Appalling Things Meth Does to Your Body
What Is Meth? Addiction continues to be a growing problem in the United States. In 2014 alone, over 7 million Americans struggled with...
The Top 11 Countries with the Biggest Drug Problems
How Do You Identify A Country’s Drug Problem? There are many indicators and statistics to analyze when considering drug problems. We can...
Just a Few Drinks Can Change How Memories Are Formed
One of the many challenges with battling alcohol addiction and other substance abuse disorders is the risk of relapse, even after...
Last Basic Addiction Counsellor Certificate Package for 2018 - 8th and 9th December in Johannesburg
Last run of the BACC starter package for the year, book now as prices may increase in the new year! Basic Addiction Counsellor...
12 Step Therapy
What Is 12 Step Therapy? In the years immediately following the end of American Prohibition in 1933, the US experienced a tremendous...
"Kindling" And Why it’s Dangerous
Jackie realized her drinking had gotten out of control and decided to try rehab. During treatment, she suffered from withdrawal:...
Opiate Withdrawal Information
Is Opiate Withdrawal Hard? The short answer is, yes. Opiates are some of the most addictive drugs available. Therefore, they’re also some...
NIDA Launches Two Adolescent Substance Use Screening Tools
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched two evidenced-based online screening tools that providers can use to assess...
5 Pitfalls to Avoid in Early Recovery
This is the time to protect and nourish your recovery. You’ve asked for help and made it through treatment. You have a taste for how...
Newborn Opioid Withdrawal Requires a 'Cascade of Care,' Study Suggests
Effective management of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) -- withdrawal symptoms occurring in infants exposed to opioids in utero --...
