Trauma does not always announce itself with dramatic flashbacks and obvious panic. In South Africa it often shows up quietly, a person who cannot relax, cannot sleep, cannot tolerate noise, cannot sit ...

Quitting alcohol or drugs is a massive change, but it is not the same thing as becoming well. Families often learn this the hard way. Everyone expects the person who stopped using to become calmer, ...

Every family has one, the person who steps in when things go wrong, who smooths over tension, who minimises damage, who tries to keep a sinking ship afloat. When addiction enters a home, this role ...

Methamphetamine is one of the most destructive drugs on the planet, and yet its true power isn’t in the chaos it creates, the paranoia it fuels, or the lives it burns down. Its true power is in how ...

For most people, the word “rehab” conjures up an image of someone lying in bed, sweating out toxins, finally “getting clean.” It’s a popular scene in movies, a few days of pain, a few tears, and ...

The modern idea of “rehab” has been dressed up and sold like a wellness retreat, soft lighting, yoga mats, ocean views, and organic meals. It’s the Instagram version of recovery, marketed to look like ...

Does the family of Nelson Mandela, like many other families, suffer with addiction problems? Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mbuso Mandela has been embroiled in controversy for many years. On January 8, ...

Withdrawal symptoms are an inevitable part of the recovery process from alcohol or drug addiction. While acute withdrawal symptoms are often the most immediate and physically challenging, post-acute ...

Mental health has become a more open conversation in recent years, with approximately one in four people experiencing a mental health condition annually. This awareness extends to recognizing the ...

The wellness industry has exploded over the past few years, and with it, a new category of wellness drinks has emerged, often marketed as healthier alternatives to alcohol. While they may seem like a ...

Dealing with the dual forces of trauma and addiction in your partner can be a complicated and challenging experience, even more so in a society where stigma and misconceptions are rife. As a South ...

Managing the complexities of addiction treatment can be difficult, and members of the LGBTQ+ community in South Africa face additional obstacles. As a specialist in rehabilitation centers in ...