{"id":5539,"date":"2019-08-19T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T06:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/?p=5539"},"modified":"2019-08-20T04:23:53","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T04:23:53","slug":"how-to-choose-a-drug-rehab-in-pretoria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ssdev.co.za\/crossroads-old\/how-to-choose-a-drug-rehab-in-pretoria\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Drug Rehab in Pretoria"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Facing the harsh\nrealities of drug addiction and alcoholism, whether it be your own or\nthat of a loved one, is not easy. There is no quick solution to\nlearning to live with what is now classified as a medical disease.\nBut there is a gradual and lifelong solution called recovery, which\nbegins with living life one day at a time. For many addicts and\nalcoholics, recovery begins with being admitted to a treatment\ncentre, where they are given the tools to live life without a\ndependence on mood- and mind-altering substances. Know that as an\naddict or someone who cares about the wellbeing of an addict, you are\nnot alone, and help is available. Here are a few things to look out\nfor when choosing a drug\nrehab in Pretoria.<\/a> \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Therapy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\nThere are a number of theories about addiction. One of those\ntheories, is that addiction is a “family disease.” In other\nwords, addiction goes far beyond the life and behaviour of the\naddict. It affects his\/her entire sphere of influence, including\nfamily members, who become caught up in the same web of denial,\ndishonesty and manipulation that surrounds the using addict. For this\nreason, when an addict enters recovery, it also affects the lives of\ntheir family members. For the addict in recovery, change is a\nnecessity, and the nature of their relationships with family will\nchange as they learn to live a new life. When choosing a drug rehab\nin Pretoria, look for a treatment centre that offers family support.\nThis will go a long way in ensuring that both the addict and his\/her\nfamily gets the help they need to adapt to a new way of living and a\nthinking. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12-Step Fellowship Integration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the most\nimportant factors that have a massive impact on whether an addict is\nable to adapt to life in recovery, is whether they receive support\nafter they leave treatment. This is why many treatment centres\ninclude an introduction to Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics\nAnonymous as part of their program. Many addicts find that becoming a\nmember of these fellowships helps them to bridge the gap between\ntreatment and rebuilding their lives in the “real world”. Both of\nthese fellowships host a number of regular meetings every week and\nwill introduce the addict to recovery concepts such as “service,\nsponsorship” and “stepwork”. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group Therapy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When choosing a drug\nrehab in Pretoria, it is important to check whether the treatment\ncentre facilitates regular group therapy sessions. Over time, group\ntherapy has proven to be an extremely effective treatment method. It\nis used all over the world in the treatment of drug addiction and\nalcoholism and is a way to provide addicts with a space where they\ncan relate to others who understand what they are going through. Good\nrehab centres will provide for a number of groups including groups\nwhere addicts can discuss how addiction has negatively affected their\nlives, groups where addicts can discuss what spirituality means to\nthem and groups where addicts can help each other to set goals. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you or a loved\none is suffering from drug addiction or is abusing alcohol, know that\nhelp is readily available. Contact\nus<\/a> for a free consultation and we’ll support you in your\nrecovery journey. \n<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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