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.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is commonly known as speed, meth and chalk. In its smoked form it is often referred to as ice, crystal, crank and glass, and in South Africa as tik.

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Mandrax

Mandrax

Mandrax is the chemical substance methaqualone. Mandrax sometimes comes in light and dark blue capsules or white scored tablets.

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Codependency

Codependency

People who are codependent in their relationships are often dealing with issues surrounding denial, low self-esteem, compliance and control.

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Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine addiction is an illness where the user struggles with the inability to stop using cocaine despite the damages it is causing. What Is...

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Cannabis Addiction

Cannabis Addiction

There are over 200 slang terms for marijuana, including ‘dagga’, ‘pot’, ‘herb’, ‘weed’, ‘boom’, ‘Mary Jane’, ‘gangster’ and ‘chronic’.

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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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