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.
What is a chronic illness? A chronic illness is one that lasts for a very long time and in some cases cannot be “cured”. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Many of these conditions can be improved through a balanced diet, exercise, and healthy living,…
Life in recovery poses a unique set of challenges. Old self-destructive habits were sabotaging your happiness and comprising your life. Substance abuse was an all-consuming motivator and now that you are clean and sober, life may feel different and overwhelming. It is normal to go through an adjustment period where you are finding your feet…
As of 18 September 2018, cannabis has been ruled legal to consume and cultivate by the Constitutional Court of South Africa. The Bill of Rights section 4, which stipulates that South Africans are entitled to live a life that’s not interfered with by private or government institutions, the ban on personal use of cannabis was…
A person that has been struggling with a substance use disorder and has been through a rehab centre and/or is starting to recover their life again, is a person that has taken recovery to heart and needs support but would probably not be looking for special or preferential treatment. If anything, they want to be…
There are certain predisposing factors which lead people into addiction. Nobody becomes an addict by choice. They get there, due to a broad range of circumstances and scenarios too many to list here completely however here are a few of the more common addiction starters we find in consultation with clients. Invariably the most common…
Consuming large amounts of alcohol over a prolonged period of time can lead to a condition known as alcoholic cardiomyopathy, which causes damage to the muscle of the heart. Because of the damage, the heart may enlarge and become weaker, which can result in symptoms such as difficulty breathing, fatigue, and swelling in the legs…