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Understanding Addiction – A Compassionate Approach

Our approach goes beyond treating the symptoms; we delve into understanding addiction, its causes, and its impact on the individual and their loved ones. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment that fosters healing, understanding, and lasting change.

Creating a Healthier Future with Step Away

We understand that recovery doesn't end with the completion of a treatment program. Our aftercare services are crucial for maintaining sobriety and minimizing the risk of relapse.

Opioid Addiction in South Africa – A Growing Concern

Opioids are highly addictive substances. Even when used as prescribed, they carry a risk of dependence due to their potent effects on the brain's reward system. The risk of addiction increases significantly when these drugs are used in a manner not intended by a healthcare provider.

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.

The Four Stages of Addiction Explained

A common misconception is that addiction happens overnight and there is no way to see it coming. However, when we look at the cycle of addiction and its different stages of evolution, we can see that there are many opportunities to identify it before it grabs hold and consumes us.

How Occupational Therapy Helps with Addiction Recovery

We have addressed the concept of dual-diagnosis, which points at the co-occurrence of mental health disorders and substance abuse.

People who experience this co-occurrence will face a very unique set challenges throughout the recovery process.

While recovery related therapy involves different therapies which facilitate recovery, occupational therapy in particular is an extremely important element.

Managing stress during addiction recovery

Recovering from addiction comes with many ups and downs, but the rewards of a sober life are truly immeasurable.

Choosing a sober life will bring as many blessings as it will challenges. The key is to keep your eye on the ball every step of the way and avoid anything and anyone who may trigger the desire to turn to drugs or alcohol.

Designer Drug Nightmare for Drug Rehabs South Africa

The war on drugs has been going for as long as we can remember; from the trippy whippy LSD 60’s to Coke’d up 80’s then through to the dopey 90’s where Heroin usage spiked and Ecstasy and MDMA powered night clubbers.

Just like technology, drugs are constantly being tweaked and reinvented.

Every year at least 30 new “research chemicals” are introduced to the market, these drugs are then tested by the very willing rush junkies, psychedelic enthusiasts, drug dealers and geeks all hoping to find the next “Viagra” of recreational drugs.

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