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Addiction Recovery Programme for Young People
Programme Overview
The FREEDOM Addiction programme is an outpatient addiction treatment programme specifically designed to meet the needs of adolescents and teens. This programme is designed to support adolescents and teens with recovery from both substance and behavioural addictions, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, compulsive sexualised behaviour, gaming, food and mobile phones and social media.
FREEDOM Addiction Treatment Program with specific Focus for Young People
| F | Find Your Strength Encourages self-discovery and the recognition of personal resilience. Teens learn to identify their inner resources and positive qualities.
| R | Rebuild Relationships Focuses on repairing trust and communication with family, friends, and mentors, key support systems for recovery.
| E | Empower Healthy Choices builds decision-making skills and self-efficacy, helping youth choose positive coping strategies over substance use.
| E | Educate for Awareness: Provides knowledge about addiction, brain development, and emotional regulation to foster understanding and responsibility.
| D | Develop Life Skills Teaches practical tools such as stress management, goal setting, and problem-solving that are essential for long-term recovery.
| O | Open Up Emotionally Promotes emotional literacy, learning to express feelings safely and seek help without fear or shame.
| M | Maintain Recovery Focuses on relapse prevention, peer support, and building a sustainable, purpose-driven lifestyle.
Programme Philosophy
The **FREEDOM** model aligns with youth-centred therapeutic principles, combining education, empowerment, and emotional growth. It integrates cognitive-behavioural strategies, family involvement, and peer-based support to create a holistic, engaging recovery journey.
Implementation Approach
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Group sessions: Peer discussion and skill-building workshops
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Individual therapy: Personalised counselling and goal-setting
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Family involvement: Guided sessions to rebuild communication
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Creative outlets: Art, music, and sports as tools for expression in addition
The programme is delivered over 12-weeks by professionally trained specialists in the areas of Counselling and Psychotherapy, children and loss, addiction and CSBS.
Programme Details
The FREEDOM Addiction programme addiction treatment program is designed for young people, teens, and adolescents. It emphasises empowerment, recovery, and sustainable growth in a youth-friendly, motivational way.
It is an outpatient addiction treatment programme specifically designed to meet the needs of adolescents and teens. This programme is designed to support adolescents and teens with recovery from both substance and behavioural addictions, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, compulsive sexualised behaviour, gaming, food and mobile phones and social media.