I was recently asked by a local newspaper to comment on addiction treatment in South Africa. Below are their questions and my comments. 1. Qualifications: Worked in the addictions field for 15 years, accredited through both the FDAP (UK) and the IC&RC (USA) since 2001. Have held the ‘Head of Treatment’ position in both the UK […]
Lear moreI was recently asked by a local newspaper to comment on drug addiction treatment in South Africa. Part 1 is here, below is Part 2  of their questions and my comments. 7. Why do we have so many overseas (UK) patients coming to South Africa for addiction rehab and alcoholism treatment? (I assume that it’s linked to […]
Lear more21/02/2010 The formal and cohesive delivery of a professional range of services from a multidisciplinary addictions team, including out-patient (after-hours rehab), in-patient treatment including detoxification, group therapy, individual counselling, didactic lectures on addiction consequences and recovery paths out of active addiction. When a person suffering from the disease of addiction enters a treatment programme, whether […]
Lear moreHow do I choose an addiction rehab for someone in my family? Choosing a rehab clinic can be a complicated process as there are many different drug addiction treatment centres available offering very different levels of accommodation, different types of service and care and different programs. Some addiction clinics specialise in one type of drug […]
Lear moreAn alcoholic is a person who cannot survive without alcohol intake. The craving to consume alcohol can be compared to the basic need for water of someone in a desert. Â Withdrawal from alcohol addiction is something that seems impossible to the alcoholic person, but it is very important for their health and even life. The […]
Lear moreStaging an intervention How can you help a loved one confront her denial and face up to problem drinking or drug addiction? An intervention is one way that you can help your loved one make a decision to seek help in a treatment centre. What is an intervention? Interventions are particularly popular in America and […]
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