Kate secures detox bed after eight-month wait amid service shortages

Kate, a 45-year-old mother, waited eight months for a detox bed while battling methamphetamine and GHB addiction. “I didn’t think the day was ever going to come,” she said as support workers cited a bottleneck in access to detox services across Victoria. The shortage of beds and inconsistent withdrawal guidelines exacerbate the crisis for those seeking.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by Brisbane Times