The NRC has established a Residential treatment Program for the patients who has been achieved abstinence from drugs. The program has been in existence for over 40 years in the west. The residential drug treatment program also known as a therapeutic community model. The location of the program is in a residential settings and uses the holistic model of treatment .It consider this stages of treatment as a prelude for accepting the personal and social responsibility

The idea behind residential treatment program is that the individual who suffers from drug addiction is able to live independently in a drug free environment. They can reflect upon their live and the meaning for their existence. They can learn new skills to manage themselves effectively. Patient also learns how to use the time and inject some activities in their live. As time progresses they are able to handle more and more personal responsibility, within the residential treatment facility, and are expected to be part of the community in which they live. This means helping those who are just beginning as well as those around them. Residential drug treatment is different than other treatment methods in many ways. Individuals are able to leave their destructive environment and enter into a clean and sober atmosphere. Additionally, patients are able to associate with others who share the same goal of addiction /recovery during 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This availability of individuals and staff at any hour is invaluable when the patient is going through such a treatment.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a therapeutic facility to a patients who are diagnosed with a chronic drug and/or alcohol dependency, to prepare them for integration and be active member of society.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

A person who,

• Is an Emirate national between the ages of 18-65 years.
• Has a primary diagnosis of drug/alcohol dependence.
• Wants to continue being drug and alcohol free for the duration of the program.
• Has shown commitment to treatment.
• Completed enough time in the rehabilitation phase program at NRC.
• Has not violated the rules during admission at NRC.
• Has no means of self support and is in need of housing.

DISCHARGE CRITERIA

• Complete the course of treatment according to the management plan and all needs are met accordingly.
• Resident must obtained a full-time employment, has safe accommodation and has follow up care plan.
• Failure to follow rules and regulations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The (Therapeutic Community Model) of treatment will be applied at Emirates House.
• Staff and residents will participate together as members of a social and learning community.
• Residents will be involved daily in the decision making process to manage the program, taking into consideration the desire and the well of all members.
• The rules and regulations will be written in conjunction with the residents and any breech of the rules may leads to the termination of treatment.
• Some residents will be employed by the facility to enhance their sense of responsibility and readiness for integration back into society.
• There are various activities to address the needs of each patient. Learning and skills training are the essential part of the program.
• The clinical team will review each case on a quarterly basis to determine the readiness for discharge.
• In the case of relapse the resident will be transferred back to the main NRC program.