Drug & Alcohol

For some people it begins as innocently as social drinking that “gets out of hand”, a way to cope when the pressure is on. For others, it might be prescription drugs or so-called recreational drugs. Whatever the substance, whatever the cause, drug or alcohol dependency is a disease that damages
emotional, physical and spiritual health.

As serious as chemical dependency is, no client’s situation is hopeless. With the right treatment clients can not only recover from dependency but also look forward to a satisfying future.

Once again, education is an important part of the recovery process and during group therapy sessions clients work on issues such as relapse prevention, how to deal with cravings and how to communicate more effectively.

Some clients join the program for detoxification only. This is achieved safely under the supervision of our medical staff that generally advise the use of medication to relieve the side effects of withdrawal.

Some clients may be drug and alcohol free, but are seeking support and education to help them maintain abstinence. Others benefit from a combination of medically assisted detoxification, support and rehabilitation.

A healthy and relaxed lifestyle combined with personal growth encourages a strong sense of self, laying the foundation for high self-esteem. Relaxation therapies are held weekly and an on-site massage therapist is also available.

Art therapy groups add another dimension to client services. Creative expression is useful in exploring issues at a deeper level, allowing the client to relax and speak more freely.

Having attained a new level of empowerment, on discharge from the Clinic clients are encouraged to attend one of the relapse prevention or Day Programs.

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