Relapse is a process, not an event. By the time someone in recovery picks up a drink or a drug, the relapse has usually been underway for two to four weeks. The earliest signs are emotional rather than behavioural, and they appear long before anyone reaches for a substance. This article describes what to look […]
At Changes Rehab in Johannesburg, we understand that overcoming addiction is more than just breaking a physical dependency. Our holistic approach addresses every aspect of an individual’s being: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. This comprehensive guide explores how our methodology at Changes Rehab offers a path to lasting recovery. What Holistic Addiction Treatment Includes Our […]
Understanding addiction is not easy, especially when you are the family of an addict. The more you learn, the better you can respond to your loved one without losing yourself in the process. This guide explains what support for families of addicts in Johannesburg looks like in practice. It also covers how to find help […]
Substance use disorders are a range of mental health conditions that develop when people use drugs or alcohol in a way that damages their health, relationships and ability to function. They involve compulsive use, withdrawal symptoms and long-term harm to the body. They fall into three broad categories: alcohol-related disorders, drug-related disorders and other substance-related […]
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 why treatment is expensive? What goes into a resourced rehab treatment programme […]
The 12 step programme in South Africa runs through Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and dozens of related fellowships across the country. At Changes Rehab in Johannesburg, the 12 step framework sits inside our person-centered, abstinence-based primary care model, supported by a clinical team with over 120 years of collective experience. This page explains what the […]