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On-site Medical Detox
Private Rooms Available
Unique Cultural Experiences
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About Freeman House Recovery
Freeman House Recovery is located in the beautiful mountains of South Africa. Freeman House primarily treats alcohol addiction, along with drug addictions and gambling addiction. They provide medical detox as needed, with residential treatment lasting for 1-3 months. Their expert staff tailor each treatment plan to the individual, using personalized care to meet unique needs and preferences. A wide range of adventure therapies and unique activities offer a bespoke treatment experience.
Staff at Freeman House combine clinical qualifications with compassion and empathy. Freeman House’s staff members include doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, yoga instructors and personal trainers. Clients have weekly sessions with their primary counselor, psychologist, and 12-Step counselor. Freeman House’s daily group therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) sessions. They’re also experienced working with the LGBTQ+ community to address chemsex.
Freeman House Recovery combines the Minnesota Model of care with holistic therapy services. Clients will engage in 1-on-1 counseling, 12-Step facilitation, and group therapy. Holistic therapies include cold plunge therapy, acupuncture, meditation, art therapy, yoga, woodworking, martial arts, strength training with a personal trainer, and fun weekly excursions. Freeman’s Sunday outings help build group cohesion, nurture mindfulness, and allow clients to enjoy sober activities. Outings can include safaris, quad biking, trips to the Pilanesberg National Park, rock jumping, trips to an elephant sanctuary and a game reserve, hiking, and more.
Freeman's facility offers privacy and luxury retreat with accessibility to local attractions and medical professionals. Men and women are housed separately, and the lodge provides 24-hour security. Freeman House can host up to 23 guests in 6 tasteful, well-appointed bedrooms, some with balconies offering spectacular views of the dam and the mountains. Amenities at Freeman House include tranquil gardens, a sparkling swimming pool and barbecue area, a gym, a sauna, deck area, an open area lounge, and a dining room with self-help library and stainless steel appliances.
Freeman House Recovery allows twice-weekly cell phone use (3 times weekly for foreigners), and special arrangements with counsellors to connect with work as needed. For clients needing cell phone use for work, they receive an hour of phone time in the morning and an hour in the afternoon.
A trained interventionist is available to help facilitate safe and secure travel, along with sober companions who can travel in with international clients.
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Freeman House provides individualized treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. Their team of staff personalizes treatment for each client, supporting them through different stages of recovery. Freeman House Recovery also fuels the body with healthy, nutritious meals curated by a dietician to support optimum health.
Weekly excursions to rejuvenating surrounding sites include trips to the Magaliesburg Mountains, Pilanesberg National Park, and the Hartbeespoort Dam. Freeman House also offers safari trips to showcase its location in South Africa. Clients can also enjoy activities like hiking, rock jumping, quad biking, game drives, and barge trips.
Freeman House offers a family program for clients and their loved ones. They prioritize client confidentiality, providing family counseling and treatment updates as each client desires. Families can meet with Freeman’s family counselor every Tuesday to attend a family group and receive support. Freeman House also offers educational workshops for families.
Freeman House Recovery provides a trained interventionist to help facilitate safe and secure travel, along with sober companions who can travel with international clients. The center’s secluded, discreet location offers safe and comfortable treatment, and staff can pick up clients from the airport or arrange airport pickup. There are direct flights from Australia and Europe, making treatment accessible.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
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Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Gambling
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
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Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
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Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
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Minnesota Model
The Minnesota Model encourages abstinence and family-wide healing through the 12-Steps, group therapy, and individualized, psychological treatment.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
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Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Elephant Therapy
Interacting with these awe-inspiring animals can help you regulate your emotions and practice communication.
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Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Horticultural Therapy
Gardening can be both meditative and inspiring. This therapy encourages social, emotional, and physical recovery.
Interpersonal Therapy
This brief and structured therapy addresses present relationships and improves overall communication at work, home, and other social settings.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Nutrition Counseling
Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.
Physiotherapy
Also called physical therapy, this approach includes exercise and various medical treatments for injury, pain, and disease.
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Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Solution Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy
A quick goal-oriented therapy that helps patients identify their current and future goals, find out how to achieve them, and empower future problem-solving.
Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Pornography Addiction
A person with a porn addiction is emotionally dependent on pornography to the point that it interferes with their daily life and relationships.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
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Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Gambling
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Sex Addiction
Compulsively seeking out sex can easily become a problem. This addiction is detrimental to relationships, physical health, and self-esteem.
Shopping Addiction
Excessive shopping and spending also known as compulsive buying disorder makes life unsustainable. It puts a strain on finances, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Family Member Stays
Treatment providers welcome family members to stay on-site to better the experience and success of patients and their families as a whole.
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Colleen Muskat
Family Counselor, Senior Addiction Therapist
Level 3 Addiction Counselor and Therapist
Phalane Radinku
Social Worker
Alan Freeman
Director
Brad Webster
Therapeutic Director
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counsellor (ICADC), Member BAPSA (Board of Addiction Professionals South Africa)
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I had an excellent time at Freeman House. The staff were respectful and helpful towards me. The facilities are beyond amazing. If you are looking to change your life. This is the place to go.
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