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.
Many modern rehab treatment programs adopt the 12 steps alongside other formats of counseling to ultimately produce better results for their patients treatment. While there are long-time members of the 12-step program who attest to the recovery process of the 12 steps it’s difficult to track how significant the 12 steps are in the greater…
It’s easy to see how alcohol or drug dependence causes problems on the factory floor, call centre, office, or with line workers: accidents, fatal injuries, loss of production, equipment damage, office property and more that adversely affects the organisation as a whole. Those terrible moments when your heart leaps, your skin goes cold. The entire…
Did you know that Adderall is almost chemically identical to amphetamine and methamphetamine? Their similarities go beyond their chemical compositions; these powerful stimulants share some of the same side effects and are seen as equally dangerous. While not legally available in South Africa, Adderall is a commonly abused stimulant in the USA. As a Schedule…
Ending toxic relationships is important for your mental health because these types of relationships can have a negative impact on your well-being. Toxic relationships can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. They can also contribute to feelings of low self-esteem, worthlessness, and hopelessness. Toxic relationships can take many forms, including emotional abuse,…
Get educated, prepare for a difficult conversation and persevere. Confronting a loved one, friend or family member struggling with addiction can be a difficult and emotional journey. The most important steps to start with are: Education: Educate yourself on addiction Get as much information as possible about addiction, the different theories behind it, the drug…
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…