Looking for expert treatment that addresses both mental health and addiction rehab? At Changes Rehab in Johannesburg, we specialise in integrated care for people facing co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis. These complex cases involve both a mental health condition (like anxiety, depression, bipolar, or PTSD) and a substance use disorder (alcohol or drug […]
Are alcohol and panic attacks related? The use of alcohol might seem like a quick fix to alleviate feelings of anxiety. Still, it can contribute to the occurrence of panic attacks and in turn, negatively impact health and overall wellbeing. Reaching out for professional help is a crucial move for those who find their panic attacks […]
Marijuana can affect your sex life, and the brains of teens and is addictive to one in 10 people who use it. Read on to understand why smoking weed may impact us in these ways as well as for an in-depth look at seven other interesting facts about cannabis you might not know. Marijuana refers […]
Dealing with addiction is hard enough on its own, but it is even more difficult when you’re dealing with a co-occurring mental illness such as depression or bipolar disorder. The link between mental illness and addiction goes both ways. About 50% of people with a severe mental illness are also affected by a substance problem. […]
An addict or alcoholic going to treatment is likely to be facing myriad issues, and many of these are issues other than addiction. These issues include medical, social, vocational and legal problems that are associated and contributory factors to their addiction or alcoholism. In order for treatment to be successful, these other issues need to […]
If you have been asking the question, what is crystal meth? we answer that question in this post, and include information on how it’s used, how it’s experienced by the user, the long- and short-term side effects, and conclude with the street names. “When you can stop, you don’t want to. And when you want […]
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 effects and know health risks when it comes to diseases related to alcohol abuse. Studies consistently reinforce the evidence that shows that overall, […]