Addictions
Addictions We Treat
Cuan Mhuire provides unique, comprehensive, abstinence based programmes for a range of addictions. Our programmes are of 12 weeks duration for alcohol and gambling addictions and 20 weeks for drug addiction.
Our programmes enable participants to become aware of, and learn to deal with the underlying problems relating to these addictions, and discover their uniqueness, giftedness and their real purpose in life. Cuan Mhuire programmes seek restore hope and empower participants to rebuild their lives. Programmes can be tailored to meet the varied and diverse needs of each individual.
The Programme Includes:
- Group Therapy Meetings
- Individual Counselling
- Mediation and relaxation therapies
- Audio-visual presentations and lectures
- Therapeutic duties to develop responsibility, foster coping skills and to encourage reaching out to others
- AA, NA and GA Meetings
- Alternative Therapies
- Personal Development Classes
- Family Meetings to help family members better understand addiction and how they can assist and support the person as they progress on the road to recovery
Detoxification
Detox essentially means removing harmful toxic substances from the body. Detoxing from alcohol can cause medical complication. Medically managed detox is provided on-site in a specialist 24 hour/nurse staffed unit, with the necessary medical support and supervision available.
NOTE: Cuan Mhuire Newry does NOT provide medical detoxification.
“I was a beaten man.
I didn’t realise that was the beginning of my new life,"