We believe that addiction is a treatable condition, and not a disease. We like to use the term clear instead of clean. By asking how long someone has been clean, implies they were dirty to begin with. Most addicts look just like you and me, and bath on a daily basis! Clear implies just that – an addict can become clear from drugs, and someone who has never been addicted is clear. ADA-SA / The Clear Option are all about changing the perception and stigmatization of addiction.
Why is inpatient (regular rehabilitation) ineffective?
Many people are starting to realise that rehabilitation is simply not working anymore. Rehabilitation offers the addict the perfect excuse to once again escape the responsibility of their actions, whilst not learning how to cope on their own; offers three meals a day in an unrealistic environment where there are no drugs available, so it is easy to stay clear; rehab does not treat the addiction, only the symptoms of the addiction, and does not actually deal with the problems that are specific to the person who is there – it only offers a generic, one size fits all approach.
Once the patient returns home, everyone expects them to be cured, however, nothing in the addict's home environment has changed – not their family, their friends or their problems. It is too easy for the addict to slip back into their old habits.
Also, regular rehabilitation has many stigmas attached to it, and often the addict may be a breadwinner or student that simply cannot afford to spend a prolonged period away from their life.
Why does The Clear Option work?
Firstly, addiction is a family problem, not an addict problem. We take a completely holistic approach to treating the addiction. Firstly, we guide the addict to learn how to cope with the problems in their own environment, as they happen. Each addict is assigned a therapist and, depending on various factors, up to 2 Addiction Recovery Coaches.
The therapist helps the addict to deal with the real reasons behind their addiction. As most addictions have a basis in trauma, as well as being developmental traumas, our therapists are qualified and specialize in treating trauma and addiction.
Partners, spouses, parents (those that have been in the same household as the family) also receive trauma therapy for the traumas they have experienced, and are also taught how to assist and support the addict through the recovery process.
The Addiction Recovery Coaches work with the patient on a daily basis, working to help the patient learn about the behaviours of addiction and how to identify them as they happen.
We teach the addict to live life on life's terms...
Supplementation is essential.
All addicts suffer from depleted dopamine and serotonin levels. This leaves the addict wishing to recover with a chance of relapse, as addiction stimulates these levels. By supplementing the addict with natural, non habit forming herbal supplements, we help control the cravings, whilst also helping the addict remain calm and focused.
The patient most often stops taking the supplements by themselves, as the supplements basically “kick-start” the natural manufacturing process of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, and once the process is working normally, the body has no benefit for the supplements and simply does not need them anymore.
Fee Structure
- R14800 (payment plans available on application)
- A once off R500 sign-up fee the first month, totalling payment at R15300-00.
- Supplements are not included and are purchased separately at a pharmacy of your choice. Pricing varies between R200 and R500 per month.
- We offer a wide variety of payment options, however, we do not accept payment in the form of cheques. We are currently not affiliated to any medical aids.
As with any other intervention or treatment program, no guarantee of whatsoever nature (explicit or implied) are given by The Clear Option Addiction Treatment Program or ADA-SA, its management, representatives, staff or authorised service providers as to the successful outcome or otherwise of its dependency or addiction programs. Terms and conditions apply.
