Elite De-Addiction Services (EDAS) was started nine years ago after it's British creator overcame 24 years of substance and alcohol abuse; plus heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana addiction. 

EDAS takes addiction/dependency treatment to a client's home, or a location of their choosing; any where in the world. This is called 'home based' or 'direct' treatment. They only work with one client at a time; so they are fully focused to their clients' recovery. 

EDAS is a group of international professional addiction specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, doctors, recovery coaches and alternative practitioners; who have many years of experience providing evidence based treatment for substance abuse and all addictions/dependencies. 

This treatment option is for those that don't wish to enter a residential facility (rehab) for whatever reason; these can include family and/or work commitments, disability, confidentiality, cultural differences, cost etc. 

It has advantages over residential treatment in that clients usually feel more comfortable in their own environment, are near to their local support networks and can continue their day to day lives without the disruption of having to travel or be away. It is considerably cheaper than most residential and other service providers and gives excellent value for money. 

Home based treatment can also be more effective and work quicker; due to the fact that the therapists are on the spot and available in person to the client 24/7. De-tox is often the first stage for the client; then after helping them understand why he/she is self-medicating, we help them to heal with various therapeutic approaches. We support the client in identifying the changes needed and then putting those into practice in their lives immediately. Therapy and coaching provides a safety net for the clients in their early recovery, which then leads to a strong successful recovery. EDAS is a unique organisation as they are with you in every stage of the recovery process. 

As EDAS professionals are on the spot with their client, they are also able to support those close to them such as their family, friends, colleagues; who are often affected by the clients dependency or substance abuse - so support is readily available through education, counselling, information and advice. Our services range from overseeing detoxification, intensive counselling, comprehensive relapse prevention planning, real time recovery coaching and a full after-care package; all to enable our clients' mental, physical and spiritual wellness. 

EDAS now has an office in India, as they have teamed up with TATVA; an Anglo/Indian emotional wellness and mental health awareness organisation based in Goa. TATVA offers 'extended care' to people in early recovery from addiction, who have either been in primary residential de-addiction treatment; or have got into recovery some other way. All clients must have a minimum of 28 days continuous abstinence prior to admittance. TATVA have a beautiful residential therapeutic retreat, deep in the tropical  countryside of North Goa; where clients can stay from 2 weeks to 3 months whilst having 24/7 support from international de-addiction specialists including psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, recovery coaches etc. Clients engage in a structured programme which includes individual and group therapy; plus nature, art, music therapies and massage, meditation and yoga. They are also responsible for the running of the retreat and partake in excursions and activities to places of interest. 

TATVA also offers 'Recovery Top-up Therapeutic Retreats' where they mix therapy with travel/tourism. This is for those with some recovery under their belts where they can get support/advice with counselling, relationship/family therapy, educational workshops, discussion groups, relapse prevention planning and comprehensive aftercare. Individuals and couples are welcome. Our retreat programme includes therapy in the mornings; then free time or arranged activities to explore Goa in the afternoon/evenings. 

For more information about EDAS or TATVA, their services and availability, please contact them through their web sites: 
www.addiction-elite.com      
www.tatvacenter.com