Apr 13, 2022 | Do I have a problem?, Help for me
I can’t be an addict, I’m functional! What is the definition of addiction or alcoholism? Addiction (including alcoholism) is a complex mental disorder, and it is defined in several ways. The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a “treatable,... 
Apr 12, 2022 | Alcohol Abuse
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... 
Apr 12, 2022 | Alcohol Abuse
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... 
Apr 12, 2022 | Alcohol Abuse
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... 
Apr 5, 2022 | Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction
Why is withdrawal management and detox important? Many people entering treatment for alcohol and other drugs require strict medically-assisted detox. In Gauteng, the latest data (for January to June 2020) shows that the primary drugs used by people entering... 
Mar 29, 2022 | Drug Addiction, Crystal Meth
Here’s information on crystal meth (tik, speed): how it’s used, how it’s experienced by the user, the long- and short-term side effects, concluding with more street names. “When you can stop, you don’t want to. And when you want to stop, you... 
Mar 14, 2022 | Marijuana Addiction, Drug Addiction
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... 
Mar 14, 2022 | Drug Addiction
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... 
Mar 9, 2022 | Alcohol Abuse
Get to know the diseases related to alcohol abuse 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... 
