Addiction is a complex disease, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution Different addictions require different approaches to treatment. In this blog post, our Houghton House Professional team will discuss the differences between alcohol and drug rehab. The main difference between alcohol and drug rehab programmes is the substance that’s being treated. Alcohol rehab programmes are
A multifaceted issue, with diverse substances being abused Drug addiction in South Africa is a multifaceted issue, with diverse substances being abused and a range of factors contributing to the problem. Notably, the affordability and availability of drugs have significantly increased over the years. The World Drug Report 2022 highlighted a drop in drug prices,
Imagine a place where hope and healing intertwine, where the battle against addiction finds its strongest ally. Welcome to our extraordinary dual-diagnosis unit and rehabilitation center. Here, addiction treatment transcends ordinary boundaries, offering a sophisticated and integrated approach that touches every aspect of recovery. Our commitment to your well-being is unwavering, as we’re licensed to
Exploring the Intricate Dance between Wealth and Addiction The familiar phrase “money can’t buy you happiness” holds weight, but can it inadvertently purchase a ticket to addiction? It’s tempting to assume that wealth creates happiness and acts as a shield against the trials that afflict those with fewer means, like substance misuse and psychological turmoil.
Unique Challenges for the Affluent Addiction doesn’t discriminate. We tend to think the rich have it easy … When you occupy the upper echelons of society, your journey is uniquely peppered with different challenges. Preventing addiction in yourself or your family necessitates a strategic approach: • Recognize the Red Flags Familiarize yourself with addiction’s telltale
The Complexities and a Guide to Addiction At Houghton House Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Centres, we understand the complexities of addiction and are committed to providing you with this guide to addiction with valuable insights to help you overcome this challenging journey. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the depths of addiction,
How are children affected by parents abusing alcohol? Welcome to a sensitive topic that needs to be addressed: how children are affected by parents abusing alcohol. Alcoholism is a disease that not only affects the individual but also has profound effects on their families, especially children. Children of alcoholic parents can suffer from emotional and
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a progressive disease. It’s important to know the five stages of addiction recovery and process if you’re looking for help, or if you want to know what to expect if you suffer from addiction. There are five stages of addiction treatment: detoxing, rehabilitation, aftercare, relapse prevention, and ongoing care.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation is a method requiring mental, emotional, and transcendent change. It all begins with stopping using.
To quote Alex Hamlyn the founder and director of Houghton House:
“If you want to stop using, you are going to have to stop using“.
Alex Hamlyn
Also known as persistent depressive disorder, are comparable to those of major depression, however, they are less severe. Changes in sleeping and eating patterns, as well as weariness, despondency, difficulty concentrating, and low self-esteem, are all symptoms. A person with high functioning depression faces challenges practically every day and is constantly depressed. People with this persistent depressive condition, for the most part, function normally.
by Sanam Naran – Counselling Psychologist
The concept of addiction has been largely studied and conceptualized from a physiological and psychological standpoint. However, there is little knowledge around religious understandings of addiction. As we know, addiction does not discriminate and affects individuals from all religions, races, cultures and ethnicities. Today we delve into the understandings of addiction from Hindu and Muslim Perspectives on Addiction.
by Sanam Naran – Counselling Psychologist
You may be asking yourself some of these questions about Behavioral Addiction, either for yourself or a loved one struggling with addiction. Addiction can ruin lives and have a detrimental effect on all those involved.
Through addiction, one may lose their job, their marriage, their family, their health, their assets and their dignity and self-respect, amongst other things.
DR David Webb 12 Steps