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Mighty Wings Life Centre

" In the shadow of your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by" 
Psalm 57.1

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Frequently Asked Questions


Is my loved one abusing drugs?

You may have checked the list of signs and symptoms and you are still not sure. Often when all the signs are evident and even when a parent or spouse sees evidence of the drug in the home, clothing, pockets or motor vehicle they still feel that they have insufficient proof of substance abuse.
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Is my loved one addicted or using socially?

Drug abuse can easily lead to drug addiction. Because of the highly addictive properties in street drugs there is a huge risk of physical and psychological addiction to the drug. 
 
The term addiction is used to describe a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity, despite harmful consequences to the individual's health, mental state or social life.
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What if my addicted loved one refuses help?

Waiting for your loved one to reach their ‘rock bottom’ in a hope that they will ultimately acknowledge that they have a problem and be willing to ask for help is a huge gamble. Cravings for drugs and drug seeking behaviours persist despite devastating consequences caused by substance abuse.
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What are the treatment options?

There are several treatment options for those in addiction. They vary in cost, duration, in-patient or out-patient treatments, and offer a variety of different therapies. (Please click here for a directory of rehabilitation centres and support groups in South Africa).
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Is there a cure for addiction?

Addiction is a chronic relapsing but treatable condition. Treatment of addiction entails various therapies that assist the addicted person to manage (not cure) their condition. Recovery from addiction is a continual process. Abstinence from the drug or substance is not a cure. Destructive behaviours need to be recognised and changed.
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