Recovering addicts talk to learners about drug issues

Drug addiction is a scourge that could overcome anyone, and Barberton and its surroundings are not exempt from this. It does not discriminate between age, income group, social background or sex and could overcome anyone at any time.
Freedom Recovery Centre (FRC) is a rehabilitation centre for recovering addicts and alcoholics. They are registered with the Department of Social Development in terms of The Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, Act 70 of 2008 and are the first rehabilitation centre in Sedibeng that boasts registration.

They are committed to bring about lifestyle changes in the recovering addicts’ lives through various programmes, ranging from 21 days to 24 weeks. They follow a holistic approach in recovery by not only focusing on the spiritual growth of the recovering addict, but also by placing emphasis on the medical and psychological recovery. Their programme focuses on spiritual growth, emotional healing, sober living, group therapy with social workers and health and nutrition among others. They also follow the 12-step programme of recovery.

Freedom Recovery Centre enrols the services of full-time medical personnel, social workers, addiction counsellors and several supporting personnel taking care of the administration, kitchen and property maintenance.
It remains one of the most affordable rehabs in South Africa. The fees that other facilities charge for a 28-day programme are sufficient to carry one resident at FRC for six months.

On Friday the team from FRC in Nigel visited Barberton High School to talk to the learners about drug awareness and the dangers of drug abuse. The team consisted of recovering addicts who shared powerful testimonies which made the learners sit up and take note.

Enquiries: Visit www.freedomrecoverycentre.co.za or send an email to info@freedomrecoverycentre.co.za. Alternatively, contact Pastor Derick Matthews on 082-506-7890.