More seeking help for amphetamine abuse

A NSW drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre has experienced a spike in the number of people seeking treatment for amphetamine-type stimulants.

Odyssey House reported a 20 per cent increase in admissions to its residential rehabilitation clinic for drugs such as ice and speed in 2011/2012, accounting for 30 per cent of clients.

Alcohol was the main drug of concern for 29 per cent of people followed by heroin and other opiates at 24 per cent.

There are no proven medications to effectively treat amphetamine-type substance dependence.

Odyssey House took part in a trial of a therapy-based treatment for people dependent on this group of drugs, with the results due to be published next year.

There were 643 admissions to Odyssey House's residential program and 327 to its withdrawal centre throughout the year.

Chief executive James Pitts said more than half of the centre's clients have mental illnesses.

Fifty-six per cent of people had been diagnosed with a mental illness compared to 42 per cent the previous year.

He said mental illness could be a pre-existing condition, exacerbated by alcohol or drug use or a symptom of withdrawal.

"People often turn to alcohol and other drugs in an attempt to feel better, have a good time or self-medicate their personal issues, yet many end up in the grip of dependence and suffering serious mental health problems, sometimes long-term," he said in a statement.

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