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 time. Basically, it means getting drunk. Being […]
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 of options revealed to you by an internet search. So how […]
Rehabilitation gives you three things that self-help cannot: medical safety during detox, structured therapy for the causes of addiction, plus a recovery plan that lasts past the day you leave. Here is what you actually gain from professional substance abuse rehabilitation at Changes Rehab in Johannesburg. Anyone who has tried to quit an addiction on […]
Deciding whether or not to go to treatment is difficult. But once you have made the decision, how do you find the right substance abuse rehabilitation centre in Johannesburg?
Withdrawal from drugs can be dangerous and should be managed by a medical professional. Learn when to get help for the symptoms of withdrawal and you might just save a life.
Crystal meth, known as tik in South Africa, is a highly addictive stimulant that causes severe damage to your brain, body, and relationships. This page covers how the drug works, its short and long-term effects, withdrawal symptoms, and how Changes Rehab in Johannesburg can help you or a loved one recover. “When you can stop, […]
Marijuana addiction is more common than you think, in this post, we break down what it is, how it’s used, the side effects of short-term and long-term use, withdrawal, and treatment. What is marijuana? Marijuana refers to the dried material harvested from the Cannabis Indica or Cannabis Sativa plant. The main psychoactive (mind altering) chemical […]
Heroin addiction, an overview Heroin is an illicit and powerful drug that comes from the pod of the opium poppy which is grown and harvested in parts of Asia, India, the Middle East, parts of South America, Afghanistan, Columbia, and Mexico, and more often than not the use of this substance is more than just […]
The amount of alcohol consumed, genetic considerations, body mass and overall health may impact how a person responds to chronic heavy drinking, in saying this, it’s important to understand the potential side effects and know health risks when it comes to diseases related to alcohol abuse. Studies consistently reinforce the evidence that shows that overall, […]
When you or someone you love is dealing with addiction, the questions stack up faster than the answers. This addiction FAQ answers the 23 questions Changes Rehab gets asked most often, ordered roughly from the most common to the most specific. Skim the list below to jump to what you need, or read straight through. […]