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Understanding Interventions

Understanding interventions

13 March 2025

Guiding a loved one towards recovery Addiction is a family disease, as it significantly impacts the individual, their family and friends. If you are concerned about a loved one, recognising the sig...
is there an addict in all of us

There is a possibly a bit of addiction in us all

4 December 2024
Some conditions are far greater in consequence and action than others but at the end of the day they all do one of the following: involve the brain...
Addiction in the workplace

Addiction in the workplace

4 December 2024
We spend a good amount of our life at work. We deal with deadlines, stress and other issues which affect our emotions right there at our desk. Anot...
Drug addiction

Drug Addiction

3 December 2024
Drug and alcohol addiction generally starts off as recreational, when the person drinks and/or uses in a social setting encouraged by having a good...
Lean Purple Drank Addiction and Abuse

Lean “Purple Drank” Addiction and Abuse

3 December 2024
In spite of the documented dangers of Lean, it’s still considered cool in some circles, especially on the South African hip hop scene. Artists like...
Understanding Interventions

Understanding interventions

13 March 2025
Guiding a loved one towards recovery Addiction is a family disease, as it significantly impacts the individual, their family and friends. If you are concerned about a loved one, recognising the signs and knowing how and when to intervene can great...
is there an addict in all of us

There is a possibly a bit of addiction in us all

4 December 2024
Some conditions are far greater in consequence and action than others but at the end of the day they all do one of the following: involve the brain’s reward system, relieve anxiety, stimulate compulsive use, and bring with them an opportunity for ...
Addiction in the workplace

Addiction in the workplace

4 December 2024
We spend a good amount of our life at work. We deal with deadlines, stress and other issues which affect our emotions right there at our desk. Another issue you must be aware of is drug abuse at work. Do you know how to deal with addiction in the ...
Drug addiction

Drug Addiction

3 December 2024
Drug and alcohol addiction generally starts off as recreational, when the person drinks and/or uses in a social setting encouraged by having a good time or escaping reality for a bit. Other options are if a prescription drug is overprescribed, or ...
Lean Purple Drank Addiction and Abuse

Lean “Purple Drank” Addiction and Abuse

3 December 2024
In spite of the documented dangers of Lean, it’s still considered cool in some circles, especially on the South African hip hop scene. Artists like AKA sing about “Coming to you live from the third world. Getting high on the purple.” Youngsters wh...
Is Cannabis Legal

Is Cannabis Legal in South Africa?

3 December 2024
There has been recent news and publicity about cannabis getting decriminalised (but not, I stress actually legalised) in South Africa. There is no real legal position or delineation for or with the use of cannabis. (dagga, marijuana, weed, dope) F...
Am I an alcoholic?

Am I an alcoholic?

3 December 2024
Drinking too much alcohol, known as the “social lubricant” often used to ‘break the ice’ – particularly on holidays or at parties. Bouts of excessive drinking can often feel like a “necessary” part of the celebration. Have you ever asked yourself ...
Methamphetamine Addiction

Rehab For Methamphetamine Addiction

3 December 2024
Tik has made headlines in South Africa as one of the most addictive and destructive drugs out there. It’s daunting, but we have to face up to the challenge – starting with understanding what it is, what it does and how we can support abusers in fi...
Addiction triggers

Addiction Triggers

3 December 2024
When you or someone you know is in recovery you will often hear of something called an “addiction trigger” or just a “trigger”. Most people in recovery will try their best to avoid these triggers at all costs but what are triggers and why do they ...
designer drugs

What are designer drugs?

3 December 2024
A designer drug is a synthetic substance that is sold (mostly) illegally as a way to get high. Bath salts, synthetic marijuana, and synthetic hallucinogens are examples of designer drugs. They are not classified as being the same as the drugs they...
addiction to prescription drugs

Prescription Medication Addiction

3 December 2024
Like alcohol, prescription medication is standard in our lives. It is seen as the ‘norm.’ We don’t raise an eye when we see someone chug down medication – as long as it comes in a nice prescription bottle. But Prescription Medication Addiction is ...
Choosing the right rehab

Choosing the right rehab

18 November 2024
It must be said that the step a person takes to sign up for drug and alcohol rehabilitation is a brave one. Looking for the best rehab for you requires courage and the ability to look forward to a better future, despite the current situation a per...

High functioning depression

18 November 2024
The signs and symptoms of high functioning depression.

Hindu and Muslim innovative perspective on addiction

18 November 2024
Addiction affects individuals from all religions, races, cultures and ethnicities

12 Steps a practical interpretation

18 November 2024
12 Steps Recovery from addiction has been described as a ‘voluntarily maintained lifestyle characterised by sobriety, personal health and citizenship’
Alcohol detox and rehab

What to know about alcohol detox and rehab programs

14 November 2024
No one on earth is the same. This is particularly true when it comes to addiction. When it comes to treating alcohol use disorder (AUD is a condition that can be diagnosed when your pattern of alcohol use is problematic and causes significant dist...

Understanding addiction and trauma

14 November 2024
Trauma impacts everyone in different ways, whether it is a one-time, numerous, or repeated incident. While many trauma victims exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), others exhibit resilient responses that do not meet the diagn...

The great benefits of sober parenthood

14 November 2024
In sober parenting, alcohol is not necessary for coping, despite what social media would have us believe. It’s not necessary to unwind with a drink at the end of a long day, and dealing with the challenges of parenting doesn’t have to be ‘numbed’ ...

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