Inpatient Addiction Treatment

Inpatient addiction treatment offers the highest level of support and structure for individuals struggling with drug or alcohol dependency. At Step Away, our residential addiction programme is designed to remove you from destabilising environments and provide full-time care in a calm, professionally supervised setting.

As one of the leading rehabilitation centres in South Africa, we offer clinically grounded, personalised treatment that addresses not only substance use, but the emotional, psychological, and behavioural patterns that contribute to it.

What Makes Inpatient Treatment Different?

Unlike outpatient programmes — where clients return home after sessions — inpatient rehab provides complete containment. You stay at the facility 24/7, allowing for:

• A break from environmental and emotional triggers
• Full focus on healing, without the pressure of daily responsibilities
• A consistent routine that reinforces stability
• Real-time therapeutic support during moments of distress or craving
• The ability to work through complex issues in a contained, guided setting

This level of intensity and focus is often essential in the early stages of recovery, especially for individuals who have relapsed before, who have co-occurring mental health conditions, or who are withdrawing from long-term or high-risk substance use.

Inside the Inpatient Addiction Programme

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes a psychiatrist, medical doctor, psychologist, occupational therapist, social worker, and registered addiction counsellors.

Your journey begins with a comprehensive intake assessment covering medical history, substance use patterns, mental health background, and personal needs. This assessment forms the foundation of your personalised treatment plan.

During your stay, your days are structured around a therapeutic routine that may include:

• Detox support - Medically supervised, if required
• Individual therapy - One-on-one sessions with a psychologist or counsellor
• Group therapy - Sharing, processing, and skill-building with peers
• Psychoeducation - Learning about the nature of addiction, triggers, relapse prevention, and emotional regulation
• Occupational therapy -  Building real-life coping strategies and healthy daily structure
• Nutritional support - Rebuilding physical health with balanced meals
• Daily reflection and mindfulness - Helping you connect with yourself beyond the addiction

You’ll also have time for rest, journaling, nature walks, and low-pressure activities designed to support emotional decompression and personal insight.

Who Is Inpatient Treatment Designed For?

Inpatient treatment is appropriate for individuals who:

• Are experiencing moderate to severe substance dependency
• Have tried outpatient treatment with limited success
• Need to remove themselves from environments that encourage or enable substance use
• Require medical support for withdrawal and stabilisation
• Struggle with co-occurring mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma)
• Want a private, contained space to recover with professional oversight

Even if you’re unsure whether you “qualify” for inpatient treatment, our team can help you assess your situation and determine the best level of care.

The Benefits of Residential Addiction Treatment

Inpatient treatment doesn’t just focus on removing substances — it’s about restoring function, building insight, and giving individuals a foundation they can stand on once they return to the outside world.

Benefits include:

• Round-the-clock clinical support, including medical staff on-site
• Peer accountability, which fosters honesty, connection, and shared learning
• Structured, regulated days, which replace the chaos of addiction with predictability and balance
• Time and space to process complex emotions and life experiences without pressure
• Immediate access to help when cravings or emotional distress arise
• Disengagement from harmful relationships, routines, or digital noise

Step Away – Rehabilitation Center 

Step Away is a licensed rehabilitation centre in South Africa, operating with full accreditation from the Department of Health and Social Development. We’re one of the few treatment centres in Port Elizabeth offering gender-inclusive, adult-focused inpatient programmes tailored to individual needs.

We’re a professional addiction recovery center where people come to do the work of healing, guided by a team who understands the complexity of addiction and respects the dignity of each client.

Many of our clients transition from inpatient to outpatient support or aftercare, creating a longer-term recovery journey that extends beyond their residential stay.

Ready to Begin?

Inpatient treatment can feel like a big step — but for many, it’s the first step that finally leads to real change.

Whether you’re exploring this for yourself or on behalf of someone you care about, our team is here to answer your questions, explain the admission process, and help you make an informed decision.

Contact Step Away to find out more or begin the intake process.

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