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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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Self-care, an essential service to yourself
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Making time for yourself in today’s busy world is often a challenge – and this is even worse for active addicts whose entire focus is on finding their next drink or hit. Karen Griessel, a social worker at Johannesburg’s Wedge Gardens Treatment Centre, says an addict’s life is consumed with not only finding and using… Read more
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Increased addiction challenges ahead?
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#Sanca #WedgeGardens Addiction expert Adél Grobbelaar is concerned that the unavailability of legal cigarettes and alcohol during the lockdown will worsen the challenges faced by people living with addiction. Adél, who holds honours degrees in social work and psychology, has dedicated over three decades to assisting alcoholics and drug addicts in an attempt to reintegrate… Read more
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The power of positivity
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#SancaWedgeGardens #Rehab During these testing times of COVID-19, many people are struggling with depression and anxiety. This poses particular challenges to people already battling substance abuse problems, especially those who have a dual diagnosis and also battle mental health issues. “It is said that we win over negativity with positivity. Good feelings and thoughts will… Read more
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Learners get the nitty gritty on abuse
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Wedge Gardens’ staff presented a preventative programme to the Gr 7 learners at Gustav Preller Primary School in Roodepoort on September 28, 2017. “The information forms part and parcel of their Life Orientation subject; we touch on various topics but zoom in on addiction,” says Adél Grobbelaar, the head of the Rand Aid Association substance… Read more
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Healing through art at Wedge Gardens
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Art therapy has been included in Wedge Gardens treatment centre’s occupational therapy (OT) programme. Read more
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Wear silver in support of International Overdose Day
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International Overdose Day is marked globally on August 31, 2017. The annual campaign is close to the heart of Wedge Gardens’ team. The Rand Aid substance abuse centre in Whitney Gardens, Johannesburg, knows all too well how easily drug addiction can lead to death. Read more
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Wedge Gardens gets handy
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Wedge Gardens learned the value of team work and pooled resources when they completed their pottery room at the beginning of June. Read more
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Book club inspires at Wedge Gardens
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Rand Aid’s Wedge Gardens rehabilitation centre has started a book club. Read more
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Biscuits empower at Wedge Gardens
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Beautifully baked biscuits were on the menu of the Wedge Gardens’ café on Friday, October 7. Read more
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