Primary Treatment

The treatment programme at The Providence Projects offers an eclectic approach which has actually been adopted by several other drug rehabs after seeing the high success rate of our treatment programme.

During Primary Treatment clients are introduced to basic recovery concepts and will be encouraged to begin to explore the recovery process. They will participate in daily group therapy sessions, one-one counselling and regular lectures and workshops on addiction and recovery related topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, relationships etc. There is also a big focus on self-esteem during this stage of treatment as although the alcoholic or addict often presents various defence mechanisms, the truth is they usually feel down on themselves which perpetuates the cycle of addiction. Alternative therapies are also offered throughout this stage of treatment.

During this stage clients will also be expected to prepare written assignments and a daily diary, reflecting on their thoughts and feelings.

In the evening clients in this stage are supported to 12 Step community based meetings of either Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. This is an essential part of treatment as recent research clearly demonstrates that good affiliations with these support groups increases the chance of long term recovery

After completing detox, clients are presented with a After completing detox, clients are presented with a certificate before progressing on to Primary Treatment.