The biggest obstacle I ever faced was my own limited perception of myself. RUPAUL LET’S GET STARTED Recovery Direct aims at helping you identify and resolve past traumatic experiences through an intensive treatment and care programme that uses specialised talk therapy as a primary supportive modality designed around each patients needs. The primary aim of…
Addiction Recovery Outpatient and Aftercare Programme Breaking the cycle in a short term rehab (Johannesburg) is just the first step in the journey of recovery. Recovery Direct hosts a comprehensive aftercare programme specifically designed around restoring the health and wellbeing of each patient. This continuing care programme is aimed at anyone that has completed the residential…
Customised Rehab Treatment Programmes Recovery Direct provides comprehensive therapeutic care for individuals suffering from substance use disorder and associated mental health conditions that commonly include eating disorders, gambling, sex, depression, trauma and anxiety related issues. A full spectrum of programmes to cater for the unique life circumstances of each patient. The continuum of care underpins our…
The visible and invisible costs of any untreated addiction to companies, medical aids and society at large are well documented. The existing system of identifying staff members who have a drug and alcohol addiction problem by sending them to an inpatient programme of 21 days, thereafter having six sessions with a psychologist, and no further support…
Stigmas around drug addiction cause society in general to vilify illicit drug users. However, stigmas cause people to ignore the fact that far wider-reaching addictions exist in over the counter medications and prescription medications. Remember at some stage most illicit drugs start off as legal over the counter medications. To highlight this we scoured the…
Addiction is a complex issue that can have a profound impact on workplace productivity and morale. Unfortunately, many companies are ill-equipped to handle employee addiction effectively. This can result in serious consequences for the business, from decreased productivity to increased absenteeism and even legal liability. If you suspect that an employee is struggling with addiction,…
A person that has been struggling with a substance use disorder and has been through a rehab centre and/or is starting to recover their life again, is a person that has taken recovery to heart and needs support but would probably not be looking for special or preferential treatment. If anything, they want to be…
When we started Recovery Direct’s rehabilitation facility, we first sought to identify the factors involved in actual recovery and then enlist the services if five professionals who could assist people struggling with substance use disorders find long term recovery and help to establish a world-leading recovery programme. What we unfortunately found, however, was that these…
It’s easy to see how alcohol or drug dependence causes problems on the factory floor, call centre, office, or with line workers: accidents, fatal injuries, loss of production, equipment damage, office property and more that adversely affects the organisation as a whole. Those terrible moments when your heart leaps, your skin goes cold. The entire…
Addiction is a complex and difficult condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Addiction, whether to alcohol, drugs, or other substances, can have a devastating effect on your physical and mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. While there are many different paths to recovery, long-term treatment and support is one of the most…