Houghton House Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Centres

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Houghton House Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Centres Changing Lives Since 1995. Houghton House provides a second chance at life.
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Houghton House has a primary care treatment clinic which specialises in alcohol and drug addiction recovery and detox. We also have both secondary and tertiary care facilities to further assist individuals with their recovery based lifestyle.

Twenty years of sobriety. Twenty years of moments, relationships and possibilities reclaimed.Tanya, thank you for sharin...
19/10/2026

Twenty years of sobriety. Twenty years of moments, relationships and possibilities reclaimed.

Tanya, thank you for sharing these heartfelt words and allowing us to celebrate this milestone with you. We are grateful to have helped lay the foundation, and we honour the commitment you have brought to your recovery over the years.

Your words also remind us how much community matters: people who listen without judgement, families who receive support, and those who keep showing up through the difficult days.

Whether you are celebrating years of sobriety or wondering how to begin, there is a place for you. You deserve care, connection and hope.

Need help for yourself or a loved one? Visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za or call 011 787 9142, or on the emergency line at 079 770 7532.

Gambling addiction can remain hidden behind a phone screen until the emotional and financial consequences become difficu...
16/10/2026

Gambling addiction can remain hidden behind a phone screen until the emotional and financial consequences become difficult to ignore.

Someone may be chasing losses, hiding transactions, borrowing money or repeatedly promising to stop. Families may sense that something is wrong without knowing what they are seeing or how to respond.

This article explains how gambling addiction develops, the warning signs to look for, practical ways to reduce access and the treatment and support available in South Africa.

Read more: https://www.houghtonhouse.co.za/educational-articles/help-for-gambling-addiction/

Need help for yourself or someone you love? Visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za or contact us on 011 787 9142.

14/10/2026

A loved one returning home from treatment can bring hope and relief, but it can also bring fear and uncertainty.

You may still feel as though you are walking on eggshells. You may be afraid to speak honestly because you do not know how your loved one will respond. The hurt, mistrust and patterns that developed during active addiction do not disappear overnight.

Rob, a Recovery Assistant (RA) at Houghton House, reflects on how reactive he was with his own family and why family members also need support and space to process what they have experienced.

Reconnecting and rebuilding trust take time. Families deserve somewhere to speak openly, learn new ways of communicating and receive support through their own recovery process.

Houghton House’s open family support group meets every Thursday at 5pm at 432 York Avenue. Anyone affected by a loved one’s addiction is welcome, even if that person is not receiving treatment at Houghton House.

Need help for yourself or someone you love? Visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za, call 011 787 9142 or contact our 24/7 emergency number on 079 770 532.

Not every difficult day requires advice or a solution. Sometimes a person in recovery may need someone to listen without...
12/10/2026

Not every difficult day requires advice or a solution. Sometimes a person in recovery may need someone to listen without judgement, sit beside them while the urge passes or help them reconnect with their therapist, sponsor, meeting or recovery plan.

Asking what would be helpful can feel more supportive than assuming. Being present does not mean becoming responsible for every feeling, craving or choice.

Support is healthiest when the person in recovery remains involved in deciding what they need and the loved one’s wellbeing is also protected.

Need help for yourself or someone you love? Visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za or contact us on 011 787 9142.

09/10/2026

Walking into rehab can feel frightening and deeply lonely. But sometimes, one of the first things you discover is that you are not as alone as you thought.

Houghton House Recovery Assistant Rob shares a personal memory of arriving in tears and being met with kindness by people who understood.

They came from different backgrounds and had lived very different lives. Yet, in that moment, those differences mattered less than what they shared: each person was there to get well.

That common understanding creates space to laugh, talk, connect and support one another through the difficult work of recovery. Sometimes, strength begins with realising that the people beside you truly understand.

Need help for yourself or someone you love? Visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za, call 011 787 9142 or contact our 24/7 emergency number on 079 770 532.

Because cannabis use is common and often socially accepted, it can be difficult to recognise when it is taking up too mu...
07/10/2026

Because cannabis use is common and often socially accepted, it can be difficult to recognise when it is taking up too much space in someone’s life. Regular use may begin as a way to relax, sleep or cope with difficult feelings. Over time, someone may notice changes in their motivation, mood, relationships, finances or ability to stop.

This article takes an honest look at cannabis dependence, the effects of long-term heavy use and what people may begin to regain when they stop.

Read more: https://www.houghtonhouse.co.za/our-blog/why-you-should-quit-weed/ Need help for yourself or someone you love?

Visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za or contact us on 011 787 9142.

05/10/2026

When someone continues using despite the harm it’s causing, it can be hard for loved ones to understand. It can look like a simple choice from the outside.

As Alex Hamlyn explains, addiction is more complicated than a lack of willpower. A person may not have chosen to become addicted, but they can still choose to ask for help. That choice can be the beginning of change.

Need help with a loved one? Visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za or call 011 787 9142. For 24/7 emergency support, call 079 770 532.

Addiction and mental health challenges often affect one another. Someone may use substances or behaviours to cope with d...
02/10/2026

Addiction and mental health challenges often affect one another.

Someone may use substances or behaviours to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma or overwhelming emotions. At the same time, addiction can worsen their mental health and make it harder to understand what is happening. Treating only one side can leave an important part of the person’s experience unaddressed.

This article explains dual diagnosis and why mental health and addiction are best understood and treated together.

Read more: https://www.houghtonhouse.co.za/our-blog/dual-diagnosis-treatment/

Need help for yourself or someone you love? Visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za or contact us on 011 787 9142.

01/10/2026

For Mo, recovery meant learning to take responsibility for his life, one step at a time.

He shares how Houghton House helped him move from relying on family to bail him out toward building confidence and independence. Today, he draws on that experience in his work as a Recovery Assistant here.

Recovery takes time. As Mo puts it, he built his life “one brick at a time.”

For more information on addiction treatment visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za or contact us at 011 787 9142, or 24/7 Emergency: 079 770 532

Many people wait because they believe things are not “bad enough” yet.They may still be going to work, maintaining relat...
29/09/2026

Many people wait because they believe things are not “bad enough” yet.

They may still be going to work, maintaining relationships or managing daily responsibilities. Families may also wonder whether they are overreacting or whether they should wait a little longer.

But help is not something you have to earn by reaching a crisis.

If substance use is affecting your health, relationships, responsibilities or sense of who you are, it is worth talking to someone. And if you are worried about someone you love, you do not need to have all the answers before reaching out for guidance.

You are allowed to ask for help before more is lost.

Need help for yourself or someone you love? Visit www.houghtonhouse.co.za, call 011 787 9142 or contact our 24/7 emergency number on 079 770 532.

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432 York Avenue Ferndale
Johannesburg
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