Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Institute

Awakening House

Awakening House is an APARI managed research center for drug addicts.

The recovery program is based on twice daily meetings ( group therapy ) for addicts. The focus of these meetings are on encouraging addicts to reflect on their experiences and lives, to speak from the heart as well as listening to the experiences and concerns of other addicts who wish to recover.

NA (Narcotics Anonymous) an external self help group also participate in meetings. Other activities include therapy via our Sports Program such as softball and Badminton, the Agricultural Work Program and a Ceramic Art Program. Other programs are available to encourage participants to motivate themselves and their independency.

The Institute is located 1 hour from Tokyo in Fujioka-shi, Gunma Prefecture, surrounded by nature and mountains. In this environment addicts are able to stabilize their condition and recover from their dependency away from access to drugs.

(Program) Program Introduction

1. Group NA ( Narcotics Anonymous) Meetings.
2. Participation in NA meetings.
3. Sports Program ( Softball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Volleyball etc )
4. Agricultural Work Program
5. Occupational Therapy e.g. Ceramics Arts Program
6. Individual Interviews & Counseling
7. Case Studies ( Video & Text based ) to gain knowledge about Addiction
8. Others

(Costs) Expenses per person

1 Month :160,000 yen

–Program Expenses: Living Expenses 1000 yen per day, Food Expenses, and Facility Management Expenses.

–Consultations between persons concerned and the Institute are available for those with financial constraints.

(Conditions)

There is no age limit for those who are seeking recovery and independence from drug addiction.

(Length of Stay)

Standard recovery programs are 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months although as there is no set time for recovery individual course lengths depend on individual needs.