When the term “drug” comes up, people often jump to conclusions about the usage and effects of such substances. However, most adults consume addictive substance on a daily basis – without even realising the effects that these substances can have on their bodies. In South Africa, a drug is defined as a substance on which your body can develop a complete dependence. Luckily, Beethoven Recovery Centre offers a professional and effective drug rehabilitation programme for people who want to break with their addiction.
Drugs That Are Legal and Consumed Daily
South Africans love their morning coffees, their alcoholic beverages, and their smokes. They also lean on medications to relieve pain. All these substances are highly addictive and can cause a full-blown addiction. To top it off, these drugs are legal in our country and sold to people who are deemed to be old enough. Not only is this a travesty, but it also encourages the misuse of such substances – to a point where South Africans think that they can brag about their ability to hold their liquor.
Illegal Drugs
This is a very touchy subject, as various studies have proven that specific substances cannot cause addiction, therefore, declassifying such substances as drugs. However, in Gauteng, there are several adults who buy and consume illegal drugs. They all have their own “valid” reasons behind it, but mostly, it will come down to them being addicted to these illegal substances.
There are many stigmas around specific substances as well. An excellent example of this, is marijuana. Most people view this substance as a drug, when it has already been scientifically proven that it doesn’t contain any addictive substance. Therefore, you cannot be addicted to marijuana, and people who claim that someone is addicted to it, simply do not have their facts straight.
Behavioural Addiction
Many people who admit themselves to drug rehabilitation, developed their addictions based on behavioural patterns and the dopamine release that they experience when consuming a specific substance. Such substances can range from the consumption of a non-addictive substance to acting out in anger because of specific situations. Your brain can reward you for these actions – causing behavioural addiction to set in and become a part of your being. Behavioural addiction should not be mistaken for drug addiction, as it is a mental addiction and not a physical one.
Seeking Professional Drug Rehabilitation
Our drug rehabilitation programme is designed for people who are 18 years of age and older. This programme covers every element of the human being and does not simply focus on the addiction itself. Moreover, we only admit people on their own free will – ensuring that they are willing to cooperate with their treatment and do not make a mockery out of it, which will only waste our and their time.
Beethoven Recovery Centre is your solution to a professional and world-renowned drug rehabilitation programme near Gauteng. Please browse our website if you are interested in our rehab programme and feel free to contact us today if you have any questions on how we can assist you on finding a path to sober living wellness in your life.