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Signs of Drug Abuse and Addiction in SA
By Gareth Carter, 01.11.11
Some people will try drugs and never have a problem with addiction where as others will quickly find themselves spiralling into a full blown addiction experimenting with a drug.
Nobody really...
What is rehab and do you/someone you know need it?
By Go4Rehab.com, 12.01.11
What Is Rehab?
Drug rehab (often called drug rehabilitation or rehab) is a term used for the processes of medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment, for dependency on psycho-active substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs and so-called...
Parents Testing Teens for Drugs, with Hair!- Now available in South Africa
By Janet Russell, 05.10.10
New Home Hair Drug Test to Detect for Prescription Drugs & Usage Frequency Now Available in South Africa
‘HairConfirm’ Is First Test of Its Kind to Report Low/Medium/High Usage
SAN DIEGO –...
Orthorexia
By Altersage, 16.09.10
It is a commonly held belief that addiction is exclusively caused by addictive substances. Even some eating disorders are increasingly blamed on the 'addictive properties' of certain foods. But the...
Drug Detox And How It Works
By WeDoRecover.com, 16.08.10
Being addicted to drugs is not something an addict experience as an unpleasant or bad thing. In fact, the very reason why someone does drugs is the enjoyment that they...
In-patient care at Oasis Counselling Centre
By Oasis Centre, 23.07.10
Oasis Counselling Centre is a world-class drug rehabilitation sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay providing intensive treatment to manage the disease of addiction.
The Oasis Counselling Centre has earned its reputation by helping...
How does a detoxification programme work?
By Oasis Centre, 21.07.10
Quitting drug use is a necessary first step to managing addiction. But some drugs can cause physical dependence and stopping suddenly may be dangerous. The Oasis Counselling Centre in Plettenberg...
A holistic view of the treatment of addiction
By Oasis Counselling Centre, 13.07.10
Oasis Counselling Centre in Plettenberg Bay subscribes to an addiction treatment philosophy which advocates a healthy lifestyle and following a 12-Step programme.
Addiction not a new phenomenon, but it is a...
Eating Disorder Treatment at Oasis
By Oasis Counselling Centre, 25.05.10
Effective eating disorder treatment in peaceful Plettenberg Bay.
Oasis Counselling Centre provides effective eating disorder treatment in conjunction with a highly structured 12 step recovery programme. The treatment centre is based...
The Garden Route Recovery Centre
By Brisky, 10.05.10
The Garden Route Recovery Centre in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa offers affordable residential treatment for those suffering from an addiction disorder. Addiction is very much a family illness in that...
Oasis offers professional treatment of drug dependency in South Africa
By Oasis Counselling Centre, 20.04.10
Addiction is a treatable condition
The Oasis Counselling Centre is a leading addiction centre situated in tranquil Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. This registered rehabilitation centre provides solace and treatment to those...
The Role of Family Counsellors in Treating Addiction
By Oasis Counselling Centre, 04.02.10
Family counselling is a vital part of healing addiction. Oasis Counselling Centre in Plettenberg Bay offers a family counselling programme to assist the relatives of addicts to heal.
It is not...
Frequently Asked Questions about Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
By Oasis Counselling Centre, 02.02.10
Oasis Counselling Centre in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, is an extended primary care facility offering treatment for all types of addictive behaviours.
Alcoholics, addicts, their families and their friends have many...

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