Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Among these are physical and emotional abuse, neglect, parental mental illness, and domestic violence. ACEs increase a child’s risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, low academic achievement, and substance misuse later in life. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a significant impact on future victimization and perpetration of violence, as well as…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the manifestation of emotional dysfunctions after exposure to severe trauma. It can eventuate from a single traumatic event or from a lifelong cascade of such incidents. The resulting anguish is a major contributor to the prevalence of substance use disorders. PTSD stems primarily from involuntary mental responses to trauma. Anguish…
Denial is a natural and justifiable and default response in many situations, for example; when we are accused of something or when we need time to consider an offer, the first reaction is to reject the prospect as a defence mechanism that buys time to consider the options. To avoid anxiety and emotional pain or…
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Mental health conditions seldom appear unexpectedly. More often than not, close relatives and friends and often affected individuals themselves identify changes or feelings that something is wrong in their cognitive thinking patterns, internal feelings or behaviours before an actual diagnosable issue progresses into a clear-cut case. Here are some of the early warning signs of…
There are many factors that contribute to persisting denial and in many cases, these motivations are so convincing that they are able to successfully avoid their own recovery with potentially fatal consequences if left untreated. We have listed 12 of the most common denial scenarios that frequently challenge addiction recovery. Each of these scenarios may…
It’s important for human beings to develop healthy eating habits, however, it is vital for individuals that are recovering from substance use disorders. Recovery from substance use disorder or addiction can be a daunting prospect. Inside active addiction, your whole life revolves around using and abusing substances and so many seemingly normal routines are neglected.…
As one of South Africa’s top addiction treatment centres, Recovery Direct is often on the frontline of reporters questions about what is driving the most effective treatment solutions for different addictions. Problematic gambling behaviours often fly below the radar as there is a perception that they are “not quite as dangerous” as alcohol or drug…
Prescription Drugs Detox The Breakthrough Treatment Programme As we begin to understand what lies beneath the surface of addictions and self sabotaging behaviors, we are able to break free…able to connect with ourselves and the world with greater purpose, fulfillment and a true sense of meaning. Contact Your Counsellor 081 444 7000 The toxic danger…
We are born into a society that rewards “winners”, yet some people discover that they can get success without putting in the effort. Those individuals purposefully bring others down in order to raise themselves. They steal credit for other people’s ideas by lying, cheating, or stealing credit for their own. To make themselves look better,…