In the Tertiary phase, after detoxification the client is transferred to our Rehabilitation Centre, where he is kept under a strict time schedule. The main aim of the Rehabilitation process is to bring about a healing physically, mentally and spiritually. Through prayer, meditation N.A.(Narcotics Anonymous)/A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings, counselling and the ‘therapeutic community model’, the client starts to gain a sense of belonging and responsibility. Through the activities of the Centre the client is taught to cope with life without the use of any mood altering substance. Holistic treatment usually lasts for four months or more.

Most injecting drug users use dirty needles and syringes and, as a result, abscess forms at the site of injection. Those with abscesses are motivated to seek treatment. During the detoxification period, these abscesses are treated.

According to medical science, addiction is basically a psychological disease and obsession for substance is its manifestation. Thus, as it is a disease, it has a proper treatment procedure. The flow chart below demonstrates how an addict can live in the mainstream effectively without using addictive substances and can be a person of proactive and productive habits.