Substance use disorder treatment options often leave people with the question, is abstinence or moderation better? Abstinence can be a scary concept, especially for addicts or alcoholics who have come to rely on their substance of choice and moderation may seem like a better ideal especially for those who aren’t yet able to imagine a […]
What Causes a Relapse? Here Are the Top 5 Relapse Triggers
The Top 5 Relapse Triggers Understanding what causes a relapse is essential in maintaining your sobriety because getting clean and sober is the best decision an addict or alcoholic can make. But the unfortunate truth is that relapse is common. Research shows that 40 – 60% of people relapse within the first month of leaving an […]
The 4 Stages of Addiction: When Does Drinking or Drug Use Turn into Addiction?
A person doesn’t become addicted overnight. Instead, an addiction develops gradually as a result of repeated substance abuse. This process unfolds in phases. Read on to understand the four stages of addiction.
What Is the Definition of Addiction? (I Can’t Be an Addict – I’m Functional!)
You might think you don’t have a problem because you haven’t lost your job/ family/ house… Yet! Understand why a high-functioning addict is still, by definition, an addict.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Important Questions to Ask When Choosing a Rehabilitation Centre in Johannesburg
Making the decision to come to treatment is difficult, but finding the right treatment centre can be even more difficult, that’s why it is important to ask these questions when choosing a rehabilitation centre in Johannesburg. You may be overwhelmed by the vast number of options revealed to you by an internet search. So how […]
Benefits of Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
Anyone who has tried to quit an addiction on their own knows how difficult and daunting the process can be without support, that’s why it’s important to understand the benefits of substance abuse rehabilitation. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities can give an individual a better chance at finding long-term sobriety through providing support, education and […]
Do I Really Need Treatment in a Rehab?
Deciding whether or not to go to treatment is difficult. But once you have made the decision, how do you find the right substance abuse rehabilitation centre in Johannesburg?