The four stages that lead to addiction
A person doesn’t become addicted overnight. Instead, an addiction develops gradually as a result of repeated substance abuse. This process unfolds in phases. Read on to understand the four stages of addiction.
What Is the Definition of Addiction? (I Can’t Be an Addict – I’m Functional!)
You might think you don’t have a problem because you haven’t lost your job/ family/ house… Yet! Understand why a high-functioning addict is still, by definition, an addict.
How Many Drinks Are Too Many?
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 long-run. Alcohol consumption is associated with a number of […]
4 Scary Facts About Binge Drinking in South Africa
South Africa ranks as the third biggest drinking nation in Africa and the 19th globally, according to the World Health Organisation. Binge drinking, defined as five or more drinks for men and four or more for women in a single sitting, is the dominant pattern of alcohol use in the country. Binge drinking practically refers […]
5 Interesting Facts About Binge Drinking We Bet You Didn’t Know
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 […]
Important Questions to Ask When Choosing a Rehabilitation Centre in Johannesburg
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 […]
Benefits of Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
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 […]
Do I Really Need Treatment in a Rehab?
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?
What Are the Symptoms of Withdrawal (and When to Get Help)?
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.
What is Crystal Meth?
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, […]