Our vision
Scientific research has shown that regular exposure to addictive substances will lead to a range of far-reaching changes in the brain. The key symptom of these changes is the recurring desire to look for or to use drugs or alcohol, even after years of abstinence. Based on the latest scientific findings, RoderSana has developed an effective treatment method. The treatment we provide is adjusted to the personal needs of our client. In close consultation with our clients and their closest family members, relatives or friends, we will decide whether the client should be admitted to the clinic or receive ambulatory treatment.
Reducing stress
High on the list of priorities when it comes to our treatment method is stress reduction. Scientific research has demonstrated that many forms of addiction are stress-related. Throughout the treatment, we teach the client how to cope with stress in such a way that the client can control his or her addiction problem autonomously. In addition to personalised therapy sessions provided by our permanent team of treating physicians, our clients are also introduced to a quest for meaning, as well as spirituality, sports, nutrition and leisure activities as part of the treatment. A wide range of leisure activities is offered at the facility, such as horse riding, sauna, fitness and mountain biking. Family members are also actively involved in the treatment process. All activities are geared towards the client’s recovery.
Context of the treatment
At RoderSana, we provide our target group with a low-threshold treatment for their addiction. There are no complex procedures, indication committees, waiting lists and poor telephone accessibility issues. Queries and needs are met quickly and with mutual respect and consultation. Within 48 hours following their admission to the clinic, our clients are invited to take part in an intake interview. The average duration of the treatment is seven weeks. We have learned from experience that this is the average time required to successfully complete the three stages of the treatment, i.e. detox treatment and lifestyle changes, consolidation, and aftercare, and to really achieve the desired results. Each treatment is readjusted to the needs of our client when needed. When selecting the type of interventions during the treatment, we strive to meet the needs and expectations of the client and his or her family at all times. On the other hand, this decision must be reviewed against the professional expertise of our treating physicians. Essentially, we strive to achieve the objective through ambulatory treatment whenever possible. Overconsumption of expensive clinical treatment is avoided where possible.
Lifestyle changes
A lifestyle change is nothing more than choosing a different direction in life. This is based on a holistic approach where physical balance is of essential importance in addition to the psychosocial recovery of our client. Dedication towards building the client’s physical strength is an important element in repairing his or her neurobiological equilibrium. From a neurobiological point of view, the improvement in lifestyle does not only reduce contact with triggers in relation to the addictive substance, but also actively reduces the exposure to stressors (both in number and in terms of duration). Furthermore, it reduces the psychological impact of these stressors through the acquisition of coping skills.
In the long term, lifestyle changes repair the neurobiological equilibrium and eliminate drug-seeking behaviour. These changes are not without consequences and may lead to more pressing, consequential and difficult issues, such as giving up or changing professional ambitions, changing or modifying (leisure) activities linked to the addiction behaviour, putting the importance of material wealth in perspective, adapting eating habits, and developing new sports activities.
From a spiritual point of view, the problem of addiction is always linked to an intense feeling of emptiness, demoralisation and loss of self-esteem: addicts believe that they are "a bad person" and can no longer see the point in life. Throughout this process of lifestyle changes, the following aspects will be addressed:
rediscovering meaningful (leisure) activities that exceed the dimension of pleasure and the feeling of a high
redefining positive goals in life
repairing emotional bonds with children and/or the partner.
