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Recovery isn’t a finish line; it’s a daily practice. This ex-patient’s quote reminds us that staying connected to wellne...
26/10/2025

Recovery isn’t a finish line; it’s a daily practice. This ex-patient’s quote reminds us that staying connected to wellness and recovery support makes sobriety sustainable. At The Foundation Clinic, aftercare, peer groups, and check-ins help turn tools from treatment into habits for life. Community offers accountability, encouragement, and a safe place to speak honestly about cravings, stress, and wins. When life gets loud, support helps you pause, plan, and choose your next right step. Keep showing up for wellness meetings, therapy, movement, sleep, and moments of joy. If you’re struggling, reach out. Recovery grows stronger every time you share the load together.
There's wholeness in wellness.

Contact The Foundation Clinic - Addiction Recovery Solutions on:
(062) 676-1807 Call/WhatsApp
(010) 900-3131
info@thefoundationclinic
www.thefoundationclinic.co.za



24/10/2025

🎃 BUZZ-FREE BRAIN BASH 🧠
The only thing getting smashed is the competition!

Ready to test your trivia chops without losing your sobriety streak? Join us for the Buzz-Free Brain Bash — a sober quiz night where your mind, not the wine, does the work. 🍿

📍 Venue: Waverley Sports Club
126 Stirling Street, Waverley, 2192
📅 Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
⏰ Time: 18:30 for 19:00 till 21:30

Gather your sober squad, people in recovery, other rehabs, halfway houses, and The Foundation Clinic outpatients to come battle it out for bragging rights and glory.

Bookings are moving fast!
💸 R200 per table of four – limited to just 15 tables, so don’t overthink it (that’s what the quiz is for).
This is also a fundraiser, so if your wallet’s got a little extra love to give, donations are more than welcome. ❤️

👻 It’s Halloween, so get spooky-smart and come up with a frighteningly clever team name — we’re talking pun-level genius like “Booze Clues,” “Fright Club,” or “Ghosts of Brain Cells Past.”

📱 Contact Riaan on 084 823 5099 (WhatsApp only) to book your table and send through your team name and members.

🧩 No buzz, no booze — just brains, banter, and a bloody good time.

Coffee, tea and non-alcoholic soft drinks available from the coffee shop in the venue.
Food Menu:
* Boerewors rolls R40
* Chicken Prego's R85
* Salad R80
* Snack basket (samoosas, spring rolls, etc.) R110

This was my first time in rehab, and the experience was pleasantly unexpected. I had anticipated something very strict a...
24/10/2025

This was my first time in rehab, and the experience was pleasantly unexpected. I had anticipated something very strict and formal — a rigid program designed to force you off substances and fit you into a particular mold. Instead, what I found at The Foundation Clinic was something much broader, more adaptable, and deeply personal.

From the beginning, the approach was tailored to my specific circumstances. I was given tools that helped me understand addiction not through the lens of guilt and shame, but through recovery and hope. The focus wasn’t on punishing the past — it was on building a positive, sustainable future. That shift in perspective made all the difference for me.

If you’re considering rehab, I’d say two things.
First, go into it wholeheartedly. Don’t enter rehab unless you’re truly ready for it — not just because someone else wants you to. Be open, be willing, and embrace what the process has to offer.
Second, accept that it will be challenging. Many of the habits and behaviors that lead us to addiction are years in the making, and unlearning them takes time. Be patient with yourself. Recovery is a long journey, but it’s one that’s absolutely worth it.

For me personally, The Foundation Clinic was the best possible choice. A more rigid, disciplinary program wouldn’t have met me where I was. Here, I found an environment that helped me rediscover who I truly wanted to be. It gave me the tools to regain control of my life — and that’s not something I take lightly.

I’m filled with gratitude, because without The Foundation Clinic, I sincerely believe the path I was on was a dead end. Today, I feel renewed, empowered, and deeply thankful for the second chance I’ve been given.

Integrity in Recovery: The Cornerstone of Lasting ChangeIntegrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral...
23/10/2025

Integrity in Recovery: The Cornerstone of Lasting Change

Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that guide your actions. It is about consistency between what you believe, what you say, and what you do. Integrity means doing the right thing even when it is difficult or when no one else is watching. It involves truthfulness, accountability, and reliability, staying true to your values regardless of circumstances or external pressures.

In recovery, integrity becomes the compass that guides you through uncertainty and temptation. It means showing up for yourself, being truthful about your struggles, and honouring the promises you make to your therapist, your peers, and most importantly, to yourself. Recovery is not about perfection; it is about consistency and courage.

When you act with integrity, you rebuild self-trust, which is the foundation of lasting healing. Each time you speak your truth or take responsibility for your actions, you strengthen the belief that you are capable of real and meaningful change.

At The Foundation Clinic, we believe that integrity is the bridge between intention and transformation. Recovery rooted in integrity leads not just to sobriety but to wholeness and a renewed sense of purpose.

There's wholeness in wellness.

Contact The Foundation Clinic - Addiction Recovery Solutions on:
(062) 676-1807 Call/WhatsApp
(010) 900-3131
info@thefoundationclinic
www.thefoundationclinic.co.za



Oops, I Did It AgainYou’ve worked so hard. You’ve made changes, built new routines, and begun to feel a sense of peace r...
22/10/2025

Oops, I Did It Again

You’ve worked so hard. You’ve made changes, built new routines, and begun to feel a sense of peace returning. Then, suddenly, it happens — a drink, a hit, a message you wish you hadn’t sent. The moment after can feel crushing. Shame creeps in, whispering that you’ve failed or that everything you’ve built is gone. But pause. Breathe. This isn’t the end of your recovery. It’s a moment — painful, yes — but also profoundly human.

