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Evidence-based medicine is set process of clinical decision-making whereby a qualified clinician will make their decisions based on clinical research or evidence that is proven to successfully treat an identified condition. In addiction recovery this means following a path of treatment that has a proven success in treating addiction based issues and is not founded…
The primary goals of assisting a person in recovering from a substance use disorder is to re-integrate them into society, restore their dignity, personal security and to help by preventing relapses. Though treatment teaches them how to deal with addiction and its emotional roots, addicts accumulate other, extended problems during the abusive phase and these…
Recovery Direct was recently asked to provide some insights into “Bigorexia” or muscle dysmorphia as a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder most frequently found in men that become obsessed with the “getting bigger”. Here are the questions posed to us around “Bigorexia” along with the answers that may provide better insights into the condition. What kind…
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)? FAS or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a condition in which alcohol causes growth problems, brain damage, behavioural problems and developmental issues in unborn babies. This condition occurs when a woman consumes an excessive amount of alcohol while she is pregnant. What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) FASD is…
To answer the question, statistics say about R20 billion. But we can’t relate to figures like this. It’s not real. And it offers no solution for drug and alcohol addiction related destructive consequences. So what are the consequences – and what solution can we find to correct the problem and protect your company?