CAT Addiction Treatment
Methcathinone is a potent psychoactive, and illegal drug often referred to as Kat or CAT among its users. It may also be referred to as Kitty or Meow, giving it a harmless connotation. CAT is one of the most popular drugs of choice in South Africa. It gained huge popularity due to its affordability as a cheap stimulant alternative to cocaine or ecstasy.
CAT, like the party drugs mentioned above, are commonly found in the club and party scene across South Africa. Party-goers tend to experiment during their youth which can get them hooked on CAT due to the number of psychoactive, stimulant properties as it is derived from Methcathinone.
If you, or your loved one, are currently struggling with a CAT addiction, you are not alone. Every year new cases of CAT misuse are reported in South Africa; sadly, very few seek out treatment immediately.
At The Cedars, we understand every journey is unique, and our team of counsellors work with patients struggling with CAT use and requiring help.
Seek out help for CAT addiction
CAT is psychologically highly addictive; that can cause individuals to lose their ability to feel empathy or sympathy; they may also struggle with their loss of self-worth and direction and often become distant and removed.
Because the drug is a stimulant, its usage can go on for days and often results in week-long binges, yet after CAT usage, the dreaded “come down” follows. A sobering up can be challenging for CAT users, encouraging them to keep repeating the cycle to avoid dealing with their comfortable feeling of sobriety.
CAT recovery can be challenging, but it’s not impossible, and addiction can be treated through the correct methods and therapies as long as it is treated holistically and openly.
We specialise in treating various addictions, especially addiction to CAT and other illegal drugs and prescription medication. To help you fully recover, we will first carefully assess your condition before providing an individualised course of treatment in our comfortable facilities that offer a tranquil place for you to work through our program.
Treating your CAT addiction
Your addiction treatment will include a medical check-up and stabilisation medication where required to handle withdrawal symptoms and make the process as painless as possible.
Along with a comprehensive rehabilitation programme that will care for your overall mental health and identify the root cause of your addiction, and tackle it and work towards a life of sobriety and self-control.
During rehabilitation, you will also be provided with various tools to help you achieve long-term sobriety so that once you’re back home, you have the mental clarity and enough tools of recovery to avoid relapsing.
Post-treatment for CAT addiction
Once you are discharged from our facility, if you wish, you can continue treatment. We are open to providing additional post-treatment counselling. Studies have shown that recovering addicts who take advantage of aftercare stand a better chance of avoiding a relapse.
Don’t let your CAT addiction rule your life. Take control today by getting in touch with us for professional help.
The pros and cons of CAT rehab
The advantages of seeking addiction treatment in a private rehab like ours are numerous. We are equipped with some of the top addiction counsellors in South Africa, with years of experience in helping those battling CAT addiction to achieve a full recovery in a safe environment.
Other benefits of getting your addiction treated in our facility include the following:
- Quick admission
- Medical supervision
- Personalised treatment
- Private care
- 24-hour supervision
- Safe and peaceful environments
- High-quality facilities
- Aftercare services
These benefits, along with tailored solutions for your specific case, are available to anyone seeking out private rehab treatment with The Cedars in South Africa. Reach out to us today and start your journey towards recovery.
behavioural addictions
- Eating Disorders
- Exercise Addiction
- Gambling Disorder
- Gaming Addiction
- Pornography Addiction
- Sex Addiction
- Shopping Addiction
- Social Media Addiction
treatment phases & length
Primary Phase
inclusions
- Medication assisted stabilization and withdrawal management
- Daily group-based therapy including interactive, discussion
and focus groups - Regular individual therapy sessions with a counsellor
- Introduction to 12-Step program and written Step work
- Counselling sessions and assessments with a psychologist
- Educational workshops about addiction related topics
- Family therapy sessions (arranged by Zoom if necessary)
- 12-Step Meetings
- Community outings involving fun sober recreational activities
- Healthy meals prepared by our in-house chef, regular aerobic exercise and yoga classes offered by a personal trainer, excursions
Secondary Phase
inclusions
- Daily group-based therapy including interactive, discussion and focus groups
- Regular individual therapy sessions with a counsellor
- Counselling sessions and assessments with a psychologist
- Educational workshops about addiction related topics
- Family therapy sessions (arranged by Zoom if necessary)
- 12-Step Meetings
- Community outings involving fun, sober recreational activities
Tertiary Phase
inclusions
- Accommodation and meals
- Weekly check-in groups
- Check-in sessions with their counsellor, by appointment
- Weekly 12 Step meetings
post treatment support
If you require post-treatment counselling, please click here