Did you know that alcoholism has been proven to be a brain disease? Once the drinker has crossed that line s/he can never return to normal drinking. Alcoholism is a destructive state to live in for the afflicted person and their loved ones. It’s because they can’t stop drinking that alcoholics continue regardless of the […]
Lear moreRecovery from Alcoholism – Tip 5: Honesty True recovery from alcoholism begins with a commitment to absolute honesty. This honesty was one of the four absolutes of early AA. It may be daunting to confront and share your history, feelings, and the fallout from your drinking, but this transparency is crucial. It’s about peeling back […]
Lear moreDrug addiction counselling is a specialist field that employs methodologies drawn from several clinical disciplines. It is practiced across the world by addiction treatment consultants with various professional qualifications but generally follows similar methodologies. The success rate of drug addiction therapy varies depending on the skill of the counsellor and the motivation with which the […]
Lear moreSo many people are coming to South Africa for rehab that it is inevitable that professionals and patients alike are asking “Is South African drug addictions treatment better”. Because drug addiction is a potentially fatal illness patients want to minimise any risk of relapse and choose the very best rehabilitation centre. This is not an […]
Lear moreA hallmark of drug addiction is continuing to use drugs despite the negative results. Addicts use drugs no matter what the consequences. This could be because people addicted to alcohol and other drugs have to keep drinking and using to avoid withdrawal symptoms. It is this physical dependence that compels addicts to use drugs past […]
Lear moreDrug addiction is a terrible disease of mental obsession and physical compulsion for the patient to live with, but it’s possibly as painful for the family and friends that love the drug addicted person. Addiction to alcohol or other drugs leads to drastic changes in behaviour that can lead the addict to be in dangerous […]
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