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AA Counsellors in South Africa | Alcohol Addiction | Treatment for Drinking Problems   AA Counsellors in South Africa Alcoholism tears apart lives and leaves misery in its wake. For most individuals, alcohol is enjoyed in moderation with only the occasional indulgence, but for others alcohol abuse can be an overwhelming addiction that that takes over their lives. It is important to understand that alcohol addiction is a disease. Like all addictions it is incurable and progressive and, if left untreated, can prove fatal. Fortunately, it is possible to manage alcoholism through proper treatment for alcohol abuse. Qualified AA counsellors in South African are best placed to provide advice and guidance on the best treatment for alcohol abuse. Alcoholics are unable to stop drinking of their own free will, even when the negative effects of their addiction become obvious to them. The root causes of the disease of addiction need to be addressed in order to properly control alcohol abuse. Alcohol addiction is a disease that can be managed through alcohol addiction counselling, for example by joining an AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) support group. It is also important to know that the drinking is not the root problem of the disease but merely a symptom. Oasis Counselling Centre offers a holistic treatment for alcoholism and incorporates a 12 Step Recovery programme, the same programme as used by AA counsellors in South Africa, which is designed to treat alcohol addiction with lasting results. Oasis counsellors are aware that to prevent a relapse, those addicted to alcohol need to learn how to manage the problems in their lives that could lead to a relapse. Group therapy and individual specialised counselling along with a daily programme of recovery such as the 12 Steps offers a much higher success rate in treating alcohol abuse. Situated in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, Oasis Counselling Centre has a staff of qualified alcohol addiction counsellors who provide a programme of holistic treatment for alcohol abuse.