Addiction is a disorder characterised by compulsive, ongoing, repetitive engagement in harmful behaviours or substances. It includes obsessive use of substances, and/or harmful activity not involving substance use. Addiction covers both taking something (such as habit-forming drugs, like cocaine, dagga and alcohol) or doing something (like compulsive gambling, eating disorders, sex addictions). The person loses…
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS Compulsive substance use is often a symptom of a deeper, underlying causes. Watching a family member, friend, or coworker with an substance use disorder can be very difficult. Specialised care programs can help an you achieve personal recovery from many substance use disorders. LET’S GET STARTED Unresolved trauma can result in unrealistic…
Dagga Addiction Online Counselling in Johannesburg Treatment for dagga/marijuana/cannabis abuse is different for each patient and can include a combination of several types of therapy. Finding the right addiction recovery treatment programme for dagga addiction can make all the difference. Read moreCocaine Addiction Treatment Addiction is one of the most challenging problems dealt with in…
There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about cannabis, some of which are propagated by advocates and some of which are spread by opponents. There are also a shocking number of websites that present misleading arguments in favour of its use. Here are some cold, hard truths that can’t be avoided: Myth: People do not…
We have written a complete guide to what to look for in a rehab treatment centre but seldom is the case where an person in the full flight of active addiction will willingly admit themselves for a first time into rehab. Family and loved ones invariably reach a crisis point with the individual struggling with…
Pain Medication Addiction Painkiller addiction is one of the most widespread and least understood addictions in society today. Painkiller addiction is often defined by a compulsive use of painkillers that lead to harm or some form of dysfunction, and the continued use of painkillers in spite of this harm or dysfunction. There are several formats…
Outline of Admission into Recovery Direct’s Premium Treatment Centres in South Africa. The First Step The first step to being admitted is contacting one of our professional addictions counsellors on either: Phone call (081 444 7000) Email: [email protected] Online chat Website enquiry Taking this first step to reach out can be hard one to take.…
The recent tragic deaths of two young people after taking ecstasy at a music event in Australia prompted much media comment. Unfortunately, much of it was misinformed. Ecstasy is physically and psychologically addictive. The body quickly becomes accustomed to the drug and, over time, it is necessary to progressively increase the dose to achieve the…
This article briefly outlines a number of sources in of statistical information about alcohol and drug use and common substances abused by youth in South Africa. If you would like to see the fullscreen infographic by Depression and Anxiety Group of the most common substance abuse cases reported please click here. Recovery Direct is a…
At least 15 percent of South Africans are said to have a drug problem, according to the country’s Central Drug Authority. According to an article published on Parent24, we’ve gone from 8 787 people admitted for drug treatment in 2016 in SA to 10 047 in 2017. This video illustrates problem of addiction in South…