NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives plan to strike from 9am on Wednesday 30 July to 9am on Thursday 31 July. Patient safety is our priority and our hospitals will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments unless we have contacted you directly to reschedule.
CADS Medically managed withdrawal (MMWS) services are for people who have a physical dependence on alcohol and other drugs, such as methamphetamines, benzos, opiates, and who require medical support to withdraw from or reduce their use or to stabilise on medications.
Call MMWS for free on 0800 845 1818
9am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Call us or complete our online form if you have feedback, complaints or need to message us about an appointment.
Medically managed withdrawal inpatient services are located the Auckland City Mission:
140 Hosbon Street
Auckland
Community and home-based services are also available.
CADS provide medically managed withdrawal support through 2 services.
If you would like to know if medically managed withdrawal might be an appropriate option for you or you have questions about the process you can:
We also offer support groups specifically for whānau, friends and support people
CADS Medically managed withdrawal services in-patient unit is based in Auckland CBD. It has 10 private bedrooms each with its own air conditioning and heating and bathroom. There is a shared dining space, client lounge and group room, and a separate TV room. Private spaces are available where clients can meet their visitors.
We have downloadable information about our services and drug facts on the Health NZ website.
Community alcohol and drug service (CADS) resources — Health NZ
