Alcoholism is on a slow and steady decline around the world, with the Gen-Z generation being more health-conscious about alcohol consumption. However, in South Africa, we still have to deal with the bravado and social peer pressure elements of consuming alcoholic beverages. Although people are reluctant to admit when they have a problem, the signs are clear as day for those around them. If you are struggling with alcoholism in your life and you want to make a definitive choice to overcome it, Beethoven Recovery Centre is your answer to a wholistic alcohol therapy programme near Gauteng.
This programme is intense and requires 7 weeks of active participation. It is split into 2 phases, and we only admit people on a voluntary basis to show that they are willing to work with us through these 7 weeks. Let’s dive into detail about our alcohol therapy programme.
What Can I Expect from Beethoven Recovery Centre’s Alcohol Therapy Programme?
- Our Admission Philosophy: We only admit people of 18 years of age and older to this programme. You must choose to admit yourself to such a programme, as it would only lead to relapsing if you were forced into such a choice. When dealing with an addiction such as alcoholism, there comes a point where you start to realise just how bad things are because of your drinking habit. To avoid rock-bottom, you can make an active choice long before you get there. Do not let your pride or the stigma of seeking help at a rehab centre cloud your judgement.
- Detoxification: At Beethoven Recovery Centre, our goal is to get you on a path towards sober living wellness. You do not need alcohol to have a rich and fulfilling life. However, if you are addicted to a dangerous addictive substance such as alcohol, it can be a difficult and arduous process of detoxification. Withdrawal symptoms pose various threats to your mind and body. Luckily, we offer 24/7 medical oversight to help you through this process. Our on-site medical practitioners can help you manage these symptoms within a safe and comfortable environment. This will help you transition into the alcohol therapy programme more easily.
- Phase 1: The first phase of this programme covers the initial first 3 weeks. This phase puts the focus on education and realisation. You will be given medical lectures on the effects of addiction, how it influences your thinking patterns, and how it creates a bodily dependence that affects your daily routines. Dopamine is a chemical that is released by your brain as a reward for doing something that your brain deems rewarding. For addicts, dopamine is released when they consume their drug of choice. During this phase, you will be educated about the dangers of substance dependence, allowing you to truly comprehend just how powerful such an addiction can be.
- Introspection: During the first phase, we recommend that our patients take time for themselves to do some much-needed introspection. Self-reflection has been taught for thousands of years, as it is the most powerful method of self-healing and realisation. This will help you identify personal triggers and cravings, detrimental behavioural patterns, and false pretences that you usually go to as defence mechanisms. The goal is to come to a self-realisation that should motivate you personally to fight and overcome your addiction for good.
- Phase 2: This phase is completely voluntary and shifts the focus to maintenance, reintegration, and addiction replacement. It can be difficult to find your way as a sober person in the real world, especially if everyone in your social circle likes to be in your company when you are intoxicated. This phase teaches you the necessary skills to reintegrate into society as someone who is free from their addiction. It also gives you the knowledge and tools to maintain your sobriety for the foreseeable future. Nobody says that this journey is going to be easy. However, it starts with you making a choice to get that proverbial monkey off your back.
Beethoven Recovery Centre is your first choice in an alcohol therapy programme near Gauteng. Please browse our website for details on our programme and facilities and do not hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions. Let us be the light at the end of a dark and twisting tunnel of addiction to help you truly overcome it and forge a path to sober living wellness.