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My name is Jonty, I am a grateful addict.

18 November 2024
It was September 11th, 2011, I sat in the passenger seat of my mom’s car as she drove me to rehab, watching the cars and people go by. I was so numb, so dead inside and yet two emotions kept on trying to surface – the idea that I wouldn’t have to ...

From addiction to recovery – My name is Nontetho Noni Mathe

18 November 2024
My name is Nontetho Noni Mathe, 39 years old South African, born in Northern Kwazulu-Natal in a village called Nqutu later I moved to Durban and spent most of my teenage & young adult years there, I have worked in Durban & Johannesburg. Th...

My daughters remarkable transformation

18 November 2024
Betinna’s father was astounded by the remarkable transformation and recovery his daughter experienced upon joining the rehabilitation program at Houghton House Rehab. Betinna discovered hope for a brighter future at Houghton House. Her father open...

Bones – The journey continues “No matter what”.

18 November 2024
My nickname in treatment was “Bones”. I checked into HH on the 18th of August 2015 with the help of my elder brother. My DOC (drugs of choice) was crystal meth and GHB. I had gone from 84kg’s to 55kg’s. I was anorexic and severally malnourished. I...

My husband – Sober for one year

18 November 2024
I honestly did not think Sober for one Year could ever happen after approximately 30 years of drinking, the last 15 yrs heavily. I do believe if he hadn’t gone to Houghton House rehab when he did our family would not be together today. So a big th...

Donna-Lee S shares her Journey in Recovery

18 November 2024
It’s all about never wanting to chase your darkness, choosing to surrender and not give up ……

My name is Nicholas, I’m an alcoholic and I love myself.

18 November 2024
Eleven years of sobriety from being an alcoholic and the search for serenity and self-love. Today the 22nd of October 2017 is my birthday, my recovery birthday, eleven years of sobriety from being an alcoholic. When I spoke to Dy about writing som...