How to Choose a Drug Rehab in Pretoria

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.

Stories of Recovery

• The encouragement, love and support from the team at Crossroads allowed me to eventually see that I was worth something - that my life could be turned around and that I could accomplish the things that had long been a forgotten dream.
  Oliver VG
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• On the last day of my stint at Crossroads I could only express gratitude towards all who works there. A wise councillor once commented on my question when one is ready for rehab by explaining that when one is ready for rehab, rehab is ready for you.
  Johan B
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• I was lost and my soul was broken until I ended up at Crossroads and was introduced to the Twelve Steps. With the help of their excellent staff and amazing support I have recently been clean for 18 months, I could not have done it without them!
  Carla S
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• "Just for today I am more than three years in recovery. I have Cross Roads to thank for this wonderful gift. Cross Roads helped me to set a firm foundation in my recovery on which I can continue to build."
  Angelique J
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How to Choose a Drug Rehab Centre in Johannesburg

Whether you are looking to check yourself or a loved one into a rehab centre, there are a number of factors to consider. With emotions running high and time being of the essence, choosing a drug rehab centre in Johannesburg can be daunting. Here are a few key aspects to look out for when making this important decision.

A Medical Detox Program

The initial, physical part of getting clean and staying abstinent off drugs and alcohol, is often the hardest part. Depending on the type of drug that is being abused and the extent to which it is being used, every patient experiences detox differently. Some addicts and alcoholics experience extreme physical withdrawals while others struggle with what may feel like an intense mental battle. In every case, choosing a drug rehab centre in Johannesburg that has an extensive medical detox program is key.

Trained and Experience Counsellors

In most cases, patients will be assigned to a specific counsellor who will provide guidance and therapeutic treatment on an individual level. When choosing a rehab, it may be useful to consult with the available counselling team and ask questions that will help to allay your fears and provide much-needed assurance that you are making the right decision.  

Therapy Groups

An effective and reputable drug rehab centre in Johannesburg will provide for a number of therapeutic groups as part of its treatment program. These groups may be topical or open-ended. They are designed to help the addict or alcoholic to understand the pain that their addiction is causing themselves as well as those around them. Therapy groups are also important spaces in which the addict can feel free to express themselves and relate to people who understand what they are going through.

A Relapse-Prevention Program

One very important part of treatment for drug addiction is the prevention of relapse. It is of the utmost importance for addicts to be prepared to face the real world and be assimilated back into life after treatment. A professional drug rehab in Johannesburg will provide recovering addicts with relapse-prevention programs that include specific precautions, routines and commitments, to ensure that the addict’s recovery is sustained in the long term.

If you or a loved one is suffering from alcohol 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.  

Stories of Recovery

• The encouragement, love and support from the team at Crossroads allowed me to eventually see that I was worth something - that my life could be turned around and that I could accomplish the things that had long been a forgotten dream.
  Oliver VG
  Read more
• On the last day of my stint at Crossroads I could only express gratitude towards all who works there. A wise councillor once commented on my question when one is ready for rehab by explaining that when one is ready for rehab, rehab is ready for you.
  Johan B
  Read more
• I was lost and my soul was broken until I ended up at Crossroads and was introduced to the Twelve Steps. With the help of their excellent staff and amazing support I have recently been clean for 18 months, I could not have done it without them!
  Carla S
  Read more
• "Just for today I am more than three years in recovery. I have Cross Roads to thank for this wonderful gift. Cross Roads helped me to set a firm foundation in my recovery on which I can continue to build."
  Angelique J
  Read more

Read more

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