SANCA, East London

Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain¿they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long lasting and can lead to the harmful behaviours seen in people who abuse drugs. I individuals who suffer from addiction often have one or more accompanying medical issues, including lung and cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, and mental disorders. Imaging scans, chest X-rays, and blood tests show the damaging effects of drug abuse throughout the body. This rehabilitation centre focuses on person-cantered counselling and is geared also for holistic detox of the mind, body and soul, for a sustainable ongoing recovery. They have four different addiction programmes to ensure they are able to cater for differing profiles and the ongoing needs of all patients in recovery.Their world class treatment facilities are run and managed by accredited professionals and counsellors, some of whom are recovering addicts or alcoholics themselves. This contributes greatly towards the overall atmosphere of compassion and acceptance within the group.This rehab centres aim is to treat all clients with dignity and respect.