Journey RehabJul 30, 20203 minAddiction: A Woman's Perspective I got my first period at 14. It was scary and exciting but most importantly it was the beginning of my womanhood. My period has since bee...
Journey RehabJul 22, 20203 minPornography Addiction - Stop Fapping Around!In hindsight, a fair number of things that were said by figures of authority during my time at school were highly dubious. After having l...
Journey RehabJul 12, 20203 minA History of Addiction & AlcoholismSubstance use, and addiction in general, are longstanding aspects of human culture that have been discussed and considered since ancient ...
Journey RehabJun 27, 20202 minWithdrawal a̶n̶d̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶C̶y̶c̶l̶e̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶A̶d̶d̶i̶c̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ aka Please Make it ****ing StopWhen initially writing up this post, I intended to start with the following: "While addiction is a multifaceted and complex issue that is...
Journey RehabMay 14, 20204 minAddiction and Lockdown - The Perfect Storm?As someone who was lucky enough to have achieved sobriety after their first stint in treatment I wonder, from time to time, whether I am ...
Journey RehabMar 29, 20204 minSurviving social distancing - A mental health sufferer's guide (part 1)2020: The beginning of a new decade, the close of a tumultuous 10 years and the promise of something entirely new. The universe has taken...
Journey RehabDec 8, 20194 min8 Sobriety Tips for the festive seasonSilly season is upon us. It is that jolly time of year where the wheels tend to fall off a bit… The roads are a dangerous place, househol...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20193 minAm I drinking too much? Here are the signs, and what to do - if you do.(12 questions) Where does one draw the line? Is there a line? (And no, we are not talking ...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20194 minTips for Moms in Recovery5 Tips for Long-Term Sobriety 1. Build a strong community Building a supportive community with other moms, who are healing from drug abus...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20193 minWhat is Cross Addiction?Cross Addiction can be described as a pattern of replacing one addiction with another that has similar effects. Cross Addiction is a comm...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20192 minEmpowering Addicts with Self Defence - Krav MagaWhat is Krav Maga? Krav Maga is translated from Hebrew and means "Contact Combat". It is a military self-defence and fighting system whic...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20194 min Attitude of GratitudeGRATITUDE AND RECOVERY Every year we take stock of all the things and people we are grateful for, specifically around New Year, birthdays...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20194 minThe Stigmatization of AddictionMany people believe that addiction is a moral problem and that people with substance abuse disorders choose to continue using drugs. Unli...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20193 minBeyond Your 'Window of Tolerance'The “window of tolerance,” a notion introduced by Daniel J. Siegel (a clinical professor of psychiatry defines the equilibrium our system...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20191 minUntil you stop the pain..Journey is an upmarket, professional drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre located in Atholl, Sandton. Our luxurious premises offers com...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20193 minHow Art Therapy Helps Residents in RehabHow Art Therapy Helps Residents in Rehab Art therapy that is used in rehabs, has proven to be a highly effective method in the addiction ...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20193 minFamily Roles in a Dysfunctional or Alcoholic Family Why is addiction considered a family disease? Alcoholism or any type of addiction affects everyone in the family in some way. Addiction a...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20195 minImportance of Gratitude in RecoveryWe should all take the time to think about the aspects of our lives that give us joy every day of the year. If you are someone recovering...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20198 minFirst 90 Days in RecoveryThere may be debate about the general stages of recovery, but almost everyone agrees that the first 90 days of recovery are critical. Tha...
Journey RehabNov 24, 20196 minStress Management in RecoveryFamily and relationship conflicts, finances, looking for or starting a new job or resuming your old one, health worries — these are just ...
Journey Rehab Jul 30, 2020 3 min Addiction: A Woman's Perspective I got my first period at 14. It was scary and exciting but most importantly it was the beginning of my womanhood. My period has since bee...
Journey Rehab Jul 22, 2020 3 min Pornography Addiction - Stop Fapping Around! In hindsight, a fair number of things that were said by figures of authority during my time at school were highly dubious. After having l...