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THE HUMANE WAY TO
ADDRESSING DE-ADDICTION

The year 1993 saw the materialization of a dream called the Freedom Foundation trust. This facility offers treatment for alcohol and drug dependency. The exclusivity of the facility is the reason to continue and grow with various new innovations and scaled up interventions in the areas of alcohol/drug addiction. Catering to its wide clientele, this residential programme was well equipped with private rooms and dormitory facilities.

THE GOALS OF
THE TREATMENT:

  • Interrupt the drinking or drug taking behaviour.
  • Detoxification of the individual from alcohol and drugs.
  • Break through the denial mechanisms of the illness.
  • Break through barriers of isolation and loneliness which separate the individuals from the family, friends and society.
  • Identify and interrupt destructive family and social relationships and replace them with positive ways of thinking and behaving, that includes working with the whole family.
  • Identify and interrupt destructive family and social relationships and replace them with positive ways of thinking and behaving, Introduction to self help support systems at home and in the community for both family members and clients.
  • Establish new communication patterns to enhance interpersonal relationships.
  • Discover new and healthier ways of coping with feelings.
  • Encourage lifestyle changes necessary to continue abstinence.
  • Administer treatment for co- dependants to bring about more meaningful family relationships.

GIVING NEW MEANING TO ‘RECOVERY’

More often than not, the job was done when the beneficiaries left the centre. But the Freedom Foundation Trust reviewed its clients after 5 years to find out if they continued to live a fulfilling life. And that, according to the trust, was the true measure of recovery. It was a litmus test on its own methodologies.

RESTARTING WHERE WE LEFT

The trust had long since dismantled its centres, as it believed that it had done its part and transferred the knowledge. But unfortunately, even after decades of work, the situation still remains grim in India. The Freedom Foundation Trust is now planning to reenter the de-addiction space to once again offer its expertise for a changed and a changing world.

* Due to lack of resources but increase in demand, the Freedom Foundation Trust is currently turning towards donors to restart its operations.

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