by Fbiza | Mar 26, 2019 | Addiction, ARCA JHB, drug addict, Substance Abuse, Whoonga
One growing concern in fighting drug abuse in South Africa is the use of the infamous Whoonga/Nyaope drug. Whoonga is a street drug made up of a mixture of a number of potent and highly dangerous and addictive compounds. This powder mixture or concoction includes rat...
by Fbiza | Feb 10, 2019 | Addiction, Addiction Rehab Centre, Alcohol, Recovery, Relapse
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...
by Fbiza | Feb 10, 2019 | Addiction, Addiction Rehab Centre, Enabling
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...
by Fbiza | Dec 13, 2018 | Addiction, ARCA JHB, Codeine
Most youth gatherings and social events are incomplete without the presence of a small cough syrup/Stillpane, an anti-flu, antitussive, and somniferous drug, which at first glance seems harmless. However, young South Africans see it differently, and this is the root...
by Fbiza | Nov 27, 2018 | Addiction, Addiction Rehab Centre, ARCA JHB, Kratom
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,...
by Fbiza | Nov 19, 2018 | Addiction, Addiction Rehab Centre
Article taken from: https://www.iol.co.za/sundayindependent/news/not-enough-done-for-addicts-18165631 NEWS / 18 NOVEMBER 2018, 10:00AM / LERATO DIALE Legendary musician Hugh Masekela battled drug and alcohol addiction for years, leading him to establish the Musicians...
