Support for Family and Friend of Addicts

There are few things more painful than watching someone you love slowly destroying themselves through drug or alcohol addiction. Sadly, this scourge seems to be increasing despite the so-called “war on drugs”.

Research reveals the following:

• Approximately 10 percent of the population are addicted to drugs or alcohol.
• Up to 25 percent of school children have either experimented with or abused drugs.
• Addiction is due 50 percent to genetic predisposition and 50 percent to poor coping skills.
• The children of addicts are eight times more likely to develop an addiction.
• Repeatedly abusing drugs or alcohol can permanently rewire your brain.
• You can become addicted to any drug, if you have a family history of addiction.

TTK (Transformation Through Knowledge) is starting a support group in the greater Randburg area, where information will be disseminated and encouragement offered for those experiencing this nightmare.

For further information, contact John at 082 728 4766 or john@ttk.co.za.