What are the treatment options?
There are several treatment options for those in addiction. They vary in cost, duration, in-patient or out-patient treatments, and offer a variety of different therapies. (Please click here for a directory of rehabilitation centres and support groups in South Africa).
The type of treatment will depend on the age of the individual, the duration of their substance abuse, the drug or substance that they abused, the extent of their substance abuse, other behavioural disorders, compulsions, etc.
In many cases the family simply cannot afford the services of a rehabilitation centre. Families are not qualified or equipped to treat their loved one or to handle the effects of their loved one’s addiction. The best option for the family, in this case, is to strengthen the family and get information about addiction and recovery from addiction. The family needs support from churches and support groups.
Celebrate Recovery support groups are running in several churches in South Africa. This is 12 step support group which offers support to families and any person with hurts, hang-ups, or habits. ‘Tough Love’ has several support groups around South Africa. Our ‘Empowered’ seminars run regularly in Gauteng and are available in other provinces on request from churches, support groups, and other organisations. Community-based recovery centres such as Mighty Wings Life Centre are low cost and generally offer recovery services at very low costs
The type of treatment will depend on the age of the individual, the duration of their substance abuse, the drug or substance that they abused, the extent of their substance abuse, other behavioural disorders, compulsions, etc.
In many cases the family simply cannot afford the services of a rehabilitation centre. Families are not qualified or equipped to treat their loved one or to handle the effects of their loved one’s addiction. The best option for the family, in this case, is to strengthen the family and get information about addiction and recovery from addiction. The family needs support from churches and support groups.
Celebrate Recovery support groups are running in several churches in South Africa. This is 12 step support group which offers support to families and any person with hurts, hang-ups, or habits. ‘Tough Love’ has several support groups around South Africa. Our ‘Empowered’ seminars run regularly in Gauteng and are available in other provinces on request from churches, support groups, and other organisations. Community-based recovery centres such as Mighty Wings Life Centre are low cost and generally offer recovery services at very low costs