Addiction Defense: Intellectualizing
Eventually, things get so bad that the details become irrelevant and the objections seem unimportant. Intellectualizing is focusing on...
Next Intermediate & Advanced Addiction Counsellor Package Dates and Venues
The dates for the next Intermediate (IACC) and Advanced (AACC) Addiction Counsellor Packages running in Gauteng are available below,...
Self-Care for Loved Ones: The Antidote to Codependency
by Candace Plattor on February 1, 2018 in Behavioral Health, Health and Wellness, Living with Addiction, Love and Relationships In my...
Poll: Most Americans View Addiction As Disease, But Stigmatising Views Persist
A new survey revealed that about 32% of participants view opioid addiction as a character flaw. Despite nationwide efforts to...
Next Basic Addiction Counsellor Package in JHB, DBN and CT Dates and Info
Next dates for the BACC (Basic Addiction Counsellor Certificate Package) running in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban: 28th and 29th...
Tips on Improving Addictions Education
Psychological theories that may be of great interest to professionals can seem like messages from Pluto to a rehab patient. Patient...
Complex Trauma: A Practical Approach
We can’t always predict which problem will require attention first — or indeed, when opening a door in therapy will introduce a whole new...
Do 15% of SA’s population have a drug problem? We fact-check 4 ‘shocking stats’
Researched by Vinayak Bhardwaj on africacheck.org: In a newsletter that goes to 700,000 medical aid members a health insurance company...
A Therapist’s Tips for Your Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorders are full of false promises. They promise to deliver comfort, companionship, and anxiety relief. However, the reality is...
Early Recovery: Twelve Pitfalls
If you notice any of these signs, it’s a good idea to make an appointment right away, talk to your group leader before/after a group...
