Changes Addiction Resources
We've put together a few resources to help you navigate the space between addiction and recovery
Why you need to act fast when someone agrees to go to rehab
When it comes to bringing your loved one to treatment, time is of the essence. To save a life, rehab should be easy to access with as few obstacles as possible. This is the second post in our blog series 20 things you should know about rehabilitative treatment: What...
Addiction rehab works! Here’s the evidence
One of the most common questions people ask is: Does rehab work? The short answer is yes! It can be a scary time when you or a loved one is lost in substance abuse and addiction [hyperlink to Addiction definition blog]. It is incredibly important that a person in this...
20 things about drug and alcohol rehab: What works?
When it comes to drug and alcohol rehab what works? Learn everything you need to know about what constitutes successful substance abuse treatment. Here are 20 things you should know about rehab and what works when it comes to substance dependence treatment, supported...
Addiction is a brain disease: Explained
Introduction Official definitions of addiction describe it as a brain disease and, importantly, not a choice. It may come as relief to many people who are stuck in the terrifying cycle of addiction that they have a medical condition and are not necessarily weak or bad...
What causes a relapse? Here are the top 5 relapse triggers
Understanding what causes a relapse is essential in maintaining your sobriety because getting clean and sober is the best decision an addict or alcoholic can make. But the unfortunate truth is that relapse is common. Research shows that 40 – 60% of people relapse...
The 4 stages of addiction: When does drinking or drug use turn into addiction?
A person doesn’t become addicted overnight. Instead, an addiction develops gradually as a result of repeated substance abuse. This process unfolds in phases. Read on to understand the four stages of addiction.
What is the definition of addiction? (I can’t be an addict – I’m functional!)
You might think you don’t have a problem because you haven’t lost your job/ family/ house… Yet! Understand why a high-functioning addict is still, by definition, an addict.
How many drinks are too many?
When it comes to booze, people often ask just how much alcohol is too much. In any situation, ‘drinking less is more’. Drinking less is preferable in order to avoid the negative consequences of alcohol as well as to prevent an addiction from developing in the...
4 scary facts about binge drinking in South Africa
South Africans are heavy drinkers and the country ranks high on the list in terms of alcohol consumption compared to other nations. Binge drinking refers to drinking a high volume of alcohol in a short space of time. Basically, it means getting drunk. Alcohol is the...
5 interesting facts about binge drinking we bet you didn’t know
These 5 interesting facts about binge drinking will leave you questioning the impact of your latest booze bender. A heavy bout of drinking is not as harmless as many people think it is. Binge drinking refers to drinking a high volume of alcohol in a short space of...
Important questions to ask when choosing a rehabilitation centre in Johannesburg
Making the decision to come to treatment is difficult, but finding the right treatment centre can be even more difficult, that's why it is important to ask these questions when choosing a rehabilitation centre in Johannesburg. You may be overwhelmed by the vast number...
Benefits of substance abuse rehabilitation
Anyone who has tried to quit an addiction on their own knows how difficult and daunting the process can be without support, that's why it's important to understand the benefits of substance abuse rehabilitation. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities can give an...