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The enigma I found in myself (what it is, is where it isn’t)
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Kamohelo Moalosi, who is undergoing rehabilitation at Wedge Gardens rehab centre, wrote this piece about his journey to sobriety: I’ll start by acknowledging the divine, God! And I give thanks for His continuous mercy and everlasting love. It is a surreal realisation, one that can not be achieved without one being totally truthful and humble.… Read more
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Research gives a picture of Wedge Gardens
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An interesting picture has emerged of Wedge Gardens rehab centre outside Johannesburg, following research done by Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, formerly known as Medunsa University. The university’s research was done over the past year and involved 246 patients at Wedge Garden’s in-patient facility for men aged between 18 to 82 years old. “The research… Read more
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Tik – Methamphetamine, an all-consuming danger
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The use of the drug tik alters normal functioning in a specific part of the limbic system that processes emotions such as anger and fear. As a result of this alteration, people using tik can easily develop paranoid, aggressive or violent states of mind. “Crystal meth is typically sold in straws and costs between R15… 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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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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World-wide Worry – Social networking addiction
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By: Karen Griessel, Social Worker at Rand Aid’s Wedge Gardens Treatment Centre World-wide Worry is a phrase used to refer to someone who spends too much time using Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram and other forms of social media – to the point that it interferes with other aspects of their daily life. The cluster of… Read more
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Wedge Garden’s kings and their queen beat boredom
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Things are a lot more black and white at Wedge Gardens treatment centre these days. The long-anticipated giant outdoor chessboard has been completed and is being enjoyed by the gentlemen at Wedge Gardens. “A special mention needs to be made of those individuals who made yet another occupational therapy department (OT) project possible,” says Kendra… Read more
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Sanca happily settled at Wedge Gardens
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After relocating last year, the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Sanca) is settled in at Wedge Gardens treatment centre in Whitney Gardens, Lyndhurst, just outside of Johannesburg. Both the Sanca National Office and the Sanca National Academy of Learning are based at Wedge Gardens, which is situated in extensive grounds easily… Read more
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