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 to Manage Alcoholic Neuropathy and Overcome Addiction LET’S GET STARTED What is alcoholic neuropathy? You are most likely already aware of the effects that excess drinking can have on one’s general health. However one of the most common and yet least understood effects of heavy alcohol consumption is a condition known as alcoholic neuropathy.…
Dealing with stigma begins by mindfully choosing to understand what is actually going on and this starts in the language we use. Terms like “addict”, “junkie”, “druggie” and “alcoholic” simply ignore the science behind helping a person through a substance use disorder and distorts their personal transformation process by creating unnecessary stigma and undue shame.…
In adherence to the global effort to manage and contain the spread of Coronavirus, Recovery Direct has put in place a number of precautionary measures to limit the risk for Covid-19 contaminations in or at the centre. The centre has implemented the best practices as suggested by WHO which include the implementation of increased, simple, practical…
Cancer is a serious medical condition that can be brought on by a number of factors, including heavy alcohol consumption. The good news is that cancer caused by alcohol abuse can be overcome with the right treatment and support. In this article, we will look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for cancer caused…
Sean O’Connor and Barry Tyson, founders of Mindful Drinking SA recently hosted Johannesburg’s first Mindful Drinking Festival at the Kirstenbosch Stone Cottages. Well-timed on the back of “Sober October” the event that was attended by over 1000 visitors. The drawcard was a wide range of “non-alcoholic” or “alcohol-free” drinks that included “beers, wines, sparkling wines,…
As a treatment centre, it is often hard to accurately portray how differently we treat patients and how this work can so dramatically and positively shift the lives of people that we have the privilege of helping on a day to day basis. Today we received an email that candidly alludes to many treatment touchpoints…