It’s a far cry from the shoulder-to-shoulder hustle of central London’s subway, the bustling avenues in Paris, or the packed squares here in Brussels, where there is always a chance the person walking behind recognises you, especially if you’re a high-flying executive or your business is in the public eye.
Recovery from addiction is intimidating enough, without the fear of somebody finding out. This is why White River Manor, nestled among natural beauty on the plains of one of South Africa’s largest game reserves, offers the perfect exclusive serenity where privacy is key and discretion is always maintained.
Here, we do a deep dive into why professionals around the world should consider turning to White River Manor, not just for world class luxury drug rehabilitation, but to protect their life and professional reputation.
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A world without familiar triggers
Making the decision to get help is the first step in your journey towards recovery; however, deciding where you should go to receive treatment may be the most important. While South Africa is far away from your loved ones, who may be your usual support circle, you owe it to yourself to try absolutely everything to beat your addiction, and being away from home can give you that sense of a new beginning and new life.
A study measuring drug craving referenced in the journal Addiction, points out that “craving has been conceptualised as reflecting a drug-acquisitive state which motivates drug use” — in simpler terms, obsession leads to compulsion, and if an individual is consistently surrounded by people, places and things that can trigger a craving, it can be difficult — if not impossible — to start a recovery journey.
Protecting your professional reputation
It’s difficult to have a career without your health, so rehab might be what you need to escape a rut and get your professional life back on track. There will always be a risk that people will find out about your addiction, while it doesn’t have to be a source of shame, it could dramatically change things in your workplace if people did know. In some professions, it would be totally unacceptable, while for someone who works in the public eye there is the risk of public backlash, which is why completing rehab in a far-removed location can be a significant success.
This is evidenced in a study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where researchers surveyed 709 people about their attitudes toward either mental illness or drug addiction. Only 22% of respondents said they would be willing to work closely on a job with a person with drug addiction compared to 62% who said they would be willing to work with someone with mental illness. A total of 64% said that employers should not hire people with a drug addiction compared to 25% with a mental illness.
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The wonders of the wild
Rehab doesn’t need to be in a stuffy, clinical setting. As long as it’s world-class treatment with compassionate professionals dedicated towards your addiction recovery journey, then you can heal anywhere in the world. So why not in a location where there are so many wondrous reminders about why life is worth living.
At White River Manor, guests can go off to appreciate the stunning surroundings and fully disconnect. The Kruger National Park is nearby, offering no better chance to seek peace and quiet than the home of lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants and wildebeest.
Experiences at White River Manor can include a day’s safari tour of the site, as well as the opportunity to mountain-bike or hike through mountain and forest scenery, canoe on the Sabie River or relax by the stunning Komati River… so much more than a quiet stroll in London’s Hyde Park, it just doesn’t compare.
