Drug and Alcohol Addiction Self test

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Self test

Our online addiction self-test can you decide if you’ve developed an addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Because addiction affects our brains’ reward, memory and motivation circuits, this can render us incapable of recognising our own addiction. If...
What happens to babies exposed to psychedelics?

What happens to babies exposed to psychedelics?

What are psychedelics and how common are they in SA? Psychedelics, which are also called hallucinogens, are a group of drugs that “alter a person’s awareness of their surroundings as well as their own thoughts and feelings”, according to the National Institute on Drug...
Long-term Addiction Treatment: 3 Critical Pros and Cons

Long-term Addiction Treatment: 3 Critical Pros and Cons

It is an accepted fact that long-term addiction treatment dramatically increases the likelihood of achieving lasting recovery in those with severe substance dependencies. However, there are many factors that can influence whether or not you ultimately choose this...