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The power of denial in addiction: Breaking the cycle
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Denial is a cornerstone of addiction, a powerful force that can blind individuals to the destructive consequences of substance use. Those suffering from substance use disorders often deny the existence of their addiction, the substances they use, the quantities consumed, the frequency of use, the people they use with, and the negative impact their addiction… Read more
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Cultivating growth and recovery: SANCA Wedge Gardens’ therapeutic power of gardening
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SANCA Wedge Gardens, a renowned therapeutic facility, has expanded its holistic approach to recovery by incorporating a vegetable garden into its comprehensive programme. Under the guidance of property co-ordinator Thuli Dlamini, the vegetable garden aims to empower patients to take ownership of their healing journey through active participation in a nurturing activity. “Gardening has long… Read more
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International Overdose Awareness Day: Together we can
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International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, and communities. “At SANCA Wedge Gardens, we witness first-hand the challenges faced by those struggling with addiction,” says Adèl Grobbelaar, who heads up the Johannesburg-based treatment centre. The theme of this year’s campaign… Read more
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SANCA Wedge Gardens’ clients give back on Mandela Day
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SANCA Wedge Gardens’ clients and staff spent Mandela Day putting together care packages for people in need of pampering! Forming part of the substance use treatment centre’s occupational therapy activities, the assembled care packages included a bodywash/soap, lotion, shampoo and an emery board for nail care. “These were finished off with a ribbon and a… Read more
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Wedge Gardens among SANCA centres affected by government funding crisis
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Despite the government’s recognition of substance abuse as one of the priority issues, some Gauteng SANCA treatment centres are facing imminent closure due to delays in the funding process and lack of communication from the Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD) for the new financial year. On Friday, April 26, SANCA Horizon in Boksburg, one… Read more
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SANCA Wedge Gardens’ team members bond
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SANCA Wedge Gardens’ team recently celebrated ‘who we are’ at a team-building exercise facilitated by Nanette Minnaar from Kaleidoscope. The employees took part in numerous exercises during the workshop, including sharing their personal values and who they are striving to be. They then discussed these insights and what they mean in their place of work.… Read more
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How to stay sober in the silly season
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The festive season means plenty of celebrations and more often than not, plenty of alcohol. “For someone suffering from substance use disorder, it may be a challenging time,” says Adèl Grobbelaar, the manager of Johannesburg-based SANCA Wedge Gardens substance use treatment centre. “However, there are various ways of dealing with the stressors. Remind yourself that… Read more
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Have a sober October – your body will thank you
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Can you stop drinking for a month? Ocsober – an annual campaign that challenges people to abstain from alcohol each October – allows you to test your belief that you can. “It is also the perfect opportunity to discover how much better you feel without alcohol,” says addiction expert Adél Grobbelaar, who heads up SANCA… Read more
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Wedge Gardens counsels workers caught using drugs at work
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Employees of a Joburg company caught using dagga on work premises recently underwent what is hoped to be a life-changing event. Imani PsychoSocial Solutions in Midrand was employed by the company to find a therapeutic solution to what could spiral into a workplace nightmare if left unchecked. Imani in turn contracted Sanca Wedge Gardens Treatment… Read more
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Wits students get hands-on at SANCA Wedge Gardens
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Four third-year University of the Witwatersrand occupational therapy (OT) students have just completed five weeks of training at SANCA Wedge Gardens. The students – Erin Mildenhall, Chloe Masters, Jodi Benjamin and Kayla Kotzen – were introduced to psychiatric OT, specifically relating to addiction. “They each had two clients that they treated daily,” says Caryn Berman,… Read more
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