Understanding Addiction as a Disease: What Families Need to Know
Addiction is a complex health condition that affects the brain, behaviour, emotions and relationships. Understanding it can help families support recovery more effectively.
We provide structured alcohol and drug rehabilitation and recovery support in a safe, confidential residential environment in Greater Accra. ARC approaches addiction as a treatable health condition and supports clients with dignity and respect.
Greater Accra, Ghana
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NGO Registration CG059940925. ARC operates rehabilitation and support services from locations in Greater Accra.
Courts, schools, hospitals and other referring organizations can contact ARC for assessment and referral support.
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ARC residential living room and shared lounge area.
Residential bedroom accommodation at ARC.
Shared residential living and dining area.
ARC outdoor garden area.
Select Your Pathway to Care
Take the first step in complete privacy. No judgment, no public reports. We guide you through intake, detox coordination, and personal healing.
Worried about a son, daughter, spouse, or sibling? Learn how to stage a calm intervention, what admission involves, and family counselling.
For doctors, hospitals, courts, employers and other referring organizations. Submit a professional referral for assessment and follow-up.
Support treatment for clients in financial need, rehabilitation activities, facility development, or community awareness and recovery initiatives.
ARC's rehabilitation approach may include individual and group counselling, family involvement, CBT-based interventions, Motivational Interviewing, 12-Step facilitation, relapse prevention, life-skills development and aftercare according to each client's assessed needs.
A respectful and supportive environment where clients can speak openly.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and 12-Step structure.
Structured family therapy sessions to heal broken trust and support long-term recovery.
Continued recovery support may include counselling, relapse prevention, family involvement and a halfway-home transition option for gradual reintegration.
Call, WhatsApp, or apply online in privacy.
Evaluate physical & psychological health.
Agree on length of stay & fee schedule.
Medical screening & welcoming to community.
Therapy, family sessions & 12mo support.
Practical information for individuals, families and communities navigating addiction, rehabilitation, recovery and aftercare.
Addiction is a complex health condition that affects the brain, behaviour, emotions and relationships. Understanding it can help families support recovery more effectively.
Sleep plays an important role in emotional well-being, physical health, and addiction recovery. Discover how substance use can disrupt sleep, why healthy routines matter during rehabilitation, and how individuals can develop better sleeping habits to support their recovery journey.
Relapse often begins long before a person returns to substance use. Changes in emotions, behaviour, attitudes, and daily routines can signal that someone is struggling in recovery. Learn how to recognize the early warning signs of relapse, understand common triggers, and support a loved one's recovery through healthy boundaries, open communication, and timely professional intervention.