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By Oasis Counselling Centre, 26.11.09 | Comments
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 rehabs in South Africa for their experienced counsellors, effective treatment methods and cheaper costs.
The price of rehab 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
Extended primary-care facilities are an economical option for addicts and alcoholics. These centres 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.
In-patients who go to residential treatment for three months or more have a better chance to achieve lasting sobriety. Mark Bowey, counsellor 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, speaking from the registered rehab facility in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape.
Drug rehab in South Africa: What should you expect?
South African rehabs are required by law to be registered. This ensures that specific standards are maintained and clients receive the best possible care.
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.
"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 Bowey.
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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Oasis Counselling Centre is a drug rehab in South Africa offering extended primary-care facilities for treating drug addiction and other addictive processes.
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