Is There Such A Thing As An Addictive Personality?

The concept of an addictive personality is contentious especially in the evidence-based practice of addiction recovery. People struggling with addictions seldom have universally identifiable character traits. Each case is different. What is relatively common is an inability to find grounding, comfort or satisfaction in day to day activities, relationships, work is a strong commonality in…

Mindful Drinking and Harm Reduction In Recovery

Sean O’Connor and Barry Tyson, founders of Mindful Drinking SA recently hosted Johannesburg’s first Mindful Drinking Festival at the Kirstenbosch Stone Cottages. Well-timed on the back of “Sober October” the event that was attended by over 1000 visitors. The drawcard was a wide range of “non-alcoholic” or “alcohol-free” drinks that included “beers, wines, sparkling wines,…

Rape Trauma Recovery Help

Finding Healing From Rape and Sexual TraumaDedicated Rape Trauma Care in Johannesburg Recovery Direct is a non-judgemental, progressive care program that works with you to resolve psychological trauma. Highly progressive one-on-one counselling based on appreciative care. CONTACT THE CARE CENTRE A Treatment Centre That Understands You These are many symptoms of deeper driving problems surrounding…

Suicide Prevention Should Be Every Day

Questions and answers on World Suicide Prevention Day posed to Recovery Direct by Independent Online Newspapers.   What is the organisation’s role in suicide prevention? Recovery Direct deals with helping people voice many deep-seated issues through highly progressive “talk therapy”. People don’t simply wake up one day and want to commit suicide. Invariably they are…

How To Stop Addictive Behaviours?

Most addictions require psychological and psychiatric intervention but this starts with the user being aware and willing to work on behaviour changes. A person can begin their journey of stopping addictive behaviours by following these simple guidelines below: Document the harmful effects of your addiction in a notebook List all the positive changes you would…

Dr Neal Barnards Power Foods for the Brain TedTalk

In his captivating TEDx Talk, Dr. Neal Barnard, a renowned nutrition researcher and the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, unveils the secrets of power foods for the brain. Drawing from scientific research and clinical studies, Dr. Barnard highlights the importance of nutrition in maintaining brain health, preventing cognitive decline, and enhancing memory.…

Exclusive Gay Counselling and Help With Addictions

LGBTQ Addiction Counselling Centre in Johannesburg Substance use disorder in the LGBTQ community is significantly higher than in other social groups. Societal pressures, discrimination and traumatic histories are part of the reality that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people deal with daily. Finding the help that truly understands the dynamics of LGBTQ culture, relationships…