A Guide to Overcoming Heroin Dependency
What is Heroin? Heroin is a powerful drug that doesn’t discriminate—it consumes lives without mercy. It is not too different from morphine, which is naturally found in opium poppy plants.…
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Richard Smith
Program Director & Founder
Richard Smith
My journey with addiction began in 1968, when I became dependant at a young age. Later I became addicted to heroin for 12 years. I finally went into recovery in 1985. From then on, I have dedicated my life to working with addicts, alcoholics and their families.
I began by studying with the Health Department Victoria completing an BACCUS (Basic Understaning of Substance Abuse) & CARE (Course in Assessment Referral and Education) course, then completed Victorian Counselling Course for Drug &Alcohol Worker at Victoria College, I further studied to become an NLP (Neuro Linguistics Programming) Practitioner, also completing Train the Trainer at the Council of Adult Education and finally a Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Drug Dependence) at Phillip Institute of Technology.
I’m also recognised by Health & Community Services as a person of a ‘prescribed class’ to provide HIV counselling. After that, I held various positions in primary health care institutions in Victoria, Australia. I formed the Hader Clinic in Melbourne in 1997. Our mission at Seasons Bali is to help you rediscover the natural happiness within when a clear body and mind is allowed to manifest and expand fully. I have been enjoying mine since 1985, and I look forward to helping you rediscover yours.
Richard’s Qualifications
Richard’s extensive education and certifications reflect a lifelong commitment to improving addiction recovery services. His academic achievements and professional training equip him to create evidence-based, compassionate care programs that deliver measurable results.
What drives Richard
Richard specialises in addiction and mental health care, with a focus on methadone-to-abstinence programs, residential treatment, and family counselling. His work has earned recognition through media features and global program success, including Seasons Bali.
Richard P. Smith
Program Director & Founder
“Recovery isn’t just about getting clean — it’s about rediscovering who you are and rebuilding a life you’re proud of.”
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Richard’s vision for lasting recovery
Richard’s approach to recovery is deeply personal and rooted in his belief that true healing requires addressing every aspect of a person’s life. His programs are designed to go beyond treating the symptoms of addiction, focusing instead on uncovering the root causes—whether trauma, family dynamics, or life stressors—and empowering clients to rebuild their lives from the ground up. This holistic philosophy delivers real results: clinical audits reveal that 75% of clients who complete a 90-day program remain clean and sober after a year. With shorter programs achieving 50% and 35% success rates for 60- and 28-day programs respectively, Richard’s vision proves that with the right support, lasting recovery is possible for everyone.
Dutch Clients
Richard Smith
OPRICHTER
Dip Sociale Wetenschappen (Verslaving), NLP Practitioner en Diploma in Counseling
Mijn reis met verslaving begon in 1968, toen ik op jonge leeftijd afhankelijk werd. Later raakte ik 12 jaar lang verslaafd aan heroïne. In 1985 ging ik eindelijk in herstel. Vanaf dat moment heb ik mijn leven gewijd aan het werken met verslaafden, alcoholisten en hun families.
Ik begon mijn opleiding bij het Health Department Victoria en rondde daar de BACCUS-cursus (Basic Understanding of Substance Abuse) en de CARE-cursus (Course in Assessment Referral and Education) af. Daarna volgde ik de Victorian Counselling Course for Drug & Alcohol Worker aan het Victoria College. Verder studeerde ik om NLP (Neuro-Linguïstisch Programmeren) Practitioner te worden, voltooide ik de Train the Trainer-cursus aan de Council of Adult Education en behaalde ik uiteindelijk een Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Drug Dependence) aan het Phillip Institute of Technology.
Ik ben ook erkend door Health & Community Services als een persoon van een ‘voorgeschreven klasse’ om HIV-counseling te geven. Daarna bekleedde ik diverse functies in eerstelijnsgezondheidsinstellingen in Victoria, Australië. In 1997 richtte ik de Hader Clinic in Melbourne op.
Onze missie bij Seasons Bali is om je te helpen het natuurlijke geluk in jezelf te herontdekken wanneer een helder lichaam en geest de ruimte krijgen om volledig tot bloei te komen. Ik geniet van dit geluk sinds 1985 en kijk ernaar uit om jou te helpen het ook te herontdekken.