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Understanding Marijuana Addiction

While marijuana is often considered less addictive than substances like alcohol, opioids, or stimulants, it is not entirely without risk. Approximately 9% of people who use marijuana will become addicted to it. This number increases to about 17% for those who start using it in their teens.

Methamphetamine Addiction – Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Methamphetamine is highly addictive due to its ability to release large amounts of dopamine in the brain, producing euphoria. This intense "high" can lead users to seek out the drug repeatedly. Over time, the brain becomes reliant on meth to release dopamine, leading to higher chances of addiction.

Heroin Addiction and Treatment in South Africa

Heroin is one of the most addictive substances available. Its chemical structure affects the brain's reward system, leading users to crave the drug repeatedly. Even after a single use, individuals may find themselves desiring the euphoria it provides, leading to a cycle of repeated use.

How Circumstances Can Trigger Addiction

Stressful life events such as job loss, divorce, or the death of a loved one can be emotionally devastating and psychologically taxing. During these tumultuous periods, the emotional burden can feel unbearable, leading individuals to seek immediate relief.

Embracing Personal Recovery – Your Journey, Your Truth

While NA meetings provide a supportive community and a space for individuals to share their experiences, it is important to remember that what works for one person may not work for another. Recognizing and honoring our individuality is essential for maintaining our own recovery journey.

Self-Compassion in Recovery Learning to Love and Accept Yourself

Self-compassion involves treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and non-judgment, even in the face of personal struggles and setbacks. It requires recognizing one's own suffering, acknowledging it, and responding with empathy and care.

The Role of Shame in Addiction – Healing the Hidden Wounds

Shame is a complex emotion that arises when an individual believes they have failed to meet certain expectations, standards, or ideals. It is a deeply painful emotion that can be triggered by internal thoughts and beliefs, as well as external messages from others or society at large.

Physical & Psychological Effects of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

In this blog, we will explore the physical and psychological effects of drug and alcohol addiction, as well as the importance of seeking professional help to overcome these challenges.

Benefits of Psychoeducational Therapy in Recovery

Psychoeducational sessions are designed to work with the individual, their unique circumstances, and life experiences. This understanding opens up the doorways to greater understanding, acceptance, and forgiveness, all of which are crucial to the addiction recovery process.

What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Alcohol Every Night?

Alcohol plays a big role in the lives of many people. Light drinking can help you destress after a long day at work, it can elevate your mood temporarily and it may even help you sleep. You may think that having two or three drinks every day is not doing any harm, but the reality is that consistent and long-term alcohol use can be extremely detrimental to your mental and physical health.

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