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Information about addiction
Addiction is a disease that affects a significant portion of the world's population. In South Africa and abroad, millions of people struggle with alcoholism, drug addiction, various other types of dependencies and eating disorders. Oasis Centre in Plettenberg Bay provides a safe place for addicts to find recovery, and has become one of the leading drug treatment faciltlies in South Africa.
The information and news below helps to enlighten individuals about the disease of addiction, and provides useful insight into addiction treatment and rehabilitation. Contact Oasis Centre in Plettenberg Bay to find out more about our drug treatment facility, or for more information about alcohol and drug addiction, dependencies, eating disorders and dysfunctional behaviours.
Treating drug addiction
Oasis Counselling Centre in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa offers addicts freedom from addiction at its drug and alcohol treatment facility.
Attending a drug rehab in South Africa is a viable option for people in foreign countries struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism. Clients come to the excellent drug and alcohol rehabs in South Africa for their experienced counsellors, effective treatment methods and cheaper costs.
The price of drug treatment facilities in South Africa is far less than in European countries, yet it is just as effective. Primary-care facilities can cost up to R70,000 per month in South Africa however this is much cheaper than the R390,000 (£30,000) that can be charged per month in the UK.
Learn more about life at in-patient facilities in South Africa, or read on to find out more about extended primary-care facilities.<
Extended primary-care facilities in South Africa
In-patients who go to residential treatment for three months or more have a better chance to achieve lasting sobriety. Anstice Wright, Director at Oasis Counselling Centre, believes that everyone can achieve sobriety if they are willing to.
"We get a lot of clients who believe their problem is one particular drug or that they can moderate their drinking. However, these delusions are the disease speaking. This disease is cunning, baffling and powerful. It kills slowly. The only way to ensure lasting recovery is first to be abstinent, and second to change internally," explains Bowey Wright, speaking from the registered rehab facility in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape.
Drug rehab in South Africa: What should you expect?
A Twelve Step Programme is a common feature of South African rehabs. The Minnesota Model of addiction treatment uses the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (and other Twelve Step fellowships) to create a daily programme of recovery. Combined with intensive therapy and a healthy lifestyle, an addict has the opportunity to turn their life around.
Another benefit of seeking treatment at a drug and alcohol treatment centre in South Africa is the outdoors lifestyle. Beach walks, horse riding, Outward Bound, Ocean Adventure are just some of the activities offered by Oasis Counselling Centre that help make it a serene place for finding recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction problems, consider alcohol or drug addiction counselling to help find recovery.
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Extended primary-care facilities are an economical option for addicts and alcoholics. These addiction centres in South Africa provide comfortable living conditions with excellent therapy facilities. Their programme for treating drug addiction stretches over three months instead of four weeks, increasing the client's probability of remaining abstinent once discharged. A month in an extended primary-care facility in South Africa costs approximately R38,000.
South African rehabs are required by law to be registered rehabilitation centres. This ensures that specific standards are maintained and clients receive the best possible care.
"Our facilities promote not only psychological, but also emotional and physical well-being. We provide group therapy and individual therapy, and encourage clients to lead a healthy life. We also promote a Twelve Step Programme as an everyday tool for remaining abstinent," says Wright.
Oasis Counselling Centre is a drug rehab in South Africa offering extended primary-care facilities for drug addiction counselling and other addictive processes.
