Addiction to drugs is becoming an increasingly serious issue in South Africa. More than 13 million people are directly impacted by substance misuse, and even one drug user can have a significant influence on his or her immediate family, friends, and colleagues, in addition to other social networks. Drug usage has been related to a number of crimes, including homicide, rape, and theft, because users strive to obtain enough drugs to satisfy their addiction by doing these illegal acts. Abuse of drugs has been linked to the transmission of diseases including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B, which can occur when people share needles. The use of illegal substances is on the rise in South Africa; yet, the country is home to a sizable number of drug treatment facilities where individuals struggling with a substance use disorder can find assistance.