Gunnebah Addiction Retreat

Gunnebah Addiction Retreat Gunnebah is a trauma-informed alcohol & drug rehab in Northern Rivers, NSW.

Expert therapists & lived-experience staff help you start lasting recovery from addiction and mental health challenges.

Substance cravings can feel intense and difficult to manage in the moment, often creating a strong urge to act quickly j...
01/05/2026

Substance cravings can feel intense and difficult to manage in the moment, often creating a strong urge to act quickly just to relieve the discomfort.

They’re not random. Cravings are usually the brain’s learned response to stress, routines, or specific triggers built up over time.

In this blog, we explore what cravings are, why they happen, and how structured support helps people recognise triggers and manage them. Cravings are a normal part of the process and can become more manageable with the right support.

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Spending three weeks here left a strong impression, particularly the surroundings. With mountains, rainforest, and open ...
29/04/2026

Spending three weeks here left a strong impression, particularly the surroundings. With mountains, rainforest, and open space, the setting felt calm and removed from the usual pace of daily life.

They also shared that the team felt easy to approach and talk to, which helped make the experience more comfortable day to day.

It is feedback like this that highlights how much both the environment and the people around you can shape the overall recovery experience.

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If substance use has started to affect your health, relationships, or day-to-day life, it can be difficult to know what ...
27/04/2026

If substance use has started to affect your health, relationships, or day-to-day life, it can be difficult to know what to do next.

This program is designed to provide structure, support, and a clear path forward for people who feel stuck or unsure how to make a change.

What support includes:
✔ Individual therapy focused on your situation
✔ Group therapy to build connection and support
✔ Education sessions on how addiction works
✔ Structured routines with exercise and mindfulness
✔ A calm setting away from stress and triggers

The focus is not just on stopping, but on understanding what’s driving the behaviour and building practical ways to manage it over time.

If you’re considering help but unsure where to start, you can reach out and talk things through first.

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Today we remember and honour the courage, service and sacrifice of those who served our country. Lest we forget. gunneba...
24/04/2026

Today we remember and honour the courage, service and sacrifice of those who served our country. Lest we forget.

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Gunnebah is home to goats, cows, chickens and dogs, all of which form part of everyday life on the property.Spending tim...
23/04/2026

Gunnebah is home to goats, cows, chickens and dogs, all of which form part of everyday life on the property.

Spending time with animals offers something simple and steady to focus on, helping to reduce stress, ease mental pressure, and create a break from constant overthinking.

While it is a small part of the overall program, it often becomes one of the most grounding and meaningful parts of the experience for many people.

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When someone close to you is struggling with substance use, knowing how to help can be difficult.One of the most importa...
22/04/2026

When someone close to you is struggling with substance use, knowing how to help can be difficult.

One of the most important things to understand is this. Change usually only happens when the person is ready. Trying to force it often leads to resistance or setbacks.

Support is more effective when it’s informed and prepared. This can include:

✔ Understanding how addiction and treatment work
✔ Preparing for the moment they decide to get help
✔ Getting support for yourself through groups or counselling

Support is available for both you and your loved one, so when the opportunity for change comes, you’re ready to act on it.

Read more here: https://www.gunnebah.com.au/help-a-friend/

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Substance cravings can feel intense in the moment, but they are usually temporary. Research shows that most cravings pea...
20/04/2026

Substance cravings can feel intense in the moment, but they are usually temporary. Research shows that most cravings peak and pass within 15 to 30 minutes, even without acting on them.

The difficulty is how strong they feel while they’re happening. Without the right support or strategies, it can be easy to react quickly just to relieve the discomfort.

With structure and guidance, people can learn to manage these moments without acting on them. Over time, cravings often become less frequent and easier to handle.

If this is something you’ve been dealing with, you can reach out to learn more about our program, designed to help make those moments more manageable with the right structure, support, and strategies.

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17/04/2026

Free time spent in the natural and rural environment at and around Gunnebah supports our guests to slow down and feel grounded throughout the program.

With a calm, low-distraction environment and a team there to support each step of the way, guests feel settled and have the optimal opportunity to get the most out of the therapeutic program at Gunnebah.

If you or someone close to you is looking for support, reach out to learn more about the Gunnebah program.

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Exercise is part of how people begin to stabilise physically and mentally during treatment.Guests have access to a fully...
15/04/2026

Exercise is part of how people begin to stabilise physically and mentally during treatment.

Guests have access to a fully equipped gym with weights, machines, and space for structured sessions. Movement is built into the weekly program through group fitness, boxing, and guided sessions.

This consistency helps restore routine while supporting better sleep, reducing stress, and improving mood, especially when substance use has disrupted normal patterns.

For many people, rebuilding a simple routine that includes physical activity is one of the first steps toward feeling more steady again.

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One of the reasons people delay getting help is the belief that everything else has to stop first, whether it’s work, re...
10/04/2026

One of the reasons people delay getting help is the belief that everything else has to stop first, whether it’s work, responsibilities, relationships, or plans.

In reality, the longer things continue without support, the more they tend to affect those areas anyway. What may start as something manageable can gradually impact focus, energy, and day-to-day stability.

Getting help isn’t about stepping away from life completely, but about creating the time and space to address what’s been building so things can become more manageable again.

If you’ve been putting it off because it feels like too much to stop, it may be worth considering what continuing as things are is already costing.

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Substance problems don’t usually begin with chaos.For many people, they start quietly, with small changes that are easy ...
31/03/2026

Substance problems don’t usually begin with chaos.

For many people, they start quietly, with small changes that are easy to explain away. Stress. A rough patch. A big year. From the outside, everything can still look fine.

In this blog, we explore the early warning signs people often miss, changes in mood, sleep, routines, and coping that can appear long before things feel serious. Recognising these signs earlier can make it easier to get support and prevent patterns from becoming harder to shift.

If you’ve noticed things changing in yourself or someone you care about and have been unsure what it means, this is a helpful place to start.

Read the full blog here. bit.ly/4ulJCMT

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586 Nobbys Creek Road
Nobbys Creek, NSW
2484

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