Category: Rehab

Because of the myths surrounding addiction, it is important to unpack the term and arrive at an understanding of its true nature. Essentially, addiction (now referred to as substance-use disorder) is a psychological disorder. One misconception is that we are born with an addictive personality or a set of traits which predisposes us to develop...

The complex phenomenon of trauma can have a number of psychological effects on the human mind and our emotional repertoire. Trauma dated back to our early childhood can manifest in a host of psychiatric conditions in our adult life. Compounding this is the fact that trauma is linked to substance abuse as a means of...

Addiction is characterised by behaviours that include one or more of the following: impaired control over drug use, compulsive use, continued use despite harm, and craving. There are questions you can ask yourself to find out whether you suffer from an addiction: Do you have compulsive engagement with the substance or behaviour and find that...

Trauma can be defined as any event, experience or encounter which we perceived as distressing. It leaves a lasting impact on our emotional makeup and worldview, which we often only realise long after the event has passed. Traumatic experiences can be overt such as losing a loved one, being neglected, being exposed to physical violence...

Addiction Statistics The drug problem in South Africa has been on a continual rise, especially in the last few years. Methaqualone (Quaaludes), cocaine, marijuana (known as dagga in South Africa), and heroin are all drugs that are becoming increasingly popular. Dr. David Bayever from the government drug control organization, known as the CDA, is quoted saying “The drug problem in South Africa...

Specialised tools developed by Recovery Directs team of counsellors will enable you to access online resources for a wide variety of mental health topics. These tools are designed to enhance talk therapy and include many insights into from the world’s leading authorities in addiction recovery, interpersonal relationships and human behaviour specialists. Recovery Direct are also...