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Author: Kyle Collins

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What Types of Therapies Are Offered at Rehabilitation Centres?

What Types of Therapies Are Offered at Rehabilitation Centres?

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Rehabilitation centres in South Africa typically offer a combination of individual counselling, group therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma-focused counselling, family therapy, 12-step facilitation, dual-diagnosis treatment, and holistic therapies such as mindfulness and exercise therapy. At Harmony Clinic in Hout Bay, Cape Town, these modalities
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How Do Recovery Programmes Differ for Various Types of Substance Abuse?

How Do Recovery Programmes Differ for Various Types of Substance Abuse?

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Recovery programmes differ by substance type because each drug creates distinct physical dependency patterns, withdrawal timelines, and psychological triggers that require a tailored clinical response. Alcohol detox demands medically managed supervision to prevent life-threatening seizures, opioid treatment relies on medication-assisted therapy, stimulant recovery centres on