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Treatment |
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Primary Treatment Programme for Patients and their Families |
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Alcoholism or drug dependency is a disease. A chronic and progressive disease that leads to severe physical, emotional and social problems. |
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Our authentic experience in having treated over 20,000 patients during the last
30 years, has strengthened our belief that addicts, when provided timely treatment and support, can lead qualitative lives free of alcohol and drugs. |
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Objectives |
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The objective of the treatment is to achieve the twin goals of
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Total abstinence from alcohol and other drugs for life |
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Effecting positive changes towards enhancing the quality of life |
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Residential Programme |
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The treatment programme is a residential, multi-disciplinary therapeutic programme, conducted by a team of a psychiatrist, physicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nursing staff. |
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Duration : 25 days |
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Detoxification |
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Patients are admitted to the detoxification unit where the required medical treatment is given. Withdrawal symptoms due to sudden stoppage of drug usage and health problems associated with addiction are dealt with. When the physical condition of the patient stabilizes, he is transferred to the psychological therapy programme. |
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Psychological Therapy |
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Psychological therapy comprises the following techniques. Individual care and attention are given to patients. |
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Thought for the day through a story (sharing / reflection) |
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Re-educative lecture sessions (information / practical
guidelines) |
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Group activities (to reinforce the educational components) |
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Group therapy (open sharing / mutual understanding and support) |
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Individual counselling (to deal with personal issues / develop individualised treatment plan) |
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Relapse prevention programme for five
days (half a day each) |
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Exposure to AA / NA programmes |
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Free Follow-up |
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Follow-up forms an important part of the treatment and is maintained for a period of five years. Patients are encouraged to meet the Doctor and their counselors regularly to seek medical advice and report on their progress.
Duration : 2-3 years
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Frequency |
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First year : once or twice a month |
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Next 2 years : once every third month |
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Follow-up Support Services |
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Medical review |
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Individual and family counselling |
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Recovery Management programme |
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Alcoholics anonymous meetings |
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Support Groups : AA and Al-Anon |
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Patients and family members are encouraged to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon meetings. Meetings are also held at the hospital premises. |
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Family Programme |
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Objectives |
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To provide information about addiction |
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To help the family in coping with their emotions and problems |
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To enable them to develop trust towards the recovering person |
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Duration |
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Residential or outpatient
Duration : 14 days |
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The Process |
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Prayer |
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Thought for the day through a story (sharing and reflection) |
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Lectures (information / practical coping methods) |
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Group therapy (open sharing / mutual support / reinforcement) |
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Individual counseling (discussing specific problems) |
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Al-anon (mutual assistance in handling problems) |
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What the family learn |
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Not to hide alcohol bottles and not search for drugs |
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Not to argue or quarrel with the addict while he is under the
influence of drugs / alcohol |
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Not to ask him reasons for his drug use |
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Not to attempt to punish, threaten, bribe, preach or try emotional
appeal with the addict |
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In the long run, none of these methods work |
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The family members learn |
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To accept that addiction is a serious problem which requires
professional help |
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To calmly discuss addiction and related problems openly |
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To stop protecting him by covering up the consequences of his drug /
alcohol use |
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Not to feel or give the impression that the addict is doing them a favour by not ‘using’ |
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To start communicating honestly and openly to the other members in
the family about their concerns |
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To plan one day at a time and start executing their plans |
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To start looking after their own needs and the needs of other
members in the family |
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To accept that they are not alone and realize that help is available
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To identify healthy leisure activities |
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Changes that will help the family in recovery |
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Sharing responsibilities with the addict |
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Developing trust towards him |
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Overcoming the fear of relapse |
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Avoiding high expectations |
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Improving communication |
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Making efforts to overcome one’s own short comings |
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Significant features of
Primary Programme |
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Patients helped in a group setting wherein mutual support
facilitates deeper understanding of one’s problems |
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Medical and psychological aspects handled simultaneously |
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Family members given emotional support |
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Long-term follow-up maintained |
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Use of disulfiram recommended for one year |
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Specific programme conducted to deal with relapses |
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Efforts taken to contact patients who do not maintain follow-up |
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