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When dealing with the issue of dependency, it’s a sad reality that a lot of people wait far too long before attempting to seek help. Many who have problems with drug or alcohol addiction often try to hide or suppress their problems for as long as they can. However, as with many problems, brushing it...

For most of us, the last few years have been fraught with uncertainty, stress and anxiety, leaving us feeling exhausted and taking a toll on our state of mind. As 2022 draws to a close, it’s a great time to give our mental health the reset it needs and to embrace the brand new year...

So, you’ve made the decision to turn your life around – kudos to you! But now’s the time when taking the right next step is crucial. Your choice of recovery centre is the key to lasting sobriety. If you’re looking for addiction treatment this winter, South Africa has absolutely everything you need. Here are six...

The road to recovery doesn’t have to be difficult. To give your treatment the greatest chance of success, your choice of a rehab centre is so vital. You must find a destination that closely matches your rehabilitation goals. Several factors must be taken into account when considering your options for addiction, depression, or executive burnout...

Getting treatment for addiction is a major step to take for anyone. So, naturally, you must give careful consideration to your destination. There are several factors that must be taken into account when choosing a rehab centre. You want to balance quality of care and affordability, but also location. Where you go is incredibly important...

Spending time contemplating the past, worrying about the future, pondering major life decisions or dealing with problems can be both a mental and an emotional drain for anyone. For most people, though, this is a normal part of their day-to-day life. The stresses and strains of modern living have, in the past decade, led to...

You’ve taken the important first step: you’ve admitted that you need help. The next decision, however, is just as big. Choosing a destination where you will feel safe and get the best possible treatment for your addiction problems is vitally important. This could and should be a turning point in your life, so you need...

Parental conflict can significantly impact children's outcomes, whether two people are married, separated or divorced. Depending on how severe parental issues are, some of these outcomes can be detrimental to the children involved. Various studies have shown that children exposed to long-lasting conflict between parents are more likely to demonstrate internalising and externalising behaviours. Let...

Our personalities shape who we are; therefore, how they develop profoundly influences how we interact with ourselves and the outside world. There's much literature and resources on understanding human personality, but these constructs vary, and many factors play a role in personality development. Defining the human personality Regardless of background, culture, genetic makeup or environment,...

Meditation is an ancient wellness practice that has been present in cultures all over the world for thousands of years. For generations, meditative practices have played a role in Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity in order to encourage a heightened state of awareness and focused attention. That said, many people practice it nowadays independently...

Everyone has an inner narrative, a story they tell themselves - whether that’s thoughts that pop into our heads or our internal dialogue. However, when that “voice in our head” is persistently negative, it can take on a chronic character and become a dominant force in one’s life, leading to serious physical and mental health...

The term “addiction” is most widely used when talking about substances such as drugs and alcohol. So, when it is used in relation to a more abstract concept such as love, it may seem a bit farfetched to some. But what are people referring to when they talk about a love addiction? While not an...