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.
How do I help someone that needs help? Confronting a loved one, friend or family member struggling with addiction can be a difficult and emotional journey. The most important step to start with is to educate yourself on addiction. Get as much information as possible about addiction, the different theories behind it, the drug that…
Gastritis is a condition in which the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed, causing abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Abuse of alcohol is a common cause of gastritis, and it can have long-term effects on the digestive system. If left untreated, alcohol-induced gastritis can result in severe complications such as stomach ulcers and bleeding. However,…
South Africa faces a pressing public health concern regarding heavy alcohol consumption, which contributes significantly to the country’s high rates of non-natural death, disability, and economic burden. Despite alarming statistics that showcase the detrimental effects of alcohol on individual and societal levels, there remains a scarcity of data exploring the multitude of individual and contextual…
Self-harm can be seen as an attempt to cope with problems, release emotional pain or distract you from reality. It includes any act of self-injury that is intentional. Often there is deep emotional distress or trauma at the root of self-harm. The act is carried out to temporarily release painful emotions, but the sense of…
I feel obligated to point out that going through addiction treatment with the assistance of trained professionals is frequently the most successful way to get sober. Nevertheless, here are other possibilities to take into consideration if you are not willing or able to go to a formal inpatient rehab center. To borrow a catchphrase often…
Recovery Direct Treatment Centres have recently awarded a certificate of membership with Johannesburg Tourism as premium accommodated destination for mental health treatment centre in Johannesburg.