“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” ―William James What does it mean to feel “stressed”? A stressed person feels like they’re under an abnormal amount of pressure. This could be due to an enormous workload, financial burdens, or an argument with a partner or family member. All kinds of situations can…
So, why do people use drugs? There is no one reason why a person will use a drug as the reasons will vary from one person to another. It can be for relaxation, enjoyment, excitement, peer pressure, rebellion, boredom and curiosity. For other people, drugs can be used to avoid or reduce physical or psychological pain. The majority of people…
What is drug dependency? “Drug dependence is a chronic relapsing medical condition. Drug dependence is not based on personal weakness or morals.” Drug dependency is both physical and psychological. With physical dependency the person using a drug over a period of time will have developed an intense reliance on drugs, often to avoid difficult withdrawal symptoms. The person will often…
Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde What is selfcare? Selfcare refers to the actions individuals take in order to develop, protect, maintain and improve their own health and wellbeing. It involves a personal investment in maintaining physical, psychological and spiritual health, and pursuing a fulfilling,…
We appreciate in a very special way our supporters and friends for helping us provide medication to mentally challenged ones…