FAQ
Is addiction really a disease?
It is well recognised that addiction is a chronic brain disease, an adaption process that occurs in some people who use mood altering substances (alcohol or drugs). The American Society of Addiction Medicine (2011) state "addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors. Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response. Like other chronic diseases, addiction often involves cycles of relapse and remission. Without treatment or engagement in recovery activities, addiction is progressive and can result in disability or premature death".
How do I make an appointment for assessment?
Contact with the Capri professional staff starts with a free and confidential screening appointment. Call (09) 527-6090 for a no obligation appointment with a Senior Counsellor, the Clinical Director or our Doctor. At this time you can discuss admission or other treatment alternatives with Capri, or we may be able to refer you to other appropriate community programmes.Does Capri offer formal assessments?
When requested, the Capri professional staff will provide a comprehensive assessment and formal written report for lawyers, courts, community probation, employee assistance programmes and other authorized agencies. The client must give written permission to release this type of information and there is a charge for this service.How long will I have to stay at Capri?
The Capri programme is based on individual treatment planning after a comprehensive assessment, however in most cases clients average three to five weeks residential treatment.Does Capri have individual counselling?
In addition to other structured activities, one hour of professional individual counselling is provided three to four times a week by one of our qualified Counsellors.Is Capri certified to treat addiction and other problems?
Capri is registered by the Charities Commission # CC37352 A Not for Profit Organisation and the only facility in New Zealand to have achieved all four of the following difficult to attain New Zealand and International standards designed to ensure quality treatment services for our clients.- New Zealand Ministry of Health as a Hospital – Mental Health Services
- New Zealand Ministry of Health Residential Care facility - Physical and Psychiatric Services provider.
- International Certifications as fully compliant with the New Zealand Ministry of Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Sector Standards (NZS 8157:2003). Certificate Number NZ157.03
- Fully compliant with the requirements of ISO 9001. Certificate NZ 154.03
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Is adolescent treatment offered?
No, except in unusual situations only clients over the age or 18 are admitted. Capri has been designed to treat adults in an adult environment.What are the qualifications of the staff?
All Capri treatment staff are highly qualified professionals from a number of fields who are trained in addiction treatment. Some of these include Counsellors, Psychiatrist, Adolescent Psychologist, Social Worker, Teacher, Nurse, and Support Workers.See our links.
