The Drug Dealer Effect
When people talk about addiction, they almost always focus on the substance. Meth. Cocaine. Heroin. Pills. Weed. Alcohol. They talk…
Ketamine, The Dark Side of the “Chilled” Party Drug
Ketamine has somehow slipped into modern drug culture wearing a soft mask. It’s treated like the harmless one, the gentle…
The Cocaine–Alcohol Combo, The Deadly Duo Everyone Treats Like a Party Trick
There’s a dangerous ritual that has woven itself into modern party culture, the casual combination of cocaine and alcohol. People…
Rehab vs Real Life, Why Leaving the Bubble Feels Like Starting Over
Everyone in recovery dreams of “getting out.” The day you finally finish rehab feels like a finish line, a chance…
When Rehab Feels Like Prison
Rehab is supposed to be the place where you get your life back, but for many people, the first feeling…
Emotional Relape in the Age of Wellness
Getting sober is supposed to fix everything, right? That’s the fantasy many people hold on to, that once the substance…
When Rock Bottom Is a Myth
We love the idea of rock bottom. It gives chaos a clean narrative. It tells us there’s a moment, one…
Trazodone: Antidepressant, Sleeping Aid, or Both?
Trazodone, originally developed in Italy during the 1960s as an antidepressant, has since found additional applications due to its sedative…
Addiction in the Digital Age: Addressing New Epidemics for Families in South Africa
Understanding Digital Addiction Digital addiction has become a significant issue globally, including in South Africa, with serious implications for mental…