This piece presents a vivid and alarming portrayal of the opioid crisis in the U.S., drawing a parallel to potential issues that could arise in Kenya. During my recent visit to the US, I was struck by the dark side of cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, where drug use and homelessness are rampant....
Alcohol Abuse Support Group – CBT Kenya Alcohol abuse is a serious problem that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most effective ways to combat alcohol addiction is by joining a support group. These groups are designed to provide emotional support, encouragement, and accountability to people who are trying to overcome alcohol abuse....
What is a Substance-Induced Mood Disorder? CBT Kenya A substance-induced mood disorder is not a condition that develops on its own. Instead, an individual must be abusing drugs or alcohol to develop this particular condition. This makes substance-induced mood disorders different from that of other co-occurring conditions, as it is not a disorder that can...
Awareness on Children of Alcoholics – CBT Kenya Individuals who grew up with a parent who misused alcohol are familiar with everyday feeling unpredictable. Inconsistency, unreliability, arguments, and chaos are common in homes where one or both parents have an alcohol addiction. Children of alcoholics often do not have their emotional needs met, leading to...
Help for victims of Alcohol and Drug use – CBT Kenya Article by Letoo James Alcohol and Drug Abuse is perhaps one of the biggest mental and public health problems our society faces today. The sheer statistics is just mind boggling. We all know someone close to us with this problem and usually wonder what...
What is Alcohol Use Disorder? CBT Kenya For many people, drinking alcohol is nothing more than a pleasant way to relax. People with alcohol use disorders, however, drink to excess, endangering both themselves and others. Unhealthy alcohol use includes any alcohol use that puts your health, safety at risk or causes other alcohol-related problems. If...
Can you overcome cocaine addiction? CBT Kenya An addiction can be physical, meaning your body craves the drug. It can also be mental, meaning you strongly desire the drug’s effects. Cocaine can be consumed in a variety of ways. It can be inhaled through the nose or injected into a vein. And it can be...
Is watching TV an addiction? CBT Kenya You may not think you have a TV addiction, but as soon as someone mentions shutting off the tube during one of your favorite shows, you might just lose your cool. But, are you really addicted to the TV or do you just really enjoy your favorite shows?...
Internet Addiction Disorder – CBT Kenya Internet addiction is a behavioral addiction marked by a compulsive desire to perform one or more online activities, including gaming, social media, or browsing. There’s no question that use of electronic devices is extremely widespread. Much of work life, schoolwork, social life, and recreation is now conducted via computer. Spending...
Effects of Substance Abuse on society – CBT Kenya By Allen Opiyo Introduction Drug addiction is a vice that has been with us for a very long time. Individuals who abuse drugs pose a great risk to themselves. They expose their bodies to sickness, poor health or contraction of hepatitis or HIV through needle injection...