Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, has been a commonly misjudged social problem for centuries. Despite modern evidence and dissemination of its complex properties, many people still ...

A fundamental principal of recovery is having easy access to good addiction recovery help and rehabilitation centres. Please see the list of locations below to find a quality addiction treatment ...

Addiction is a problem that has plagued South Africa at every level of society and has accelerated over the past decade to unmanageable proportions. Government facilities are overrun and are ...

Tik is a fairly recently introduced drug based on methamamphetamine. It is a powerful stimulant that temporarily improves energy, alertness, awareness, performance, confidence, courage and social ...

The remedial treatment of children and adolescents suffering from mental or substance use disorders or exposure to trauma, require high levels of expertise, sensitivity, compassion, patience and skill ...

Drug addiction is classified as a physical or psychological dependence on a drug. It can be both. Addiction can occur with drugs as common as aspirin or as insidious as amphetamines, cocaine or heroin ...

‘Speed’ and is the street names for chemical substances that stimulate the central nervous system. Another name for this drug is Amphetamine. Depending on which type you use, there will be a ...

Cannabis is an umbrella term for a plant species used in the production of an addictive recreational drug universally known as marijuana. It has numerous street names, including dagga, hashish, rope ...

Drug addiction (now known as substance use disorder) is an involuntary long-term condition characterised by compelling, repetitive and potentially fatal urges to consume mind altering drugs, ...

Gambling addiction, now reclassified as gambling disorder, is marked by a consistent inability to control urges to gamble, despite negative consequences or a desire to stop. Sufferers are preoccupied ...

A mental health recovery plan is a written document, prepared by or for you, that helps you to recover from mental and/or substance use disorders, over the short and long term. It can also educate ...

Health and wellness groups help individuals, families and organisations to develop and maintain optimal states of overall wellbeing and functioning. This is done by educating and motivating them to ...