A slip or relapse doesn’t erase the progress you’ve made; it reveals where healing still needs attention. It’s not a reason to start over, but an opportunity to start again, with greater awareness and compassion for yourself. Recovery isn’t a straight line — it’s a series of steps, sometimes forward, sometimes sideways, sometimes back. What matters most is your willingness to keep walking.

If you’ve slipped, reach out. Talk to someone who understands — a therapist, a sponsor, a loved one. Don’t let isolation or guilt build walls between you and support. You are not broken. You are learning how to live differently, and that takes courage.

At The Foundation Clinic, we believe recovery is about connection, not perfection. Each misstep holds a message about your needs, your triggers, your resilience. Listen to it gently. Forgive yourself fiercely. Healing happens in the returning — again and again.

So yes, maybe you did it again. But this time, you can choose differently. You can choose to come back home to yourself.

At The Foundation Clinic, we believe recovery isn’t a journey you take alone. Gus’s words remind us that connection and ...
21/10/2025

At The Foundation Clinic, we believe recovery isn’t a journey you take alone. Gus’s words remind us that connection and community are not just part of recovery — they are recovery. Healing begins when we reach out, share our stories, and allow others to walk alongside us. Every conversation, every meeting, every moment of honest connection builds the foundation for lasting change.

Addiction isolates, but recovery reconnects — to ourselves, to others, and to purpose. When we consistently show up for one another, we create a safe space where growth, accountability, and hope thrive. Together, we rediscover the strength to heal, rebuild, and belong.

Because true recovery happens in community — one connection at a time.

There's wholeness in wellness.

Contact The Foundation Clinic - Addiction Recovery Solutions on:
(062) 676-1807 Call/WhatsApp
(010) 900-3131
info@thefoundationclinic
www.thefoundationclinic.co.za



20/10/2025

Uppers, Downers, and the Search for Balance

People use substances for many reasons — to feel energised, to escape pain, to cope with anxiety, or to connect with others. Whether it’s the lift of a stimulant or the calm of a depressant, substance use often reflects a deeply human attempt to manage emotions and life’s pressures, not a moral failing.

Uppers — such as co***ne, amphetamines, and M**A — stimulate the brain and nervous system. They release dopamine and serotonin, creating feelings of excitement, energy, and euphoria. Many are drawn to these effects because they temporarily boost confidence, reduce fatigue, and make social interactions easier. In contrast, downers — like alcohol, opioids, or sedatives — slow brain activity. They bring calm, relaxation, and relief from tension or emotional pain. For someone living with stress, trauma, or anxiety, this soothing effect can feel like a lifeline.

Some people even mix uppers and downers in search of balance — using one to lift their mood and the other to soften the crash. But this combination can be risky, sending the body conflicting signals and increasing the chance of harm.

Beneath all of this lies a shared truth: people use substances to feel better. But over time, what begins as a coping mechanism can lead to dependency, disconnection, and despair. Recovery begins not with judgement, but with compassion and honesty.

If you recognise yourself or someone you love in this story, know that help is available. The Foundation Clinic offers a safe, supportive environment where you can rediscover peace, purpose, and hope. Healing starts with one brave step — reach out today, and let’s begin the journey together.

“Recovery is not about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you otherwise.”Re...
16/10/2025

“Recovery is not about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you otherwise.”

Recovery isn’t about reinventing yourself — it’s about returning to your truest self. Beneath the pain, the coping, and the noise of life’s expectations, there’s a version of you that’s always been worthy, whole, and enough. Healing is the process of reconnecting with that truth — of peeling back the layers and rediscovering your own light.

At The Foundation Clinic, we walk beside you as you remember who you are.

There's wholeness in wellness.

The Ghost in Your MachineWithin every human being lies a delicate balance between body, mind, and soul — a harmony that ...
14/10/2025

The Ghost in Your Machine

Within every human being lies a delicate balance between body, mind, and soul — a harmony that gives life its depth and meaning. But when drugs or alcohol enter that equation, the balance begins to fracture. What may start as a way to escape pain or heighten pleasure often becomes a slow disconnection from the very essence that makes us who we are. The “ghost in your machine” — your soul — grows quieter, harder to reach.

Substance use offers the illusion of connection and relief. The euphoria feels like freedom, but it is merely a chemical mirage, masking wounds rather than healing them. Over time, these substances dull the mind and desensitise the spirit, isolating you from others and, more painfully, from yourself. Conversations lose meaning, relationships strain, and genuine emotion is replaced by fleeting highs and heavy lows. The soul, starved of truth and presence, begins to drift — like a ghost haunting its own shell.

This isolation is not only emotional but spiritual. Drugs and alcohol build invisible barriers that separate us from beauty, love, and the quiet wisdom of the inner self. The laughter becomes forced, the nights longer, and the silence more unbearable. What was once an escape slowly turns into a prison.

Yet the ghost can return. Through honesty, stillness, and recovery, the soul learns to speak again. It whispers through creativity, forgiveness, and genuine connection. Healing begins when the mask of intoxication falls away, revealing the fragile yet powerful truth beneath — that you were never meant to numb your pain, but to transform it. When you reclaim that inner light, the ghost in your machine is no longer lost — it is alive, aware, and finally free.

There's wholeness in wellness.

Contact The Foundation Clinic - Addiction Recovery Solutions on:
(062) 676-1807 Call/WhatsApp
(010) 900-3131
info@thefoundationclinic
www.thefoundationclinic.co.za



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41 Pretoria Street
Johannesburg
2192

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Monday 07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 21:00
Thursday 07:00 - 21:00
Friday 07:00 - 21:00
Saturday 07:00 - 21:00
Sunday 07:00 - 18:00

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