Inpatient Treatment

Residential Rehabilitation with 24/7 Medical Support in Midrand, Gauteng

Inpatient treatment is our most intensive and effective level of care. Patients are booked in and based on-site full-time, removing outside distractions and triggers so complete focus can be placed on medical stabilisation, therapy and recovery. Our residential programmes run from 21 days to 3 months, depending on individual clinical needs.

Best Recovery Rate

1:3 Counsellor Patient Ratio

On-Site Medical Detox Unit

The Four Pillars of Inpatient Treatment at Tranquility

Our inpatient programme is built on four pillars that, together, give patients the strongest possible foundation for long-term sobriety:

Early recovery can be a disruptive, emotionally challenging and sensitive time. A structured treatment programme, paired with a stable therapeutic environment, is one of the most important conditions for recovery to take hold. By establishing an effective routine of planned activities, we create a comfortable, safe space for healing. At Tranquility, treatment is structured around the individual, and as recovery progresses and ongoing assessments are carried out, that structure adapts to meet each person’s changing needs.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) has become an integral part of modern addiction treatment. Our professional medical team — a medical doctor, a psychiatrist, and professional nurses — use MAT to support people recovering from a range of mind-altering substances. Medicines that reduce cravings and interrupt narcotic effects can assist with alcohol and opioid detoxification specifically. It’s important to note that our treatment protocols are designed to support the withdrawal process itself, not to serve as an opiate substitution therapy. Other, non-addictive medications may also be used to help manage anxiety, physical discomfort and insomnia during treatment.

Family involvement is often undervalued in addiction recovery, but it’s integral to successful treatment. In active addiction, the patient and their family are often caught in a co-dependent or even toxic relationship. At Tranquility, we work to help rebuild the family unit, encouraging each family member to recover in their own way and to play a constructive role in their loved one’s recovery. Onsite family support group meetings are held weekly throughout treatment.

A strong recovery support system — such as a 12-step programme — can be one of the biggest assets in staying clean and sober long-term. Our 12-step programme follows the internationally recognised Minnesota Model, one of the most established frameworks in addiction treatment worldwide. Support groups are a vital part of the continuum of care, since treatment itself is only the first step in recovery. Being part of a group of peers who understand addiction firsthand can reduce feelings of loneliness and guilt, while mentorship through the sponsorship concept helps guide patients through the ongoing recovery process. Tranquility holds 6 onsite recovery meetings every week, giving patients the chance to build connections that often continue well beyond their time with us.

Why choose Inpatient Treatment

A FULLY SUPPORTED PATH TO LASTING RECOVERY

Flexible Programme Lengths

From 21 days to 3 months, tailored to your clinical needs and pace of recovery.

Structured Daily Routine

Therapy, nutrition, exercise and rest, built into a consistent programme that supports recovery.

24/7 Medical Supervision

Round-the-clock care from our doctor, psychiatrist and nursing team throughout detox and treatment.

A Complete Break From Triggers

Full-time residential care removes outside distractions, so every day is focused on healing.

What types of therapy are used in our inpatient programme?

Our inpatient programme combines several therapeutic approaches, delivered by our multidisciplinary clinical team, to address both the addiction itself and the underlying issues driving it.

These include:

Core Therapeutic Approaches

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Short-Term Psychodynamic Therapy
Metacognitive Therapy
Person-Centred Humanistic Approach
Motivational Interviewing

Recovery & Peer Support

12-Step Facilitation (Minnesota Model)
Group Therapy
Family Counselling
One-on-One Addiction Counselling
Recovery Coaching
Written Step Work

Understanding our daily addiction counselling

One-on-one support, every day of your stay

Every patient at Tranquility receives daily one-on-one addiction counselling alongside group work. These sessions give patients a confidential space to work through the issues most closely tied to addiction, including:

Denial

Cravings & Triggers

Shame & Guilt

Trauma

Anger Management

Family Conflict

Fear of Relapse

Grief & Loss

Daily counselling helps patients build practical coping strategies, work through the emotional roots of addiction, and prepare for the realities of life after treatment. Combined with our family involvement sessions, it also plays a key role in rebuilding trust with loved ones.

