Objectives

Although there is no medical, social or psychological cure and certainly no quick fix for substance dependency, people can be helped to manage and maintain a substance abuse free life style.

Our comprehensive Out-patient Programme has been specially designed to render an early intervention as well as a more intensive treatment programme for males and females of all ages, regardless of the substances they are abusing. All clients who have been assessed and who stand to benefit from our structured community-based out-patient programme will be accepted for treatment.

The specific objectives of the programme, which is based on a combination of best practice substance abuse intervention models, are to:

• Assist the client to gain insight into and an understanding of his/her substance abuse problem,
• Equip the client to develop a positive self-image and build on his/her strengths
• Develop appropriate life skills to maintain a substance abuse free lifestyle,
• Take the necessary steps to reduce the risks of relapse,
• Build the required networking and support systems,
• Facilitate the individual’s re-integration and successful return to the community
• Engage family members, ensuring that they too have a good understanding of the substance abuse problem and are equipped to provide much needed support to the client, and
• Provide an after-care service or encourage attendance of a support group.