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Internalisation of Change and the Culture of Recovery. Dan Wolf : 082 336 1175. Alternative : 079 770 7532. Putting down the bottle. 2011 Dan Wolf Please see our sitemap. For more pages. Also see Houghton House South Africa. Site designed by Kadabra!
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Dependence to Independence | Dan Wolf Addiction Psycologist
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Dealing with life on its own terms is therefore not about remaining stuck in adolescence, but rather promoting a shift from dependence to independence. Dan Wolf : 082 336 1175. Alternative : 079 770 7532. Putting down the bottle. 2011 Dan Wolf Please see our sitemap. For more pages. Also see Houghton House South Africa. Site designed by Kadabra!
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The Committal Process | Dan Wolf Addiction Psycologist
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If the addict is unwilling to acknowledge the concerns of their family members or cooperate with a counsellor, the only remaining option can be an involuntary committal. Committal against the individual’s will is not a criminal or punitive mechanism, but rather a legal recourse enabling the family to facilitate admission of their loved ones into a registered treatment centre of their choosing. Under the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Dependency Act (20 of 1992). An affidavit from a family member.
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Medical Aid | Dan Wolf Addiction Psycologist
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As a recognisable, diagnosable and treatable disease, substance abuse and dependence are deemed to be Prescribed Minimum Benefits. These are minimum benefits which, by law, must be provided to all medical scheme members, and include the provision of diagnosis, treatment and care costs. Pre-authorisation is by no means a laborious task, and can be arranged by any competent rehabilitation facility. In order for a treatment centre to be covered by a medical aid scheme, it must be registered by the Depar...
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Blog | Dan Wolf Addiction Psycologist
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Putting down the bottle. On Nov 15, 2014 in Addiction Treatment. How do I overcome alcoholism? Dan Wolf : 082 336 1175. Alternative : 079 770 7532. Putting down the bottle. 2011 Dan Wolf Please see our sitemap. For more pages. Also see Houghton House South Africa. Site designed by Kadabra!
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Misconceptions | Dan Wolf Addiction Psycologist
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Recovery is all about willpower. They could stop if they really wanted to. The first and most important step towards full recovery lies in the acknowledgement of a. Of self-control and a need for help in beating the individual’s compulsive behaviour. Willpower is insufficient to produce stable, long-term recovery. The addict needs to hit rock-bottom before recovery becomes possible. Alcohol is different from illegal drugs. Cannabis is a harmless and natural drug. While cannabis use does not entail a risk...
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Training Programs | Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment | Dan Wolf Addiction Psycologist
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Brief Training for EAP Call Centre Consultants. Working with addictive disorders. Assessment, support and referral. Introduction to Identifying and Working with Addictive Disorders for HR professionals. Progression of the disease of addiction. Drugs and their symptoms. Introduction to Identifying and Working with Addictive Disorders an Intensive Program for Healthcare Professionals. Detoxification with special emphasis on opioids. Ethical issues in the treatment of addicted clients.
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Dismantling Denial | Dan Wolf Addiction Psycologist
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Through treatment, the individual becomes able to clearly see the warped rationalisations that they have used to support and justify their dysfunction. For this to happen, direct and frank confrontation is necessary. Dan Wolf : 082 336 1175. Alternative : 079 770 7532. Putting down the bottle. 2011 Dan Wolf Please see our sitemap. For more pages. Also see Houghton House South Africa. Site designed by Kadabra!
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Understand Addiction | Diagnose Addiction | Substance Abuse | Dan Wolf Addiction Psycologist
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A commonly held definition of alcoholism is an inability to say no to that second drink. What most people fail to acknowledge is that addiction is not a moral failing, but a recognised and diagnosable disease. We are dealing not with bad people trying to become good people, but sick people who wish to get well. The DSM lists the following criteria for substance dependence:. Tolerance (marked increase in the amount of the substance taken, as well as a marked decrease in the substance’s effect). A patholog...
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Outpatient Treatment | Inpatient Treatment Programs | Dan Wolf Addiction Psycologist
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It is of vital importance to remember that choosing the right type of treatment should always be based on the clinical needs of the individual patient, and not on what the addict perceives to be most convenient. The inpatient environment also provides the addict with a level of external control, guidance and regulation. This assists in kick-starting the process of moving beyond unhelpful influences in their immediate lifestyle, and also makes detoxification easier, under the supervision of qualified ...
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