What is rehab and do you/someone you know need it?

What Is Rehab?

Drug rehab (often called drug rehabilitation or rehab) is a term used for the processes of medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psycho-active substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs and so-called street drugs such as Tik/Methamphetamines; Cannabis; Cocaine; Crack; Heroin. It is also common for those with eating disorders; gambling; sex addiction and other compulsive behaviours to seek admission. The general goal of rehab is to help the patient to cease substance abuse, in order to avoid (or not continue) the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that can be caused. The rehab programme would give the patient understanding of their addiction and a programme to recover from their old lifestyle. With years of professional addiction treatment experience the team at Go4Rehab will assist you with with choosing the correct treatment for re-building your life and recovering from drug addiction; alcoholism; eating disorders; gambling; sex addiction and internet addiction. We refer to rehab centers world-wide. The most popular are in Cape Town; Plettenberg Bay; Johannesburg; U.K. and Thailand.

Need Rehab?

If you are reading this, it is likely you or someone close is in need of help. To see the reality of your concerns answer the questionnaire. Whilst the questions state: drugs; drink; gambling and eating (replace these with tik, crack, heroin, cannabis, sex, or the emotional turmoil which is personal to you).

• Is your drinking/drug use making your home or work life unhappy?

• Do you drink or use drugs because you are shy with other people?

• Is drinking or drug use affecting your reputation?

• Have you ever felt remorse after drinking or drug use?

• Have you got into financial difficulties because of your drinking or drug use?

• Do you turn to lower companions and inferior environment when drinking or using drugs?

• Does your drinking or drug use make you careless of your family’s welfare?

• Has your ambition decreased since bingeing or using drugs?

• Do you crave a drink or a drug at a definite time daily?

• Do you want a drink or drug the next morning?

• Does gambling or drug use cause you difficulty in sleeping?

• Has your efficiency decreased since drinking or using drugs?

• Is drinking or drug use jeopardising your job or relationship?

• Do you drink or use drugs to escape from worries or troubles?

• Do you drink or use drugs alone?

• Have you ever had a complete loss of memory as a result of your drinking or drug use?

• Has your physician ever treated you for drinking or drug use?

• Do you drink or use drugs to build up your self-confidence?

• Have you ever been in a hospital or institution as a result of drinking, drug use or eating issues?

If you answered yes to two or more it is likely you need help.

Call South Africa:

Nationwide: 0027 (0) 791 257 656 / Cape Town: 0027 (0) 21 433 1801

UK Free: 0808 120 1975

www.go4rehab.com