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Ever wondered if you or your loved one has a drug abuse problem or an addiction? All of us know someone with a behavioural or chemical addiction and some have concerns around whether we or our loved ones need help with such a problem.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism is an addiction and can cause numerous consequences such as physiological and behavioral problems.
Workaholism
What Is A Workaholic? A workaholic is someone who is obsessively addicted to work and devotes an excessive amount of time to work at the expense of...
Sexual Addiction
What Is Sex Addiction? Sexual addiction can be defined as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts....
Self-Mutilation
What Is Self-Mutilation? Self-mutilation, self-injury or non-suicidal self-harm is the act of deliberate, repetitive, impulsive, non-lethal harming...
Rohypnol
What Is Rohypnol? Rohypnol is the trade name for flunitrazepam. It is a sleeping pill marketed by Roche Pharmaceuticals. On the street it is often...
How do I get help for myself or my loved one?
The first step in getting help is finding out whether you have a problem. A psychologist with specific training in the treatment in this area can effectively perform a professional assessment and, if required, will recommend the most appropriate treatment. Read more about clinical psychologist Emile du Toit and how he is best suited to assist you in person or virtually online.
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Codependency
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Cocaine
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Cannabis Addiction
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