For those who struggle with an addiction, it may feel like the time has passed to seek help. We want you to know that your life is worth getting sober, no matter what age you are. Many people believe that they are “too old” to try and kick an addiction. If you have used […]
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REGRET AND SHAME? Having regret is wishing you hadn’t done something. It can also be thinking that you may have missed out on an opportunity. You might regret that you didn’t take a chance on something because of your drinking. Or you can regret doing something while drinking that you wouldn’t have done
Sabrina* cannot recall her life after she started on heroin. When I smoked heroin, I used to feel happy, relaxed, confident and experienced. I could do anything in the world. I started to lift weights because I felt an extra rush of energy. I dreamt of the impossible like walking on the crowds. I became
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This is the most asked question by people under rehabilitation programs. First, you need to understand that healing is a process. It does not happen overnight. 7 Factors that Determine the Healing Process Triggers and enablers- Triggers are those things that push you to alcohol or drugs. You must know them and deal with them.
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At Jorgs Ark, we subject all our clients on admissions to a mandatory 14 day quarantine in our facility set aside for that purpose. All our staff are aware of the dangers that comes with the pandemic hence armed with protective gear from head to toe. In our isolation rooms, we provide reading material to
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He is popularly known as afande by his old mates. It is not a name he was given from nowhere. 11 years ago, Dennis Mugendi was a trained Prison Officer, working in Kakamega Prison unit. He however didn’t last long in the service. Alcohol addiction, among other factors made him quit his job before he could
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I am the last born in a family of three boys. At 25 years now, I didn’t know how much pain my parents endured due to my addiction some year back. I grew up in a loving home where neither parent was a drug abuser nor an alcoholic. My parents are humble and loving people
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He is a father, a husband and an addiction counselor. 10 years ago, you may have not recognized him. He was living the darkest moments of his life— wallowing deep into miraa and weed addiction. Born in 1980, Daniel Gathii grew up in a normal home set up in Gatundu. His life mainly revolved around
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Alcohol abuse also referred to as alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder (A.U.D.) is a condition in which one’s drinking behaviour cannot be controlled at all costs and all the efforts to stop the habit prove futile. It’s important to understand the signs so that it becomes easier for you to seek help for yourself or
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What is harm reduction? Harm reduction includes policies, programs and practices that aim to keep people safe and minimize death, disease, and injury from high risk behaviour, especially psychoactive substance use. Harm reduction recognizes that the high risk behavior may continue despite the risks. Harm reduction involves a range of support services and strategies to
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