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Navigating Relapse Prevention in Cannabis Addiction Therapy: Building a Strong Foundation for Long-term Recovery

Are you or someone you know struggling with cannabis addiction? If so, you’re not alone. Cannabis addiction can be challenging to overcome, but with the right support and strategies, long-term recovery is possible. One essential aspect of addiction therapy is relapse prevention. By focusing on building a strong foundation for [...]

Engaging in Self-reflection and Journaling During Addiction Treatment is More Than a Therapeutic Technique

As you confront addiction, these strategies can be powerful tools, helping you unearth underlying emotions, identify patterns, and navigate your path to recovery. In the approach advocated by Lance M. Dodes, M.D., addiction is a response to overwhelming helplessness. It is by understanding this helplessness that one can start to [...]

Addressing the Perception of Benzodiazepine Addiction in South Africa

As someone who has personally grappled with benzodiazepine addiction, I understand the importance of addressing the stigma associated with this struggle. Too often, those dealing with addiction are misunderstood and judged. It’s crucial to change this perception, and see addiction as a symptom that can be treated, rather than a [...]