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There are public and private services that provide withdrawal programs. The aim of
withdrawal management is to:
If you need to support someone through withdrawal, talk to a doctor (you can search
for a doctor in your region here), another health professional, or a drug and
alcohol service before starting.
It is important to look after yourself when caring for someone with an addiction.
This includes eating and sleeping well, exercising, seeing friends and taking a
break.
For more information about caring for someone, go to Carer Gateway, or call 1800
422 737.
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