Understanding our daily addiction counselling

Every patient at Tranquility receives daily one-on-one addiction counselling alongside group work. These sessions give patients a confidential space to work through the emotional roots of addiction — often including experiences like:

Denial and minimisation
Anger and resentment
Grief and loss
Trauma

Shame and guilt
Family conflict
Fear of relapse
Co-occurring anxiety or depression

Our counsellors use this one-on-one time to guide patients through step work, help manage cravings, and prepare them for the realities of life after treatment.

Benefits of daily addiction counselling

Daily one-on-one counselling, combined with group work and family involvement, gives patients a stronger foundation for lasting recovery — not just during treatment, but long after they leave.

Uncover Root Causes

Individual sessions help identify the underlying trauma, stress or circumstances driving addictive behaviour, not just the symptoms.

Build Coping Skills

Patients leave equipped with practical tools for handling triggers, cravings and high-risk situations after treatment ends.

Rebuild Family Trust

Combined with our family involvement sessions, individual counselling helps patients take ownership and begin repairing relationships damaged by addiction.

Stronger Relapse Prevention

Ongoing one-on-one guidance strengthens the relapse prevention plan carried into our Aftercare programme.

Signs inpatient treatment may be right for you

When to consider a residential programme

Hear from our patients

Real stories from real patients and families

I still call tranquility home because everything they do and say still makes sense. They keep track and support of ex patients. My best decision ever was to choose tranquility.

Coming into Tranquility I had no hope for the future. The treatment team welcomed me into their family of fellowship. You guys have given me back my life and I can never forget you.

“I feel truly blessed to have the privilege of the support offered by the staff and the people I had the pleasure in getting to know in my stay. What I have learnt and experienced at Tranquility Home has surely been one of the most memorable and needed tools that I will always keep in my new found sobriety. I would especially like to thank the senior counselors for sharing their wisdom and dedication to this program. The awesome counselors and the wonderful way they interacted with myself and the rest of the patients. This will always be my home. I discovered that when I left here, because I couldn’t wait to see all the people I had left when I came to visit, they surely will always have a special place in my heart.”

“I recommend Tranquility Home to everyone whose suffering with addictions. When I came to Tranquility, the staff welcomed me with warm hands. The atmosphere is full of love, three hot meals every day. It really feels like home. When I came I was hopeless and useless, I felt like I have no purpose but through working on the programme I’ve found who I am. I felt peace in my mind and my heart but more especially I’ve found a purpose. I fell in love with myself again. I’ve found my Higher Power here. Thanx a lot to Tranquility Home”

“I cannot describe the feeling of peace and happiness I feel inside. I came into Tranquillity Home hopeless and crying, now I leave with a known purpose – smiling from the inside out. I came in here with one question – “Who am I?” I had lost myself along the way and with the help of the staff and patients at Tranquility Home, I have been reborn. I have found myself, I know what my likes are, my dislikes, what makes me smile and what makes me cry, who my friends are and who are not. I most definitely know who those people are that are important to me. I have the chance to make good decisions in my life. A brand new life. Thank you Tranquillity Home Rehab Clinic. I would never have been able to walk this road alone and will never have to walk alone again”

I was a crystal meth addict and when I came to Tranquility not only had everyone given up on me I had also given up on myself I went from Radio Presenter to nothing I thank God that when I was ready to change I found Tranquility I'm only 9 months clean and these have been the best 9 months of my life better than the 7 years of addiction, I feel whole again

Frequently
Asked Questions

Questions we often get asked about inpatient treatment

How long does inpatient treatment last?

A: Our residential programmes range from 21 days to 3 months, depending on your individual assessment and clinical needs.

Does medical aid cover inpatient rehab?

A: Most major medical aids offer full or partial cover for inpatient treatment, though pre-authorisation is usually required. Our team can help you check your benefits.

Can family visit during treatment?

A: Yes. Family involvement is one of our four treatment pillars, with weekly onsite family support sessions built into the programme.

Is treatment confidential?

A: Completely. Confidentiality is central to how we work with every patient, both during and after treatment.

What happens after inpatient treatment ends?

A: Patients move into our Aftercare programme, which provides continued support, relapse prevention and reintegration guidance.