The old thinking that chemical dependency was somehow related to only a certain group of people is now known to be false. We know today that drug abuse and addiction can be a problem amongst all groups of people. There is no one type of individual who succumbs to abusing drugs or alcohol but all […]
Finding The Addiction Treatment Centre Choosing a drug and alcohol addiction treatment centre, whether for yourself or for a loved one, can seem like a difficult task. Often, the decision to find assistance comes at a time of crisis. Emotions and relationships are usually under severe strain and it can feel like the world is […]
GHB is short for Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid and it is a depressant which has an intoxicating effect. It is naturally found in small quantities in meat, wine and some citrus fruits. GHB is colourless and odourless. GHB was first synthesized in 1874 by Alexander Saytzeff but major research for its use in humans was first conducted […]
The 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 […]
There 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 […]
Safe, Medically Approved Treatment | Covered by Medical Aid Drug detox in South Africa is the first critical step in treating substance dependence. These medically supervised programmes help individuals withdraw safely from drugs like alcohol, opioids, cocaine, or benzodiazepines. Detox is often required before entering rehab and typically takes place in licensed private facilities or […]
A stimulant, often illegally produced and sold to addicted people. Amphetamine is a stimulant that can be used to increase wakefulness. Amphetamine reduces fatigue and appetite. It can only be used legally with a prescription but is commonly abused recreationally. Amphetamine affects three major neurochemicals – dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine. Even though these neurochemicals are responsible for […]
Buprenorphine (Subutex) is an opiate antagonist, a relatively new drug in the fight against addiction. See a more detaield description of its use combating opiate addiction here. Subutex falls into a class of medications called opioid partial agonists. It works by binding to the same receptors in the brain that are targeted by opioids, such as heroin or […]
Addiction Medicine is the speciality of treating people suffering with the disease of alcoholism, drug addiction and related illnesses. It includes the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of addicted people and is a part of addictionology. A doctor specialising in addiction medicine will usually form part of a multidisciplinary addictions team that combine their skills to more […]
