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.
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…
Recovery Direct is Cape Town’s top addiction treatment facility designed specifically to address the many cases of drug and alcohol substance use disorders. The centre is based in Cape Town and offers an intensive daily treatment programme centred around each patient and is formulated in the context of the problems that have caused them to…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex subject, especially since trauma and stress are personal experiences. PTSD is closely linked to coping mechanisms and our ability to process, contain and release negative feelings and emotions in a positive manner. Many people who have experienced trauma in their formative years have not learnt to adapt…
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 same…
The topic of substance abuse is never far from the media’s attention. Whether it’s an illegal drug bust or a Drive Alive advert expounding the evils of drinking and driving, we are exposed day in and day out to the subject and warned of the dangers. Why is it then that in spite of the…
Most addictions require psychological and psychiatric intervention but this starts with the user being aware and willing to work on behaviour changes. A person can begin their journey of stopping addictive behaviours by following these simple guidelines below: Document the harmful effects of your addiction in a notebook List all the positive changes you would…