Facing the harsh realities of drug addiction and alcoholism, whether it be your own or that of a loved one, is not easy. There is no quick solution to learning to live with what is now classified as a medical disease. But there is a gradual and lifelong solution called recovery, which begins with living life one day at a time. For many addicts and alcoholics, recovery begins with being admitted to a treatment centre, where they are given the tools to live life without a dependence on mood- and mind-altering substances. Know that as an addict or someone who cares about the wellbeing of an addict, you are not alone, and help is available. Here are a few things to look out for when choosing a drug rehab in Pretoria.
Family Therapy
There are a number of theories about addiction. One of those theories, is that addiction is a “family disease.” In other words, addiction goes far beyond the life and behaviour of the addict. It affects his/her entire sphere of influence, including family members, who become caught up in the same web of denial, dishonesty and manipulation that surrounds the using addict. For this reason, when an addict enters recovery, it also affects the lives of their family members. For the addict in recovery, change is a necessity, and the nature of their relationships with family will change as they learn to live a new life. When choosing a drug rehab in Pretoria, look for a treatment centre that offers family support. This will go a long way in ensuring that both the addict and his/her family gets the help they need to adapt to a new way of living and a thinking.
12-Step Fellowship Integration
One of the most important factors that have a massive impact on whether an addict is able to adapt to life in recovery, is whether they receive support after they leave treatment. This is why many treatment centres include an introduction to Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous as part of their program. Many addicts find that becoming a member of these fellowships helps them to bridge the gap between treatment and rebuilding their lives in the “real world”. Both of these fellowships host a number of regular meetings every week and will introduce the addict to recovery concepts such as “service, sponsorship” and “stepwork”.
Group Therapy
When choosing a drug rehab in Pretoria, it is important to check whether the treatment centre facilitates regular group therapy sessions. Over time, group therapy has proven to be an extremely effective treatment method. It is used all over the world in the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism and is a way to provide addicts with a space where they can relate to others who understand what they are going through. Good rehab centres will provide for a number of groups including groups where addicts can discuss how addiction has negatively affected their lives, groups where addicts can discuss what spirituality means to them and groups where addicts can help each other to set goals.
If you or a loved one is suffering from drug addiction or is abusing alcohol, know that help is readily available. Contact us for a free consultation and we’ll support you in your recovery journey.
