What is GHB?
GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a central nervous system depressant that is often used as a recreational drug due to its euphoric, relaxing and sedative effects. Although it was originally developed for medical purposes, including as an aesthetic and sleep aid, it is now mainly used illicitly for non-medical reasons. It is a very dangerous drug […]
Finding Support For Families Of Addicts In Johannesburg
Understanding addiction is not easy, especially when you are the family of an addict. The more you learn, the better you can respond to your loved one without losing yourself in the process. This guide explains what support for families of addicts in Johannesburg looks like in practice. It also covers how to find help […]
The Principles of Treating Drug Addiction
Drug addiction, by its very nature, is destructive. Adhering to the principles of treating drug addiction is best practice. This chronic brain disease is characterised by mental obsession and physical compulsion. It involves many negative consequences to all spheres of a person’s life, such as family, work, college or school and the larger community. Due […]
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 you’re on this page exploring whether you have a problem, well done, it’s a brave step. Loss […]
6 Risks of Untreated Addiction & What Actually Happens if Addiction Is Not Treated?
Untreated addiction has devastating consequences, including disability, financial ruin and death. Although not everyone who does not receive treatment will face these devastating consequences, many will. Other risks of leaving addiction to drugs and alcohol unchecked include irreparable damage to one’s physical health, worsening mental health, legal and social problems, a breakup of families and […]
The 5 Cs To Help And Reassure Families Of Addicts And Alcoholics
Families of addicts and alcoholics suffer tremendously as a result of their loved one’s addiction. Addiction is often called a family disease because everyone in the family plays a role in, and is affected by, the addiction. Any family can be affected whether you’re a parent, child, spouse, sibling or even a close friend. Families […]
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 Abuse. Generally, these drugs can cause hallucinations or sensations that seem real […]
Long-Term Addiction Treatment: 3 Critical Pros and Cons
Long-term Addiction Treatment: 3 Critical Pros and Cons
4 Most Important Reasons Why People Don’t Want to Go to Rehab – Even When They Need It
More people are unwilling than willing to admit themselves to a rehab facility, despite the fact that their addiction has spiralled out of control and they are in serious need of professional help. The good news is that addiction treatment resistance has little bearing on whether rehab is ultimately successful or not. Addiction is a complex […]
How Long Does It Take a Person to Recover From Addiction?
Addiction is incredibly complex and should be treated as a brain disease, but many people are curious about how long the recovery process actually takes. It might be frustrating to know that there is no simple answer to this question and the way people recover from addiction is different for everyone. However, research shows that […]