5 Trusted Recommendations: Detox from Drinking

Alcohol addiction is a serious issue that without a detox from drinking can have significant impacts on a person’s health and life. Medical detoxification is a crucial step in the recovery process, providing a safe and controlled way to eliminate alcohol from the body. In this article, we will examine how to determine if medical detox is needed, describe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, explore the timeline […]

4 Stages of an Alcohol Treatment Centre Programme

Here are the four stages of an alcohol treatment centre programme: Treatment Initiation Early Abstinence Maintaining Abstinence Advanced Recovery. Few alcoholics’ recoveries are this direct. We move back and forth between the four stages, some alcoholics more than others. Knowing where you are in the 4 stages of an alcohol treatment centre programme can help you appreciate where you are in the recovery process. It’ll […]

Impact of Illicit Drugs on Fetal Development

Pregnancy is a crucial period for both the mother and the developing fetus. However, the use of illicit drugs such as morphine, crystal meth, and cocaine can lead to severe and detrimental outcomes for the unborn child. This article aims to educate and guide, rather than pass judgment, and encourages women struggling with drug addiction to seek help immediately for the health of their baby. […]

What Happens to Babies Exposed To Alcohol?

Using alcohol during pregnancy can have serious, and even fatal, consequences for babies. It may be challenging for pregnant women who are addicted to alcohol to read this post but it is intended to educate, not to judge. We urge you to seek treatment sooner rather than later for the best outcomes for you and your baby. Drug and alcohol use during pregnancy can affect […]

How Many Drinks Are Too Many?

When it comes to booze, people often ask just how much alcohol is too much. In any situation, ‘drinking less is more’. Drinking less is preferable in order to avoid the negative consequences of alcohol as well as to prevent an addiction from developing in the long-run. Alcohol consumption is associated with a number of short- and long-term health consequences, such as car accidents, violence, […]

4 Scary Facts About Binge Drinking in South Africa

South Africans are heavy drinkers and the country ranks high on the list in terms of alcohol consumption compared to other nations. Binge drinking refers to drinking a high volume of alcohol in a short space of time. Basically, it means getting drunk. Alcohol is the most commonly used mind-altering substance and most people don’t realise alcohol is a drug. Alcohol, especially excessive alcohol consumption […]

5 Interesting Facts About Binge Drinking We Bet You Didn’t Know

These 5 interesting facts about binge drinking will leave you questioning the impact of your latest booze bender. A heavy bout of drinking is not as harmless as many people think it is. Binge drinking refers to drinking a high volume of alcohol in a short space of time. Basically, it means getting drunk. Being a legal drug, alcohol is so normalised in our society […]

Diseases Related to Alcohol Abuse

Get to know the diseases related to alcohol abuse The amount of alcohol consumed, genetic considerations, body mass and overall health may impact how a person responds to chronic heavy drinking, in saying this, it’s important to understand the potential side effects and know health risks when it comes to diseases related to alcohol abuse. Studies consistently reinforce the evidence that shows that overall, heavy […]

Detox and Rehab for Alcoholism: How to Know There’s a Problem and What to Do About It

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is split into mild, moderate and severe and more extreme cases need detox and rehab for alcoholism. Alcoholism is chronic and marked by an uncontrollable urge to consume alcohol despite harmful consequences. It’s not mild abuse; it’s a severe disorder. The brain undergoes changes making resistance to drinking almost impossible. This causes significant personal distress to the alcoholic and those close […]

Where Does Casual Drinking End and Alcoholism Begin?

“First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Where does casual drinking end and alcoholism begin? We live in a society where the use of alcohol is a cultural norm, and it begs the question where does casual drinking end and alcoholism begin? It is easily and widely accessible, it […]

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