An interesting development in the local cannabis news yesterday. The exclusion of Cannabidiol (CBD) an oil compound derived from cannabis has had the legislation door opened for the next 12 months to the South African public. The Minister of Health in South Africa essentially signed new legislation permitting the sale and distribution of low dose…
Porn addiction is considered a behaviour based addiction that is often identified by an increasing compulsive need to see pornographic material in spite of negative consequences. While many people do not see excessive porn viewing, collecting, storing as an addiction, the truth is that this behaviour can have a number of detrimental side effects with…
“The target of recovery is about quality of life rather than abstinence, although abstinence may be a long-term goal for clients. However, the underlying theoretical model for much recovery work is the developmental or lifecourse model (e.g., Hser, Longshore, & Anglin, 2007), which would suggest a significant lengthening of the time scale for the recovery…
A new study distributed under the South African Medical Journal reveals that substance addiction is so common in South Africa that one in five adults abuse substances like alcohol, dagga and painkillers. Dr Allers from the South African Society of Psychiatrists remarks that alcohol consumption is still the primary component to substance addictions in South […]
In relationships, it’s important to know what each person’s rights, roles and duties to the relationship are. If the rules are not clear, it leads to confusion, finger pointing and misplaced blame and growing resentments that could otherwise be avoided. Excessive blaming is unpleasant and can break down critical communications, even in long-standing relationships. Sadly,…
Mindfulness is a shift in the way that you pay attention but through that subtle shift your entire world can transform from the inside out. When it comes to mindfulness there is understanding it, and then there’s knowing it directly through your own experience. You might not understand mindfulness as a concept yet but I…
Symptomatic drinking describes a person drinking alcohol as a means to deal with an immediate problem in their lives. What causes people to drink excessively differs from person to person. Invariably there is some or other stressor, pain or trauma being experienced in the persons life and that pain is temporarily dulled or obscured by…
This article is aimed at a broad INTERNET audience and is not a substitute for personal advice from a medical doctor or addiction counsellor. Disrupting chronic alcohol or drug usage without professional detoxification and emotion-management is a strenuous, risky and potentially fatal undertaking. If you are determined to attempt home detox or addiction recovery on…
Not long ago, I watched a documentary about Amy Winehouse that you’ve probably already seen. It’s called Amy and came out in 2015. I’d wanted to watch it for awhile, but never get around it. It packs a punch. Some of the most fun parts are watching Amy Winehouse performing at the beginning of her career. Her…
The simple act of posting, liking or sharing on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram triggers the release of an important neurotransmitter, Dopamine in our brains. This neurotransmitter is linked to our internal reward system and is responsible for feelings such as happiness and excitement. Much like a hit of Cocaine, or…
Sex addiction can be a severely debilitating and highly detrimental condition to people that suffer from it. While sex is a normal, fun and functional part of many relationships and marriages, sex addiction can be a real and highly complex problem to solve. An addiction generally happens when a person has lost the ability to stop…
Traumatic stress is a natural reaction after exposure to a terrifying event or a series of independent incidents that we find distressing. It is not only caused by physical scenarios – It can also manifest after exposure to unpleasant emotional influences. After exposure to a frightening event, our brains are alert to danger, but usually […]
The symptoms of post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic disorder (CPTSD) are not as visually obvious as physical injuries or ailments. Neither is it as well known as other mental afflictions. Consequently, it is often misinterpreted, underestimated or ignored by untrained observers. It can also be misdiagnosed by inexperienced health practitioners. This presents unique challenges […]
How does a rehab work? Since patients are removed from the stress of their daily lives, they are often better able to work through their addiction issues. Rehab programs can include group therapy, individual therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and even complementary therapies such as meditation, animal therapy, or outdoor activities. What is the process of rehabilitation? […]
Halfway houses in Hilton provide a refreshing safe place for people who would like to live in a safe, comfortable, rejuvenating, supporting & mindful location. Many sober living homes in Hilton provide a lot much more than a transitional lifestyle surrounding; many hinge on healthy recovery methodology and different recovery solutions. We care for the […]
Sober houses in Musgrave offer a favourable refuge for individuals who would like to reside in a protected, comfy, recovering, nurturing & mindful surrounding. Inhabitants are typically required to have infrequent drug tests, enter into group meetings, and validate that they are taking the guidelines required to achieve long-term sobriety. We work to be aware […]