Asking for help can be a challenging process. We know that we need help but the words don’t always come easily. By the time we’ve gathered the courage to ask for help, the situation is most likely to have reached a critical point. This video takes you through the process of how to communicate that you need help, that life has become unmanageable and you cannot go on alone.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of mindfulness based therapy which teaches people to diminish the impact of intrusive thoughts, to refrain from overreacting and to gain control over their lives by taking action. ACT focuses on three areas: Accept your reactions and be present Choose a valued direction Take action There are six pillars…
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…
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…
Dalmadorm is the common name for Flurazepam which is a benzodiazepine class medication. Dalmadorm is frequently sold as and Dalmane in South Africa as a prescribed drug this drug is used to treat a sleep disorder (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and sleep better by reducing nighttime awakenings. Flurazepam…
South Africa faces a pressing public health concern regarding heavy alcohol consumption, which contributes significantly to the country’s high rates of non-natural death, disability, and economic burden. Despite alarming statistics that showcase the detrimental effects of alcohol on individual and societal levels, there remains a scarcity of data exploring the multitude of individual and contextual…
There are more than a few companies that only hire people in recovery. And not all of them are owned by ex-alcoholics and ex-addicts. They’re run by people who have seen the benefits. Many claim the advantages of giving these staff a second chance in life. A FastCompany article quotes the CEO of an oil-drilling…