Criteria for Admissions

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1. Desire for Recovery:
   Clients should demonstrate a strong willingness to participate and complete the 4-week residential program
2. AGE:
   15 years and older
3. APPLICANT:
   Individuals assessed as chemically dependent, addicted to alcohol/drugs and/or co-existing mental illness (dual diagnosis).
   Dual Disorder clients stabilized on medication and meeting admission criteria will only be accepted for detoxification and rehabilitation.
   Clients must be physically able to participate in all aspects of the treatment program.
4. TREATMENT FOR:
   Alcoholism, drug and other addictions and related disorders.
5. MEDICAL:
   Prior to entry clients will be asked about their medical and physical history. We may also request information from their physician if there are any medical constraints to participating in our treatment.
   On arrival the client will visit our doctor for a minor medical check.
6. EXCLUSIONARY CRITERIA:
   Severe psychiatric disorders, including psychosis and severe clinical depression, which may require hospitalisation.
   Chronic predisposition to destructive, aggressive or violent behavior incompatible with a group living environment.
   Acute or chronic medical conditions requiring constant medical attention or hospital care.