#YMornings’ Dj Ankletap tackled the topic of addiction and debunked the myths around it alongside Mbali Ndhlovu and Alexa Daniela – who shared their journeys as recovering addicts on the #RTT (Round Table Talk).<\/p>\n
“By the time I had committed, I knew my reasons.”<\/strong><\/p>\n – Ndhlovu explains how she remains focussed on her road to recovery.<\/p>\n Addiction,<\/a> just like anxiety, is defined as a brain disorder\/ disease that manifests itself by compulsive substance abuse despite harmful consequences.<\/p>\n “Your moral compass is off.”<\/strong><\/p>\n – Alexa Daniela explains how addicts would go to all lengths to feed the addiction.<\/p>\n Ankletap shared that when dealing with an addict, the following 3 Cs should be remembered – I didn\u2019t C<\/strong>ause It, I can\u2019t C<\/strong>ure it and I can\u2019t C<\/strong>ontrol It.<\/p>\n Tweeps also shared their personal experiences:<\/p>\n And my family doesn't understand. I have no support system, I am out cos I.appealed my case, but everyday is hard as I am not trusted.. my family has a What's app group and they say all sorts of bad things like I should stay in prison.. I really need.someone that understands<\/p>\n — Xolile Mnisi (@TopTraderAfrica) February 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n