Choosing the right treatment programme can be a challenging endeavour. This series takes you through the key components of the thinking processes which are necessary to make an informed decision on selecting the best treatment centre for a loved one. Gary outlines the top things to look for in an inpatient rehab centre. Many key considerations such as length of stay, quality of care and what to expect in treatment are all covered in this post. In the next series you will learn how to reach out and ask for help.
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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…
Healthcare professionals often describe anxiety as an impending sense of doom that is not necessarily linked to an actual event. Unlike the feeling of nervousness we sometimes experience when confronted by challenging situations, anxiety can actually cripple an individual’s ability to act at all. Sometimes, anxiety can lead to a panic attack that triggers heightened…
Cognitive distortions are simple ways that our mind tells us about something that is not actually true in real life. These untrue feelings and thoughts are then most often used to internally validate our format of “non-productive” or “negative thinking” or to create unnecessary emotional baggage in our lives — convincing ourselves that the negative…
Anxiety and fear are normal feelings that we all experience occasionally. They are essential for survival, as they activate instincts and body chemicals that help to protect us against harm. However, in chronic or acute forms they cause a great deal of unnecessary distress.
Xanax is the common name given to Alprazolam which is a benzodiazepine prescription. Xanax is frequently sold as Alzam, Azor, Xanor and Zopax in South Africa as a prescribed medication often used to help for anxiety, panic disorders related symptoms. Facts on anxiety, panic disorders medications Xanax is schedule 5 psychotropic medication classed as benzodiazepine…
Solatran is the common name given to Ketazolam which is a benzodiazepine based medication. Solatran is also sold under the names Anxon and Loftran in South Africa as a prescribed medication often used as a treatment for many anxiety, irritability related symptoms. Facts on anxiety, irritability medications Solatran is prescribed as a schedule 5 psychotropic…