Rehab Staff Are the Key to the Success of a Patient’s Addiction Treatment

Research shows that rehab staff at a treatment centre are pivotal to the successful treatment of the client. Staff members need to be both appropriately qualified and experienced. There should also be enough staff members: A high staff to patient ratio improves positive outcomes. This is the post number 19 in our blog series ‘20 things you should know about rehabilitative treatment: What works’. This […]

The Importance of Long-Term Treatment & Aftercare When Leaving Rehab

If you’ve just been discharged from rehab, you might be wondering about the importance of long-term treatment and aftercare. Find out why you need to enrol in an aftercare programme immediately to safeguard your recovery. Self-help groups help too. This is blog number 18 in the series 20 things you should know about rehabilitative treatment: What Works. This list was compiled by the European Association […]

Confrontational Treatment Approaches for Addiction Do Not Work: Here’s the Evidence

Confrontational treatment approaches have been used for addiction treatment for decades, despite the fact there is no evidence to show it is effective. Studies show that confrontational treatment actually does more harm than good. This is blog number 13 in the series 20 things you should know about rehabilitative treatment: What works. This list was compiled by the European Association for the Treatment of Addiction, […]

Important Questions to Ask When Choosing a Rehabilitation Centre in Johannesburg

Making the decision to come to treatment is difficult, but finding the right treatment centre can be even more difficult, that’s why it is important to ask these questions when choosing a rehabilitation centre in Johannesburg. You may be overwhelmed by the vast number of options revealed to you by an internet search. So how should I choose a rehabilitation centre? The location of the […]

Benefits of Substance Abuse Rehabilitation

Anyone who has tried to quit an addiction on their own knows how difficult and daunting the process can be without support, that’s why it’s important to understand the benefits of substance abuse rehabilitation. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities can give an individual a better chance at finding long-term sobriety through providing support, education and practical tools to overcome their addiction. How does rehab help […]

Do I Really Need Treatment in a Rehab?

Deciding whether or not to go to treatment is difficult. But once you have made the decision, how do you find the right substance abuse rehabilitation centre in Johannesburg?

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