There is no clear answer that explains why some people get addicted to drugs while others don't. Research has suggested a list of contributing factors, but is not yet able to accurately predict who will become an addict. Addiction strikes people regardless of age, culture, or socio-economic status. The people who attend drug rehab programs in South Africa represent a wide spectrum of society.

Addiction seems to run in families. It is debateable whether this reflects a genetic predisposition to addiction or whether it reflects a systemic problem within the family dynamic. Hearing the life histories of people in addiction treatment clinics suggests that childhood experiences have something to do with developing addiction. The various forms of abuse (sexual, emotional, physical, or neglect), exposure to trauma, or being subjected to other severe stressors can all push a child to experiment with drugs.

People who have a mental illness seem to be more susceptible to using drugs as a way to try and cope. Thus depression, perfectionism, and anxiety can all lead a person to the path of addiction. The people will "self-medicate" their symptoms by using chemicals to alter their mood. After completing a detox progam clients will often be assessed by a psychiatrist in the drug rehab to review the possibility of prescribing medication to properly address the symptoms of depression and anxiety.

There is hope for addicts. Contemporary science is revealing new treatment methodologies and approaches that are constantly improving addiction treatment. There are medical inteverventions, medications, psychotherapy, self help groups, and spiritual programs that will help the addict find recovery.

The We Do Recover group of websites offers you a wealth of information about drugs, alcohol, and other forms of addiction. We will help you to plan an effective treatment in a high quality drug rehab in South Africa. We hope that you will be able to use this information to make an informed decision about which addiction treatment center is best suited to your personal needs. Please contact us for a free assessment to help you in this process.