Aspen Halfway House

05/05/2024

Deciding when to go to rehab can be a personal and challenging decision. Here are some signs that may indicate it's time to consider seeking professional help and support:

1. Loss of control: You find yourself using substances or engaging in behaviors despite negative consequences.
2. Withdrawal symptoms: You experience physical or emotional symptoms when you stop or reduce your substance use.
3. Tolerance: You need to use more of a substance to achieve the same effect.
4. Neglecting responsibilities: Your substance use or behavior is affecting your relationships, work, or daily life.
5. Continued use despite negative consequences: You continue to use substances or engage in harmful behaviors despite health, legal, or financial problems.
6. Hiding or lying about your behavior: You feel ashamed or guilty and try to hide your actions from others.
7. Relationship problems: Your substance use or behavior is causing conflicts with loved ones.
8. Physical health problems: You're experiencing health issues related to your substance use or behavior.
9. Mental health concerns: You're struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues that may be contributing to your substance use or behavior.
10. Feeling powerless: You feel like you can't stop or control your substance use or behavior.

If you identify with several of these signs, it may be time to consider seeking help at Houghton House Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Centres.

Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and there are many resources available to support you in your journey towards recovery.

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11/02/2024

𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲.

25/12/2023

24/12/2023

If the only gift you can
give to your family this
year is to show up
Clean & Sober,
just know that you
are giving them the
most priceless gift of all:
Peace of Mind.

06/12/2023

Houghton House is looking for a live in Halfway House Manager to run Aspen Halfway House in Bryanston. You will be responsible for all aspects of running the house from groceries and maintenance to resident support and guidance with their recoveries and ongoing sobriety.

You need to have good people skills and be computer literate.

We require a person who has been to a treatment centre, has knowledge of the 12 step programme and has a reliable car.

Please whatsapp Ashley on +27 (83) 255-4461 with details of your recovery and clean date as well as if you have any experience in working with addicts.

The position is available within the next week.

08/11/2023

Houghton House is looking for a live in Halfway House manager to manage one of our tertiary care facilities. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of running the house.

You need to have good people skills and be computer literate.

Experience in recovery and knowledge of the 12 steps would count as an asset.

18 months clean time if you're in recovery.
Own transport essential.

CV’s can be sent to [email protected]

17/10/2023

October 17

CHANGES

My adult son was college educated, had a good job, a car, and his own apartment. Due to his addiction, he lost everything and was forced to live on the streets where he witnessed some really bad situations. He encountered a young, homeless girl, who was also an addict, suffering a miscarriage in a public washroom. She begged him to help her. He did what he could but both she and the baby died. This lifestyle was very different from how he was raised. He grew up in a sheltered, although average suburban environment, where he was shielded from this type of reality.

Later he was arrested, and spent a month in jail. He was then sentenced to a year in drug rehab. The doctors, who examined my son, before he was admitted to the treatment center, diagnosed him with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), similar to the shell shock of soldiers and others who have gone through horrifying events. He is now seeing a psychologist for the PTSD that he incurred while he lived on the streets.

It hurts me so much to see the addict suffer, but this seemingly cruel and harsh experience may have actually been a lifesaver for the addict and to everyone who loves him. I learned in my Nar-Anon program, that I enable because I do not want to see my addicted love one suffer. I cannot bear to see him in pain so I try to fix everything. In doing so, I am standing in the way of those experiences that may be what the addict needs to find the courage to change.

💭Thought for Today: My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is struggling with similar issues and with their own loved ones, whether they are parents, spouses, children, or friends. You are not alone but among true friends who understand as few others can.

“Change is the constant, the signal for rebirth, the egg of the phoenix.” ~ Christina Baldwin



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17/10/2023

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Addiction usually follows several predictable stages. The Jellinek Curve is a U-shaped chart that describes the typical phases of addiction and recovery.

Addiction and recovery often follow a predictable pattern. The Jellinek Curve is a visual representation of the stages many people go through when grappling with a substance use problem. While the Jellinek Curve was originally created as a tool for explaining the trajectory of alcoholism, the visual arc has been modified and applied to many types of addiction.

In the early stages of addiction, it may be difficult to recognize that a person has a drug or alcohol problem. But as a person progresses further into addiction, the disease often develops in a predictable way.

The Jellinek Curve is a useful way to identify and understand where someone is along the progressive path of addiction. The U-shaped chart highlights notable symptoms through several common phases of addiction and recovery.

09/08/2023

You're fierce & fabulous!
Keep your fire alive 🔥
Happy Women's Day

15/05/2023

10/05/2023

⭐️ Way to go Bradley Cooper!

In interviews, Cooper has credited his sobriety with helping him to be more present and focused in his work as an actor and filmmaker. He has said that when he was drinking, he was not able to fully commit to his craft or to his relationships.

Cooper has also talked about how his sobriety has helped him to be a better father to his daughter, whom he welcomed in 2017. He has said that being a parent has given him a new perspective on life and that he wants to be the best role model he can be.

While he does not drink alcohol, Cooper has said that he still enjoys going out to bars and socializing with friends. He has said that he can still have fun without alcohol and that he doesn't feel like he's missing out on anything.

Cooper has been open about his past struggles with addiction and has said that he believes it's important to talk about these issues in order to reduce the stigma surrounding them. He has also been involved in efforts to raise awareness about addiction and to support people in recovery.

10/05/2023

Job opportunity for an Auxiliary Nurse with Psychiatric experience at Houghton House Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Centres. Please email your CV to [email protected]