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CHOOSE LIFE RISES TO THE CHALLENGE OF COVID-19

Malcolm Young, pressures of life in the shadow of bans, illegal substances are readily
general manager Covid-19,” he said. available whenever and wherever,”
of Durban- he explained.
based Choose According to the OECD report,
Life Specialist alcohol sales increased by 3% According to Young, many
Recovery Centre to 5% in Germany, the United of those who had reached
Kingdom and the United States in out to Choose Life, which is
uring the 2020 compared to 2019. Alcohol a sister facility to Riverview
COVID sales in bars and restaurants may Manor, a specialist clinic in the
D19 have plummeted but off-premise Southern Drakensberg, had
pandemic, sales via e commerce and retail been searching online for a
people stores had escalated. For example, rehabilitation facility that met
worldwide in the United States, online sales their needs.
have increased by up to 234%.
significantly changed their drinking “We are a private facility where
habits, shifting from consuming The OECD also noted that medical aid rates apply. This is
alcohol in bars and restaurants to women, parents of young the saving grace for people who
drinking at home. For many, alcohol children, people with higher can afford medical aid. However,
is part of their social lives – and the incomes and those with anxiety there are a lot of enquiries looking
resulting disruption, together with and depressive symptoms for a facility to help overcome Supervised detoxification and offer our clients effective,
loss of income and loved ones has reported the highest increase addiction by the less fortunate is available to overcome professional treatment. Through
increased alcohol consumption, in alcohol consumption. who have no medical aid. This withdrawals. our specialist staff, co-ordinated
according to a report published Emergency calls as a result of seems to be the true epidemic,” “This facility accommodates approach and intimate groups, we
by the Organisation for Economic domestic violence, which is Young said. 17 patients. It is big enough to are able to provide clients with the
Co-operation and Development closely associated with alcohol provide individual attention tools to address their addiction
Choose Life is rising to the
(OECD). consumption, rose by 60% in challenges of tackling addiction and small enough to ensure that during this difficult time,” he said.
Malcolm Young, general EU countries. sparked by the pandemic no one gets lost or flies under Choose Life Specialist
manager of Durban-based Despite the fact that the South by providing a full-time the radar. We are also able to Recovery Centre, South Africa’s
Choose Life Specialist Recovery African government attempted rehabilitation programme. accommodate out patients leading private specialist
Centre, said this was definitely to limit alcohol purchases Clients can be referred by clinical looking to speak to a psychologist rehabilitation centre and clinic,
happening locally. There had been and consumption during the professionals but attend the centre by appointment,” Young said. (dealing with symptoms of,
a massive increase in the number pandemic, the same remains true on a voluntary basis. He said that a gym had recently alcohol, substances, cocaine,
of people seeking help since the in South Africa. been added to help patients rock, opiates, dagga, anxiety,
pandemic hit. The centre offers an out-patient deal with and release stress depression, obesity, anorexia,
“During this period, people have programme as well as a 21-day and anxiety. There are 12 staff burnout, sex addiction and
“We are not only dealing with been admitted for addiction as in-house programme. Its holistic members, including two social stress) opened its doors to
people battling with existing well as depression and anxiety. approach means that each patient workers, a psychologist, a house recovering addicts in 2015. The
addictions but also with those Alcohol problems, in particular, has individual sessions with a doctor, a psychiatrist, day nurses facility is situated on the Berea
who are new to addiction seem to be on the rise despite bans social worker and a psychologist and night nurses. in Durban. 
and using various substances put in place. We have learned as well as group therapy during
to avoid and deal with the from our patients that, despite the his or her stay. “We are dedicated to saving lives www.chooselifesa.co.za

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A TOOTHBRUSH?

Fareed Amod, Crown Dental Studio three months, or when the If you are driven by the above as effective at cleaning your teeth cleaning. It’s also a useful way to
bristles begin to show wear, motivation, we here at Crown and do so without irritating your encourage children to brush for
ealthy teeth and gums whichever comes first. This is Dental Studio want to advise gums or causing them to shrink the correct amount of time.
prevent oral problems important not only to ensure on some tips to consider when contributing to a receding gum Manual toothbrushes are mainly
Harising and they’re crucial that the toothbrush is effective purchasing a toothbrush. line. There’s also the risk that if disposable, and most can be
for our well-being. Brushing your at cleaning your teeth, but also Head Size: While there is a you brush over-enthusiastically recycled. You can throw it away
teeth daily is essential in keeping because the bristles can collect range of brush heads available, you could damage your teeth when necessary and replace with
your teeth and gums in good germs over a period of time. a small to medium size brush enamel. On the other hand, very a clean new one. Unlike electric
condition. will have better access to all soft bristles might not tackle toothbrushes, you do not have
However, with so many plaque effectively, so unless you
Significantly, new toothbrushes toothbrush types on the market the hard-to-reach parts of your have gum problems, it’s best to to stick with the same type of
remove up to 30% more plaque these days, it can be tricky to mouth. For this reason, a round- go for medium. toothbrush.
than one that is three months old. decide which one is the most headed toothbrush is also useful. Of course, no matter what
However, the actual size of one’s
Therefore, regularly replacing suitable. You may select your mouth must also be considered. Handle Grip: Considering that toothbrush you buy, it’ll only
your toothbrush is essential new toothbrush based on your Children will need smaller you should brush your teeth for be as effective as your brushing
for maintaining a consistently favourite brand, or maybe you toothbrushes than adults. at least the recommended two technique. So, be sure to use
high level of oral hygiene. We choose one according to the minutes every time, a handle gentle circular or oval motions
recommend that you should handle’s colour, or the one on the Bristle Design: Bristle design is with a comfortable and secure along all your teeth and
replace your toothbrush every special at the supermarket. equally important when it comes grip is a priority. There are lots of gumline surfaces.
to choosing your toothbrush. handle varieties available so just
An increasing number of pick whichever makes cleaning If in doubt we will be happy to
manufacturers are now your teeth easiest. make recommendations as to
producing heads with varying the right toothbrush, for each
size bristles, which is very useful Electric toothbrush: The fast individual patient. If you would
for getting into the deeper gaps rotations of the head of an electric like more information
between teeth and those hard- toothbrush can do an exceptional on effective daily hygiene
to-reach locations. It’s also job of cleaning your teeth. If you practices, please contact us or
important to note that a tapered have limited manual dexterity, schedule an appointment for
design is gentler on our gums. then an electric toothbrush will a consultation. 
help you to achieve an adequate
Bristle Firmness: Many people level of cleanliness. Crown Dental Studio is one of the few
wrongly believe that firmer truly 24-hour dental practises in Durban
bristles will do a better job of In addition, electric as this is not limited to emergency
cleaning teeth. In fact, firm toothbrushes often come with dentistry treatment.
bristles can actually damage a built-in timer which helps to T: +27 81 207 8621
your teeth and gums. Soft to ensure that you are brushing for E: info@dramod.co.za
medium strength bristles are just the recommended time for proper W: www.dramod.co.za

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