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      <description>Kenyan law on drugs, alcohol, drink driving, involuntary admission and rehab confidentiality, explained in plain language by Holding Hands, Naivasha.</description>
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      <title>Does SHA Cover Rehab in Kenya? What Families Should Ask</title>
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      <description>Questions to ask about SHA and medical insurance cover for drug and alcohol rehab in Kenya, and how to check payment options with Holding Hands.</description>
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      <description>How to check a rehab centre in Kenya before admission: licensing, medical staff, detox, family involvement, aftercare and clear fees.</description>
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      <description>Practical steps for Kenyan families on how to talk to a loved one about rehab: timing, what to say, what to avoid and what to do if they refuse.</description>
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      <description>A step-by-step guide to planning a calm family intervention for a loved one with a drinking or drug problem, and what to do afterwards.</description>
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      <title>Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab in Kenya: Which Is Right?</title>
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      <description>The difference between inpatient (residential) and outpatient rehab in Kenya, who each suits, and how to decide. Free assessment at Holding Hands, Naivasha.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Signs of Relapse After Rehab and What to Do</title>
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      <description>Early warning signs of relapse after rehab, how families can respond calmly, and how aftercare helps. Practical advice from Holding Hands, Naivasha.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Talking to Children About Drugs: A Guide for Kenyan Parents</title>
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      <description>How to talk to your child or teenager about drugs and alcohol, warning signs in students, and where young people in Kenya can get help.</description>
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      <title>What Is Addiction? A Guide for Kenyan Families</title>
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      <description>What addiction is, what causes it, whether it can be cured and why a loved one can&#x27;t just stop. Clear answers for Kenyan families from Holding Hands, Naivasha.</description>
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      <description>A simple checklist of what to bring to residential rehab — and what to leave at home. Confirm the final list with our admissions team before you travel.</description>
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      <description>Changes in behaviour, health and relationships can be early signals. Here is what families should look out for.</description>
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      <title>What to Expect During Medical Detoxification</title>
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      <description>Detox is the first step of recovery. Learn how a medically supervised programme keeps the process safe and comfortable.</description>
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      <description>Recovery is stronger when families heal together. How family therapy supports long-term sobriety.</description>
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