Substance or alcohol abuse is often noticed in changes in an employee’s behaviour. There may be an increase in absenteeism, a decrease in productivity and strained relationships with other staff members. Substance abuse is a serious issue and employers often have to intervene. Addiction in the workplace in South Africa is a serious topic and…
Life in recovery poses a unique set of challenges. Old self-destructive habits were sabotaging your happiness and comprising your life. Substance abuse was an all-consuming motivator and now that you are clean and sober, life may feel different and overwhelming. It is normal to go through an adjustment period where you are finding your feet…
It’s wonderful to engage in activities that you enjoy. However, can a pastime be taken too far? When does it become an addiction, and when does it not? Experts are attempting to answer this topic in regards to video games. Despite the fact that gaming has been around for nearly 50 years, research on its…
People who struggle with addiction disorders are frequently in denial or unwilling to seek professional treatment or help. It is in these scenarios where interventionists play a critical role in a potentially life-threatening situation. With any intervention, the primary aim is to help all parties to guide a person that is resistant to professional care…
Defence mechanisms are unconscious psychological strategies employed by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety, conflict, or emotional discomfort. One of the most prevalent defence mechanisms is denial, which involves the refusal to accept reality or facts as they are. In this article, we explore the reasons why people use denial and how it functions as…
Stress is the mind’s way of warning us about an existing danger or potential harm. It stimulates us to take remedial or precautionary action. It is not as severe as anxiety but it can lead to anxiety if we do not have the skills to keep it under control. Chronic stress is a response to emotional pressure…
Cognitive thinking is a mental process that alerts us to thoughts when they enter our minds and it enables us to understand and respond to them. Our every emotion and action is preceded by a thought. Cognitive skills enable us to manage the thoughts. How well we do this, depends on how good our cognitive…
Guide to Understanding Cognitive Therapy Recovery Direct provides comprehensive therapeutic care for individuals suffering from substance use disorder and associated mental health conditions that commonly include eating disorders, gambling, sex, depression, trauma and anxiety related issues. Admissions Process Information General overview of cognitive therapy Cognitive Therapy, known as CT, is a discipline that teaches us…
If you have a feeling that you have a problem with drink or drugs, it’s likely you do. If you are concerned about your own behaviour while under the influence and feel like you are unable to stop alone, then there is nothing wrong or shameful about reaching out and asking for help. A lot…
Regardless of the drug of choice, people who suffer from substance abuse disorders often deny the problem or try to manipulate their way out of getting help and going to rehab. Going to a rehabilitation centre implies admitting that professional help is needed and this can be a very stressful and trying time for the…