What is GHB? GHB is short for Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid and it is a depressant which has an intoxicating effect. It is naturally found in small quantities in meat, wine and some citrus fruits. GHB is colourless and odourless. Uses of GHB GHB was first synthesized in 1874 by Alexander Saytzeff but major research for its […]
Lear moreThere are no “easy” drugs to detoxify from. Some drugs, like heroin, tend to attain a worse detoxification reputation than others. Addiction is addiction, regardless of the drug that you need to detoxify and withdraw from. The only way to begin dealing with a heroin addiction it is to stop taking it regardless of whether […]
Lear moreThere are a considerable number of addiction treatment centres in South Africa that offer drug detoxification, both private and state funded. It is vital to exercise care in selecting the detox facility which best suits the needs of the suffering addict. The overall quality of care at private drug detox clinics in South Africa is […]
Lear moreIn many cases the crisis point that has precipitated an alcoholic seeking a detoxification and treatment at a registered rehab facility has been at the least quite distracting if not obviously traumatic for the suffering alcoholic as well as their family, friends and loved ones. Often the period prior to being admitted has been a […]
Lear moreBeing an alcoholic or addict in early recovery can be challenging at the best of times when adverts, TV shows, movies or just a walk down a busy street can be full of triggers that remind us of just “how good” drinking and using was. Complacency and unnecessary pressure are two of sobrieties greatest enemies. Sometimes […]
Lear moreThere are a lot of ways that people can find their way into an addiction treatment centre. Some addicted patients just know that whatever benefits they used to get from using alcohol and other drugs just don’t seem to work anymore and they have reached the end of that path. For others there may have […]
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