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 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…
Cape Town is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the summer holidays in December see an influx of tourists from every corner of the world. With amazing weather, clear blue skies and a number of picturesque beaches the holiday mood in the city is tangible and totally irresistible. For most…
Many addicts find that December is one of the most difficult times of the year. It can be especially hard to remain sober with end-of-year work functions, family gatherings and social occasions. Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help
If you are in doubt about whether you have a drinking problem, one of the best places to start is by taking the self test below. These questions are not intended to be used as part of a professional evaluation, but as a self-testing means to determine how much alcohol is influencing and affecting your life……
South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) & the Department of Social Development (DSD) are launched a toll-free substance use disorder helpline with the intent to create ready access to help and support services in the non-profit treatment of substance use disorder cases in South Africa. The toll-free number is 0800121314, and SMSs text messages…
Masked Childhood Trauma and PTSD Child abuse and neglect are harmful exploits inflicted upon children by others can be either emotional and physical. Emotionally maltreated children are frequently physically maltreated too, but emotional subjugation can exist without its physical equivalent. Physical violation is usually more obvious and often evokes more severe social retribution than emotional…