Changes Addiction and Treatment Blog

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The 12 Patterns of Denial: #1 Avoidance in Addiction

The 12 Patterns of Denial: #1 Avoidance in Addiction

People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Avoidance in addiction is one example. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to...

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Codependency And Families Facing Addiction

Codependency And Families Facing Addiction

Codependency on a loved one addicted to alcohol or other drugs can be a deadly affair. By definition, codependency is an unhealthily close relationship where one person plays one of these six enabling roles that allow another’s addictive behaviour to continue. The...

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What happens to babies exposed to benzodiazepines?

What happens to babies exposed to benzodiazepines?

Using benzodiazepines, commonly known as tranquilisers, during pregnancy can have serious consequences for infants. It may be very difficult for pregnant women who are addicted to benzodiazepines to read this post but it is intended to educate, not to judge. We urge...

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Mental Health Awareness Month in SA

Mental Health Awareness Month in SA

Dual Diagnosis: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses During mental health awareness month, we educate professionals and the public alike with a specific focus on addiction as a brain disease and how it often occurs alongside other mental health problems like major...

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3 C’s to Addiction Recovery for Empowered Families

3 C’s to Addiction Recovery for Empowered Families

Addiction is a family disease, everyone plays a role and is affected by the addiction, whether you’re a parent, child, spouse, sibling or even a close friend. Families often go through overwhelming emotions related to their loved one’s addiction including guilt,...

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