Changes Addiction and Treatment Blog
Our addiction and treatment blog is here to help you navigate the space between addiction and recoveryAlcohol Rehab with Medical Aid Johannesburg 2024
What is Comprehensive Alcohol Rehabilitation? The process whereby: Professionally accredited and experienced staff at an AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder) clinic use evidence-based therapies to help people overcome alcohol addiction. Treatment involves a combination of...
Comprehensive List of South African Drug Addiction, Alcohol Rehab & Mental Health Helplines (updated 2024)
Category Organisation Contact Number Website Additional Info Mental Health & Addiction South African Depression & Anxiety Group 0800 21 22 23 or 0800 456 789 (24-hour helpline) SADAG Support for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Substance...
Alcohol Rehab Treatment Process
The alcohol rehab treatment process combines medical and psychotherapeutic treatments to address AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder). It’s a treatment program that utilises a variety of MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) approaches to managing alcoholism and overcoming addiction....
Breaking the Silence: Addiction in the Deaf Community
While grappling with the many faces of addiction, it's crucial not to overlook marginalized communities, including the Deaf and hard-of-hearing. You may not be aware that this community faces unique barriers in both the recognition of substance abuse and access to...
The Evolution Of Addiction Treatment
You should know that addiction treatment has advanced significantly in the last few decades as you struggle with your problem. The way we approach this difficult problem has changed dramatically because of developments in neuroscience, technology, and psychotherapy....
Understanding Codependency in Addiction: An Essential Guide for Families
How Does Codependency Affect Addiction? Codependency in addiction is a complex and multifaceted psychological construct, often viewed as a form of 'relationship addiction'. Codependency is excessive emotional reliance on a partner, especially an addict, perpetuating...
5 Trusted Recommendations: Detox from Drinking
Alcohol addiction is a serious issue that without a detox from drinking can have significant impacts on a person's health and life. Medical detoxification is a crucial step in the recovery process, providing a safe and controlled way to eliminate alcohol from the...
Quality Addiction Treatment: The Cost of Skimping.
A journalist recently asked me some questions about addiction, its costs and what constitutes quality care. Below is the Q&A. Can you talk about quality addiction treatment costs in South Africa, what medical aid pays and the issue of co-payments? Can you explain...
Addiction Recovery: Transforming Self-Talk
In addiction recovery, we find that every aspect of our lives comes under scrutiny. From our daily routines to our innermost beliefs about ourselves. As a family member watching a loved one go through this transformation, understanding the power of words, especially...
Alcohol Rehab: 12-Step Power
Understanding 12-Step Treatment The 12-Step Treatment approach is most commonly associated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a fellowship founded in 1935 by two alcoholics who helped each other stay sober. The principles of 12-Step Treatment involve acknowledging...
Unraveling Co-occurring Disorders in Opiate Addiction Recovery
Often people trying to find recovery from opiate addiction, find themselves grappling with other mental health challenges. These Co-occurring Disorders in Opiate Addiction Recovery are not mere coincidences but are part of the complex web of factors that contribute to...
Realistic Expectations in Around Rehabs and Addiction Treatment
Setting realistic addiction treatment expectations is a crucial part of the initial treatment phase. As an addiction counsellor with 25 years experience, I've seen how essential this is, and I want to share some insights to help you and your loved ones navigate this...