We are pleased to bring you the first in a series of talks, Conversations @ The Crossroads. In the first episode, Taku Mhonyera, Head of Treatment at Crossroads Johannesburg talks to Dr. Tich. If you or anyone close to you needs help with an addiction to sex,...
Step 11, of the 12 step programme encourages us to meditate, but what does it mean to meditate and what changes take place in our brains when we engage in meditation? How can meditation assist us as addicts? Meditation is a practice where an individual uses various...
What are character defects? Character defects are generally known as flaws, shortcomings or deficiencies that are found within a person who suffers from addiction. Although there is much debate around the fact that addicts and alcoholics choose to use drugs or...
Every time I share my working situation with friends or family, I get the same set of questions: “How do you manage with those people? Don’t you take your work home with you? You must hear some really hairy stories, how do you detach from them?” and so on...
Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Substance Abuse in South Africa: Your Path to Recovery Rehabilitation is a process that begins with abstinence and requires deep mental, emotional and spiritual change. For addicts struggling with substance abuse, entering rehab may be...
