So 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 always comes to an end, it’s best to be alive when that happens. If you or a loved one has become addicted to alcohol or other drugs you’ll have firsthand knowledge of the problems it creates. Because drug addiction is about a mental obsession and physical compulsion to keep on using drugs every […]
Lear moreThe impact of substance abuse can have devastating effects, not only on the person abusing substances but also on their close and broader environments. Drug and alcohol abuse can have far-reaching effects. Impact on physical health Chronic (long-term) abuse of drugs or alcohol can lead to any number of physical health problems, deteriorating the metabolic […]
Lear morePressure from employers forcing their alcoholic and drug addicted employee’s into treatment for substance abuse has been proven to actually enhance rehabilitation’s effectiveness. The mixture of drug addiction treatment and accountability is a powerful one. Substance abuse in the workplace is a problem that faces many employers across the globe. The complexity of this disease […]
Lear moreThe good news for people with substance abuse problems is that they can be solved. Independent research by the European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (EATA) has proven conclusively that treatment is effective in treating this medical disorder. So even though substance abuse problems are severe there is hope! Substance abuse problems manifest in […]
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