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When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it can feel overwhelming. You want to help, but where do you start? How do you...

When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it can feel overwhelming. You want to help, but where do you start? How do you...

When addiction takes hold, it can feel like the world narrows down to a single, overwhelming struggle. The pain, the confusion, the...

Alcohol is the most commonly abused psychoactive substance in our society. Although it acts as a depressant, its initial effects can feel...

When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can feel like the world is closing in. The pain, the uncertainty, the fear - it’s...

When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it can feel like the world is closing in. The pain, confusion, and helplessness...

Learn about medical aid, private rehab loans, crowdfunding, government-funded services, and non-profit organisations offering support for substance abuse recovery, even when it feels impossible. Discover accessible addiction treatment options in South Africa with our 4-part guide.

Learn how to afford addiction rehab when you can’t pay. Discover crowdfunding options like BackaBuddy, GoGetFunding, and Thundafund to raise funds for treatment in South Africa.

When someone you care about starts to change in ways you don’t quite understand, it can be confusing and worrying. Benzodiazepines, often...

Addiction is a journey that no one chooses willingly. It creeps in quietly, often disguised as a solution to pain or stress, only to...

Addiction is a challenging journey, but it’s one that many have walked before and successfully overcome. If you’re reading this, you...

Facing addiction is a journey that no one should walk alone. It can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even isolating at times. But here’s...

When facing the challenge of addiction, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the many paths to recovery. I want you to know that you’re...

Taking the first step toward recovery from crystal meth addiction is a brave and powerful decision. If you or someone you care about is...

When facing the challenge of addiction, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. But here’s the truth - recovery is...

Wondering what to do if you can't afford rehab? Find out the top two ways to get into a private rehab when you can't afford rehab.

Learn what your medical aid covers for addiction rehab, including prescribed minimum benefits (PMB) and extended stays in South Africa. Understand your options for comprehensive care.

Addiction is a complicated and diverse problem impacting millions of people and their families globally. In South Africa, the demand for...

The festive season is often a time of celebration, family gatherings, and reflection. However, for individuals in recovery, it can also bring challenges such as stress, social pressures, and potential triggers. Balancing your recovery with the festive season’s demands is crucial to maintaining sobriety and mental well-being. If you’re looking for support, facilities like Wellvale Recovery Centre , a leading rehab on the North Coast , provide resources and guidance to help you

What Are The Signs of Substance Abuse? What Are The Signs of Substance Abuse? Drug use affects people from all walks of life and all socioeconomic statuses. Whatever the reason a person starts taking drugs, whether recreationally or as prescribed, tolerance, patterns of increased use, physical dependence and, ultimately, addiction may develop—sometimes before the user even realizes it. ​ When a full-blown substance-use disorder (SUD) develops, it can be extremely difficult to