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Starting and Establishing a Registered Inpatient Private Addiction Primary Care Treatment Facility in South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a private inpatient addiction treatment facility in South Africa can be a rewarding venture, addressing the urgent need for...
ACCSA Addiction College
Oct 20, 20244 min read
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How to Navigate Benzodiazepine Detox: Protocols and Guidelines for Successful Recovery
In the journey towards recovery from Benzodiazepine addiction or dependence, the detoxification process plays a pivotal role....
ACCSA Addiction College
Sep 22, 20245 min read
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Integrating Mindfulness Techniques in Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is a complex and challenging journey that requires a multifaceted approach to achieve long-lasting sobriety. In recent...
ACCSA Team
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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The Impact of Trauma-Informed Care on Addiction Treatment Outcomes
In the realm of addiction and substance misuse disorder treatment, a pivotal shift has been taking place with the increasing recognition...
ACCSA Addiction College
Aug 11, 20243 min read
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The Polyvagal Theory, Trauma and Mental Health
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt uncertain but couldn’t really pinpoint why? Perhaps you looked around at everyone else...
https://breathelifehealingcenters.com/
Jul 14, 20243 min read
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Unlocking Hope and Recovery: Introducing Virtual Care Professional Services
Online Addiction Treatment Services In a world where the battle against addiction rages on, a glimmer of hope emerges for those seeking...
ACCSA Team
Jul 14, 20243 min read
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Exploring Therapeutic Approaches in Addiction Counseling: CBT, DBT, 12 Step, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy
In the field of addiction counselling, having a nuanced understanding of different therapeutic approaches is crucial to effectively...
ACCSA Addiction College
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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Addressing the Need for Specialised Addiction Education and Certification in South Africa
As the scourge of substance abuse continues to plague individuals and communities across South Africa, the need for specialised education...
ACCSA Addiction College
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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EMDR Therapy for Trauma and Substance Use Disorder
EMDR shows promise as a treatment for substance use disorder, but the research highlights its effectiveness for psychological trauma. Eye...
Psych Central
May 5, 20244 min read
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4 Types of Boundaries in Recovery
Learning to set boundaries in recovery is a significant part of the process. You hear the term “boundaries” but may not have given the...
https://bradfordhealth.com/
Apr 7, 20244 min read
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Types of Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Drug rehabilitation is designed to help people recover from drug and alcohol addiction. The intensity and length of services for any...
www.rehabs.com
Jan 21, 20247 min read
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The neurobiology of addiction: exploring brain changes that occur with substance use and addiction
Addiction is a brain disease. That’s what the NDA’s former director, Dr. Alan Leshner, proclaimed in his 1997 pivotal paper and countless...
Martin Preston
Jan 21, 20245 min read
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Trauma Informed Care for Substance Abuse Counselling
Trauma Informed Care, by design, helps treatment providers with the provision of services to individuals who have experienced trauma and...
By Michael J. Tkach, PsyD, LP
Jan 6, 20245 min read
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What Happens After Out-of-Area Rehab Is Vital
Connecting with community resources is essential for anyone in recovery—especially those who have traveled away from home for treatment...
By David McCartney
Jan 6, 20244 min read
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Trying to Stay Sober This Holiday Season? We've Got You Covered
Seven tips for staying sober, preventing relapse and avoiding the holiday blues For many of us, the holidays are a season of peace and...
Hazeldon Betty Ford
Nov 5, 20235 min read
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The Five Most Common Trademarks of Codependent and Enabling Relationships
Do you enable your loved one? Here's the difference between enabling and support. The concept of codependency and enabling sounds simple...
Hazeldon Betty Ford
Nov 5, 20235 min read
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12 Step Recovery: The Four Paradoxes
How does Twelve Step recovery actually work? In a few months' time, a person who works a good program can undergo a complete...
Hazeldon Betty Ford
Sep 27, 20235 min read
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What is Complex Trauma in Addiction?
Two disorders that feed one another—and can involve a host of other behavioral issues—present one of the biggest challenges in the field...
By Mark Mravic
Jul 24, 202315 min read
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Recovery Friendly Workplaces Increase Productivity
Supporting employees who are in recovery amounts to smart business for companies Supporting employees affected by addiction—which...
Alison Jones Webb
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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Codependency & Addiction: What You Need to Know
Drug and alcohol addiction can put a strain on relationships between loved ones. It’s not easy to watch someone you love spiral further...
https://bradfordhealth.com/
Jun 4, 20235 min read
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