Dependency on prescription medication and painkillers develops differently to other forms of addiction. It often begins with a legitimate diagnosis such as pain, anxiety, insomnia, injury, and a prescription from a clinician you trusted. By the time the dependency becomes clear, the stigma and confusion around it can make it harder to seek help, not easier.
The Banyans offers a safe, private, and medically rigorous residential or day program for adults experiencing dependency on prescription medications, including opioids, benzodiazepines, sedatives, and stimulants. All care is one-on-one. All treatment is clinically led. And everything here begins in confidence.
Dependence on prescription medication often develops in the context of legitimate medical need such as chronic pain, recovery from surgery, anxiety, or sleep difficulty. Untangling that history requires careful medical, psychiatric, and psychological assessment, not a one-size approach.
Your care at The Banyans is shaped by an integrated team, including GP, psychiatrist, psychologists, registered nurses, dietitians, and exercise physiologists working together across your stay. Medical review, where clinically indicated, includes structured assessment of your current medication regime in coordination with your treating doctors, and supports any changes through medically supervised withdrawal in a safe, monitored setting.
Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing and comprehensive blood work, where appropriate, help inform medication and nutritional decisions — grounding your program in your individual biology rather than a standard protocol.
The Banyans offers a private, nationally accredited residential rehab program for prescription medication dependence, built on a one-on-one therapy model and delivered in a private hinterland setting, away from the demands and reminders of daily life.
Prescription dependence sits at the intersection of physical and psychological need. Your care is coordinated by our medical team, including GP, psychiatrist, psychologists, registered nurses, dietitians, and exercise physiologists, working closely together to support medically supervised withdrawal where indicated, address underlying drivers, and rebuild physical and emotional stability.
Whether the dependence has developed from chronic pain management, anxiety, sleep difficulty, or another medical history, your program is delivered in private suites within a hinterland residence. This allows for uninterrupted clinical work, restorative rest, and complete discretion throughout your stay.
Each program is built around your clinical history, your current medication regime, and your goals, including coordination with your existing treating doctors where appropriate. You engage at your own pace, with clearly defined clinical structure and 24/7 nursing support across the residence.
Each guest is assessed for clinical suitability to ensure residential care is the right fit. We coordinate carefully with your existing medical team during intake and through your stay, and aftercare support is available for up to two years following your residential program, helping you maintain the changes you’ve made once you return home.
The Banyans’ residential program provides intensive, one-on-one treatment through our wrap-around care model, combining medical, psychiatric, psychological, nutritional, and physical therapies in a fully private setting. Each program is designed around your clinical needs, including coordination with your existing treating doctors where appropriate. Through medically supervised withdrawal where indicated, structured medication review, individual psychological therapy, and integrated nutritional and physical health support, this approach addresses prescription medication dependence alongside the underlying drivers, supporting emotional regulation, restored physical health, and a steadier foundation for daily life.
Flexible and personalised, The Banyans’ Health Plus Day Program can be accessed independently, or after residential care for further transitional support. Delivered at our purpose-built Brisbane facility, it offers ongoing therapeutic structure within the rhythm of daily life. Through continued one-on-one access to psychologists, dietitians, and clinical specialists, the day rehab program reinforces emotional regulation, sustainable medication management, and relapse prevention to support long-term stability.
Regain stability through psychologically lead care with our Foundations Residential Program.
The Foundations Program is tailored to each guest’s needs and goals. It includes one-on-one sessions daily across psychological therapy, physical health, medical support and wellbeing, all designed to reduce overwhelm and restore momentum. Explore the program inclusions for the Foundation Program below.
The Banyans offers two distinct residential locations, each set amongst the natural beauty of the Brisbane Hinterland. Designed for privacy, comfort and focused care, both provide a tranquil environment where expert clinical treatment meets the ease of home.
Private accommodation
Dedicated therapy rooms
Infinity magnesium pool
Industry-equipped gym
Yoga studio
Private cinema
Indoor and Outdoor relaxation areas
Private accommodation
Dedicated therapy rooms
Magnesium pool
Industry-equipped gym
Yoga studio
Private cinema
Indoor and outdoor relaxation areas
Accessible exclusively to guests who reserve the entire Estate for a fully private experience.
To support your sustained recovery beyond residential treatment, our program includes aftercare services. Additionally, we can choose to engaged in an 8-week series of structured programs, one day a week, to provide ongoing support and practical assistance to build back strongly once you return to day to day life.
Our Day Programs offer focused, weekly care within our purpose-built recovery facility in Brisbane’s inner city. Benefit from private, tailored one-on-one sessions in a tranquil environment, where practical tools and expert guidance are provided to help you navigate the transition back to daily life.
Building upon your program progress, our aftercare service provides personalised, ongoing support and maintained connection. Through regular Telehealth sessions, we gain a deeper understanding of your evolving needs and tailor guidance accordingly. This collaborative approach to reintegration, ensures you receive the right support for each stage of your journey.
Contact our friendly Intake Team for a caring, confidential discussion about how The Banyans can help you to regain control and reclaim your life.
Our residential treatment program is meticulously designed by a team of world-class professionals, drawing upon the latest research and developments in mental health and addiction recovery to ensure consistent clinical excellence.
Clinical Director/ Clinical Psychologist
Medical Director
Clinical Nutritionist
Founder and Managing Director
The Banyans, along with other Sana Health Group mental health and addiction treatment facilities, adheres to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards – the benchmark for all Australian hospitals
Our initiative to attain this accreditation demonstrates our dedication to an evidence-based approach grounded in best practice clinical governance, ensuring continuous improvement and exceptional client outcomes.
These testimonials, shared with utmost confidentiality, reflect the very real journeys of individuals navigating recovery. Whilst each guest’s journey is unique, these stories offer insights into the transformative potential of The Banyans’ leading mental health and addiction treatment programs.
