There is evidence that drugs, or mood-altering substances, have always been a part of human culture, since at least the Old Stone Age. There seems to be a human need for mood-altering substances. Throughout recorded history they have served a sacramental function, a medical function, a celebratory function, and a mood-altering function. Social norms prescribe […]
Lear moreThe term dual disorders or dual diagnoses refers to cases in which the individual has both a substance abuse disorder (also referred to as chemical dependency or addiction) and a coexisting psychiatric illness such as depression, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, social phobia, and other illness. The symptoms of one condition may mask or aggravate the […]
Lear moreMDMA is an illegal drug often used in the club scene. It is both a stimulant and a psychedelic leaving users feeling energized and with distorted perceptions. It enhances enjoyment from touching objects and people. MDMA is an acronym for its chemical name 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. It is usually swallowed as a tablet or capsule but can […]
Lear moreAlcoholism as a Primary Illness:Â Meaning that addiction to alcohol is a separate illness to other conditions connected to it and not the symptom of another underlying condition. Also, that the alcoholism needs to be addressed first – other co-existing conditions e.g. depression, can be most accurately diagnosed and treated only once the alcoholic is in […]
Lear moreDisease: in medical terms, an involuntary disability. No one is to blame for disease. It’s interestingl to note that Drug Addiction and Alcoholism is now recognised as a disease. Please contact one of our Drug Abuse Counsellors to arrange Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment.
Lear moreA physical addiction to alcohol, a syndrome in which alcohol consumption is required in order to prevent alcohol withdrawal symptoms from occurring. Alcohol is a physically addictive substance, and most alcoholics suffer from alcohol dependency and require an alcohol detoxification to become sober, as their bodies with go into withdrawal without alcohol.
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