Drug rehabilitation has become a very specialised field in health and psychiatric care. This is due to the fact that each patient reacts differently to the treatment to heal them from their addiction. There is no quick formula that can be used on patients in general. Each patient has to be evaluated by professional psychiatric.
One has to bear in mind that drugs play a major role in the healthcare of people in South Africa. The intention in the manufacture and use of drugs was to help people to cope. Our bodies need assistance from time to time to cope with the stress and other disorders that form part of.
An alcoholic is a person that abuses alcohol. Alcoholism is a progressive disease because the effects of alcohol abuse become increasingly more severe over time. There are early signs that a person could have a problem or is in the process of developing a problem related to alcohol abuse. The following are indicators of a.
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Dax has worked in various Primary and Secondary addiction facilities for the past 6 years. He has been in recovery himself for over 7 years. During this period, he has completed a number of counselling courses and has a wide range of experience in 12-Step recovery work, and proclaims that his higher power is Elvis.
Dan Wolf is a Registered Psychologist who specialises in dealing with Addictive Disorders. He graduated from WITS University and completed his internship at Phoenix House. He ran the Family Support Group at Houghton House for a number of years, and has had extensive exposure to the major Drug Rehabilitation centres in South Africa. In August.
Medical Supervision All our patients can expect to be examined by a medical doctor soon after admission. The GAP has a consultant GP who is able to provide ongoing medical care to inpatients. Psychiatric consultation will be arranged for an patient’s requiring assessment or ongoing psychiatric care. Patients who are admitted who are already under.
Addiction can be defined as a compulsive repetitive behaviour that escalates over time with growing consequences. These behaviours may occur daily or in binges. And some level of self-denial and treatment resistance is always evident. Current scientific research is showing us that addiction is a disease of both the physical brain and the emotional mind.
What is Antabuse? It is the name of a medication containing a chemical called Disulfiram. It blocks the regular metabolism or breakdown of alcohol in your liver. When you drink alcohol while taking Antabuse, a rapid build up of a substance called Acetaldehyde occurs which without Antabuse is normally quickly broken down in the liver..
The General Addictions Program, while holding onto the belief that addiction is a disease in and of itself, also understands that the abuse of substances is associated with psychiatric diagnoses such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Addiction can also be related to unresolved issues from the past, current social circumstances and personality. Within a.
"I've been clean for 5 years now, no regrets..." - Robin
"I understand now how my decisions affect the people around me, so I've decided to only make good ones." - Mark T
"After I finished my rehab treatment in 2007, I havent's felt the need to do drugs. It feels great to be back in control of my life." - Richard
"Holistic drug programs like the GAP have made treatment and long term recovery possible for thousands of patients. I applaud this kind of effort in every way." - Dr M Shaw.