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The universal advantages of a 12-step programme

12 May 2025

How everyone can benefit from the 12 steps – not just those with addiction The 12 step programme is best known as the core of recovery programmes like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), designed for people...
Help for gambling addiction

Grasping gambling addiction

27 March 2025
How gambling addiction manifests and its effects Gambling has become increasingly popular nationally. In 2024, South Africans contributed over R1 t...
Corporate addiction programmes

Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and rehabilitation

13 March 2025
Supporting workplace well-being through treatment solutions An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a voluntary, work-based intervention offered ...
managing drug and alcohol relapse

Relapse and the need for continuous care

26 February 2025
The path to a lasting and healthy recovery Relapse is a common challenge in addiction recovery and happens when a person stops maintaining their go...
Medical aid for addiction

Does my medical aid cover addiction treatment?

19 February 2025
Which medical aids cover addiction treatment and what this coverage entails. South Africa is facing an addiction epidemic, with around 15% of the p...
Success story on recovery

The universal advantages of a 12-step programme

12 May 2025
How everyone can benefit from the 12 steps – not just those with addiction The 12 step programme is best known as the core of recovery programmes like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), designed for people struggling with addiction. But what many people d...
Help for gambling addiction

Grasping gambling addiction

27 March 2025
How gambling addiction manifests and its effects Gambling has become increasingly popular nationally. In 2024, South Africans contributed over R1 trillion to the gambling industry, a 40% increase from 2023. According to a study by an online sports...
Corporate addiction programmes

Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and rehabilitation

13 March 2025
Supporting workplace well-being through treatment solutions An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a voluntary, work-based intervention offered by employers to support employees dealing with personal issues that might adversely affect their job...
managing drug and alcohol relapse

Relapse and the need for continuous care

26 February 2025
The path to a lasting and healthy recovery Relapse is a common challenge in addiction recovery and happens when a person stops maintaining their goal of avoiding the use of alcohol or other drugs and returns to previous use. Recovery is a lifelong...
Medical aid for addiction

Does my medical aid cover addiction treatment?

19 February 2025
Which medical aids cover addiction treatment and what this coverage entails. South Africa is facing an addiction epidemic, with around 15% of the population struggling with substance abuse to varying degrees. Chances are, you or someone you love m...

Behavioural addiction – How do people change?

18 November 2024
Can an individual’s resistance to change hamper their recovery? by Sanam Naran – Counselling Psychologist

Are children affected by alcohol abuse?

18 November 2024
How are children affected by parents abusing alcohol?

How do alcohol and drug rehab programmes differ?

18 November 2024
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 dru...

Addiction is a family disease.

10 November 2024
Addiction is a family disease because it impacts the entire family. It’s not just the addict who suffers, but also the spouse, children, parents, grandparents, and other close relatives. Addiction is a disease that doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t...
Alcohol detox and rehab

What to know about alcohol detox and rehab programmes

8 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...

Alcohol abuse

1 November 2024
Alcohol use and abuse has and continues to be a massive issue in South Africa and experts believe that the trend of excessive drinking, similar to binge drinking, can significantly increase the devastating likelihood of alcohol-related deaths.

What to look for in a sponsor

11 October 2024
The part of the sponsor in any 12-step programme such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and other fellowships, is to offer a backing structure for the new arrival. An alcoholic or addict that has newly made a choice to halt ...

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