The 12 Patterns of Denial: #9 Flight Into Health
People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what is occurring in your life. This is often unconscious. To […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial With Compliance And Addiction
In this blog post we will look at the process of compliance in addiction, particularly in rehabilitative treatment. People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, […]
Impact of Illicit Drugs on Fetal Development
Pregnancy is a crucial period for both the mother and the developing fetus. However, the use of illicit drugs such as morphine, crystal meth, and cocaine can lead to severe and detrimental outcomes for the unborn child. This article aims to educate and guide, rather than pass judgment, and encourages women struggling with drug addiction […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial and Blaming in Addiction
People with substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Blaming in addiction is one such denial strategy. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what is occurring in your […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial And Rationalising in Addiction
People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what is occurring in your life. This is often unconscious. To […]
10 Interesting Facts About Dagga Use, Abuse and Addiction
Dagga refers to the dry material harvested from the Cannabis Indica or Cannabis Sativa plant that is usually smoked but can be consumed in a number of other ways. The active ingredient, THC, causes a high as well as a number of short- and long-term consequences. 10 Facts About Dagga 1. Dagga is addictive Statistics […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial and Minimising in Addiction
Minimising in addiction is denial strategy used by people with substance abuse problems to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what is occurring in your life. This is often unconscious. […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial and Absolute Denial in Addiction
People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Absolute denial in addiction is the most obvious denial strategy i.e., the point-blank refusal to admit they have a problem. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having […]
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 recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what is occurring in your […]
Amphetamine Dependence Treatment
Amphetamine addiction is a serious condition that affects many individuals worldwide. It can have profound impacts on a person’s health, relationships, and overall quality of life. Fortunately, there are various treatment options available to help those struggling with this form of addiction. Amphetamine addiction treatment often involves a combination of approaches, including medical interventions, behavioural […]