5 Do’s and Don’ts of a Successful Intervention
Stepping in to help a loved one with a problem as serious as addiction can be daunting and downright terrifying, which is why it’s absolutely essential to understand the do’s and don’ts of a successful intervention. If things at home or work have become desperate and you feel like your loved one needs help – […]
Dual Diagnosis : What’s the Link Between Addiction and Bipolar Disorder?
People with bipolar are more likely to become addicts or alcoholics and problematic substance abuse has been linked to the development of this mental illness, understand the link between addiction and bipolar
Women’s Day: 5 Inspiring Famous Women in Recovery
If you are looking for women in recovery role-models to inspire you on your sobriety journey, you are in the right place. Many celebrities have had very public battles with substance abuse and alcohol or drug addiction. While tragic and fatal stories often take centre stage – think Whitney Houston or Amy Winehouse – there […]
What’s the Link Between PTSD and Addiction?
Trauma, and more specifically, PTSD and addiction are linked in a number of ways. A PTSD diagnosis places a person at a high risk of developing a problematic relationship between drugs or alcohol. Read on for an in-depth look into the link between these two mental health conditions – backed by scientific research. The link […]
What’s the Link Between Addiction and Depression?
Recovering from addiction is difficult but dealing with another mental health condition at the same time is even harder, but the two needed to be treated together for the best chances to recover from both, if you’re here because you want to learn more about the link between addiction and depression, you’re in the right […]
What’s the Link Between Addiction and Anxiety?
There is a link between addiction and anxiety which means they often occur at the same time. Addiction treatment addresses both the substance problem and any co-occurring mental health issues simultaneously. When addiction occurs alongside other mental illnesses, which occurs often, it is termed dual diagnosis. The link between mental illness and addiction goes both […]
What’s the Link Between Addiction and ADHD?
Living with ADHD can be challenging and battling an addiction at the same time is even more difficult. But this is a reality for many people: Up to 50% of people with ADHD have a substance use problem. The two mental health issues need to be treated simultaneously in order for an addicted individual to […]
Quality Rehab Johannesburg: How to Choose a Rehabilitation Centre
If you are comparing rehabs in Johannesburg, the right facility will be government-licensed, employ registered medical and clinical professionals, treat dual diagnosis, run all three phases of care under one roof, and back recovery with a proper aftercare programme. The rest of this page is the evidence behind each of those standards. Picking a rehab […]
Rehab Staff Are the Key to the Success of a Patient’s Addiction Treatment
Research shows that rehab staff at a treatment centre are pivotal to the successful treatment of the client. Staff members need to be both appropriately qualified and experienced. There should also be enough staff members: A high staff to patient ratio improves positive outcomes. This is the post number 19 in our blog series ‘20 […]
Aftercare and Long-Term Rehab in Johannesburg: What Comes After Primary Care
Long-term addiction treatment in Johannesburg means continuing structured care after the 21 to 28-day primary care phase ends, through secondary care (typically 60 to 90 days), halfway housing, and ongoing aftercare. This sequencing is what the evidence shows actually works. Treatment that stops at primary care is treatment that ends at the point recovery is […]