The cycle of addiction is created by changes produced in brain chemistry from substance abuse. It is perpetuated by physiological, psychological and emotional dependency. This cycle of addiction continues unrestrained until some type of intervention occurs...
Introduction Drug and alcohol addiction affect every aspect of a person’s life, including their work. The role that employers can play is to help their employees avoid addiction in the workplace in South Africa. It is not the responsibility of the employer to look at...
Who is an Enabler? An enabler is a person who makes it possible or allows the other person to do or behave in such a way that damages that very person. The actions of addicted persons negatively affect their own as well as family life. There are many people struggling...
The road to temperance is seldom straight, as most addicts relapse on the way. Throughout the recovery procedure addicts unavoidably experience stressors from the family of work, which obligates them to use the drugs again. The pangs or cravings for drugs can never...
Sentiment aside, life is better when someone close to you, who is an addict, is recovering and getting better. You should not gratify their behaviour, attitude and wants because it might lead to a destructive path. Of course, you have to assist them on their journey...
Introduction Kratom has been legalised in the United States. Therefore, it is sold as a safe substance. But is it true that kratom is safe? That may not be true. Studies have shown that kratom does have addictive properties. Kratom is marketed as a pain reliever,...
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