Ecstasy (MDMA) can be addictive for some people. American surveys found that 43% of young Ecstasy users met the diagnostic criteria for dependence. These users experienced tolerance and withdrawal and continued to use the substance despite the negative consequences it was creating. The majority of people who use Ecstasy experience some form of withdrawal symptom […]
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, adverts, TV shows, movies or just a walk down a busy street can be full of “triggers”. A trigger is an external stimulus that sparks the emotions or thoughts that can lead to relapse. Sometimes, people in early recovery […]
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 […]
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