The Maintenance Phase extends over 14 weeks, with participants attending at least two sessions each week. Those seeking continued support can choose to participate in up to six sessions per week.

    Also includes:

    - 2nd cognitive assessment

    - Access to 6 groups a week, of which a minimum of 2 must be attended.

    - 1 individual check in session

    - Support and education for family and support people through attending Wednesday Strengthening Support group.

    - Weekly Drug Screening

  • Transition Phase

    The Transition Phase spans 14 weeks, offering a gradual step-down in structure while maintaining ongoing connection. Participants attend a minimum of one session each week, with the opportunity to take part in up to six sessions for continued guidance and support.

    Also Include:

    - Cognitive assessment at completion of the 14 weeks

    - Access to 6 groups a week, of which a minimum of 1 must be attended.

    - 1 individual check in session

    - Support and education for family and support people through attending Wednesday Family Group sessions.

    - Weekly Drug Screening

Book an Information Session

If our program appears to meet your needs, the next step is to make an appointment with one of our Metrix Clinicians. There is a $99 booking fee for this session where you can discuss further your interest in the program and our Metrix Clinicians will ask you some questions to obtain background which helps us determine if this is the right program for you.

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