Families rarely call for help when things are calm. The phone rings after years of worry, broken promises, and sleepless nights. By the time most families reach out, the situation has already turned into a crisis. But here’s the uncomfortable truth, no one ever feels ready to face addiction head-on, least of all the person […]
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The Power of Shared Recovery, Why Talking to Strangers Might Save Your Life
Mutual help groups hold meetings where addicts join together to offer each other mutual support. Read more about it on We Do Recover.
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The Lie of the Harmless High
Marijuana is commonly misunderstood and many people mistakenly believe it is a harmless drug. Read more about it on We Do Recover.
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The Green Illusion, Why We’re Still Getting Marijuana Wrong
The Smoke and the Story We Tell Ourselves Marijuana is the only drug people will argue for while they’re still high. That alone says something about how deep the cultural myth runs. Weed isn’t seen as a drug anymore, it’s seen as a lifestyle, a wellness product, a “natural” way to unwind. But while the […]
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Whoonga
Whoonga, also known as nyaope or wonga, is a dangerous drug that started to feature in South Africa around 2009. It’s typically a mix of black tar heroin and various additives, which can range from pharmaceutical drugs to household cleaning chemicals. These additives are used to increase the volume of the drug and enhance its […]
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Cannabis Culture
Cannabis has a history that is intertwined with many cultures, used for medicinal, spiritual and recreational purposes across ancient civilizations like China and Egypt. Its perception shifted in the 20th century as countries began criminalising it due to psychoactive effects concerns. In the 1960s and 70s, it became a symbol of the counterculture movement, advocating […]
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Psychoactive Drug
Psychoactive drugs, a central concept in both psychology and pharmacology, encompass a range of substances that have profound effects on mental processes. Understanding these drugs is essential in contexts ranging from medical treatment to their impact on society and individual health. These drugs can have a significant impact on an individual’s mind and perception. Their […]
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The Health Impact of Regular Marijuana Use
How Marijuana Affects Your Health Many people think that smoking marijuana is safe and cannot harm your health and it’s because of this uneducated fact that so many people use it around the world today. In fact, according to the US National Survey on Drug Use and Health, it stated that “In 2011, there were […]
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The Different Stages Of Drug Use
Nobody plans to become an addict. It starts quietly, with curiosity, with friends, with a weekend. For some, it’s “just once,” for others, “just a phase.” But somewhere between trying and depending, between fun and need, something changes. The line blurs, and by the time anyone notices, it’s too late to call it an experiment. […]
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