Freeman House Recovery Blog

Most people who end up dependent on alcohol never set out to be. There was no single decision, no obvious line they crossed. It started

In a theatre or an ambulance, ketamine is one of the more dependable tools a doctor can reach for. It eases pain, sedates a frightened

For a long time ketamine had a reputation as the gentler option at a party. It wore off quickly, the comedown felt manageable, and the

It usually starts somewhere ordinary. An after-party in a flat in Observatory, a doof out in the bushveld, a friend’s birthday where someone produces a

A few years ago, ketamine sat at the edges of British nightlife, something whispered about in club queues and festival fields. That picture has changed.

Most people who develop a problem with alcohol can point to a time when it felt ordinary. A glass to unwind after a long day.

A glass of wine with supper. A brandy to take the edge off a long, quiet afternoon. For many older South Africans, drinking has been

The first time most people walk into a group therapy room, they want to leave. Sitting in a circle of strangers and talking about the

A person leaving detox often describes the same quiet fear. The shaking has stopped, the worst of the withdrawal has passed, and yet the thought

It rarely starts with a problem. It starts with a bit of fun on a Friday night, a game that helps you switch off after