The public misunderstands what addiction even means. It’s not a synonym for “bad habit,” nor are drugs and alcohol the only things to which one can get addicted. Here’s a definition accepted by addictions professionals: Addiction is the repeated involvement with a substance or activity, despite the substantial harm it now causes, because that involvement […]
Great tips for creating positive affirmations Create affirmations that reflect any of your desires including spreading your recovery message to many. Negative thinking has been shown through an MRI to affect the part of the brain that promotes anxiety and depression. Even more importantly, negative thinking can literally stop you from moving forward on the
Daily reading – October 25 SELF-AWARENESS This is a hypothetical monologue that those of us recovering from the effects of addiction might have: Who is this “me?” “Me” is who takes care of “them.” “Me” is who will be so much better, once “they” are better. Who has time for “me” when there is so
Trending recently on the back of the #metoo movement, #whyididntreport has hit me hardest. Like many other women and men who have experienced full blown indecent assault / sexual abuse / physical, mental abuse, I realized almost too late, that I was medicating my pain and shame with substance abuse. How does a prepubescent 11
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Questions to ask when choosing a treatment program: Let us help you +27 823588661 Tranquil peaceful waterfalls – blissful SerenityDoes the program use treatments backed by scientific evidence? Effective programs usually combine medical and behavioral treatments. Does the program tailor treatment to the needs of each patient? No single treatment is right for everyone. Does
https://ewn.co.za/2018/09/17/jhb-crime-stats-over- JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg has released its own crime statistics for the first time with the number of people arrested for drunk driving this year currently sitting at more than 7,000. This is a reduction compared to the nearly 9,000 people handcuffed during the same period between January and August last year.
There are many support structures for people in recovery. We suggest that the best way to start a day is by reading approved recovery literature. It’s a lovely way to set the intention for the day ahead. Here are some of the day’s readings which explore daily challenges. There are five suggested “Pillars” which help
Empathetic understanding is a powerful response process for therapists when working with addicts and alcoholics. How do we know when we’re getting it right? Our patients develop feelings of freedom and personal power. Because they find themselves safe from criticism or admonishment, they are stimulated to explore and think more deeply and expansively. It’s a
There’s a very fine line between using and enjoying drugs and alcohol, and not being able to live without drugs and alcohol. Let me be perfectly clear here; alcohol is a drug in liquid form. It’s especially lethal being legal and popular. Today I took a call on a drug addiction help line. A 32
