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Don’t relapse this festive season
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Mindfulness is a great coping skill
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MINDFULNESS: the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing. Mindfulness a great coping skill, says Karen Griessel, a social worker at Sanca rehab centre Wedge Gardens in Johannesburg. She writes: It is fair to say that the world around us has changed significantly and for… Read more
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Faith versus fear
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KAREN GRIESSEL, A SOCIAL WORKER AT JOHANNESBURG’S SANCA WEDGE GARDENS TREATMENT CENTRE, TALKS ABOUT FAITH VERSUS FEAR AND HOW HAVING FAITH CAN HELP THE ADDICTION RECOVERY PROCESS: During these trying times, a common experience many are having is the uncertainty of what tomorrow holds. There have been many job losses and few opportunities exist. Then… Read more
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The cornerstones of recovery
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Self-determination and motivation are two crucial elements in the recovery process of addicts. Karen Griessel, a social worker at Sanca-accredited Wedge Gardens rehab centre in Johannesburg, says the desire to get clean and sober must be internally driven. “Self-determination and motivation rest on the person’s core values, interests and morality. The decision to stop drugs… Read more
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Resilience – being psychologically and emotionally tough
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No person goes without adversity, trials and tribulations and even more so those who dabble in addiction. “Often, their challenges are self-inflicted,” says Karen Griessel, a social worker at Sanca-affiliated Wedge Gardens rehab centre in Johannesburg. “Being able to bounce back sooner than later is what matters. It must also be said that it takes… Read more
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Synthetic drugs, the monster creeping in and killing our youth
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The recent videos that have created a storm across social media highlight the dangers facing our children. Several children who smoked what was an unknown substance had to be rushed to hospital where they were treated for symptoms including seizures, psychosis, nausea, vomiting and hallucinations. At least 14 people were hospitalised after smoking the substance… Read more
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Wedge Gardens interviewed on Health Matters: Drug Awareness Week
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Watch the Health Matters video in which Host Dr Yakub Essack talks about Drug Awareness Week with Wedge Gardens’ Adel Grobbelaar to understand the medical issues and signs of drug addicts as well as where and how to treat an addict. #WedgeGardens #KickYourHabit Read more
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Wedge Gardens: Committed to fighting substance abuse
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Wedge Gardens is available to do drug and alcohol abuse awareness talks at schools and in workplaces. The Sanca-affiliated rehabilitation centre, situated close to both Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, offers a diversion programme for employees whose work is being affected by addiction issues and who may thus need counselling or rehabilitation. This is in addiction to… Read more
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Committed to fighting drug and alcohol abuse
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Wedge Gardens is available to do drug and alcohol abuse awareness talks at schools and in workplaces. The Sanca-affiliated rehabilitation centre, situated close to both Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, offers a diversion programme for employees whose work is being affected by addiction issues and who may thus need counselling or rehabilitation. This is in addiction to… Read more
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June 26 highlights International Day against Drug Abuse
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Take a moment on June 26 to consider how drug abuse has the potential to tear apart families and even communities. Since 1987, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has taken place on June 26 to raise awareness of this debilitating social problem. Wedge Gardens rehabilitation centre, situated just outside of Johannesburg,… Read more
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