Drug-induced psychosis is a break from reality triggered by drugs. Someone in it may hear voices or see things that are not there, and hold fixed beliefs that cannot be true. For most people it clears within days to a few weeks of stopping the substance. While it lasts it is a real medical emergency, […]
Codeine addiction in South Africa rarely begins with a decision to use drugs. It usually begins with genuine pain and a pharmacy product that helped. Maybe it was a migraine that Myprodol finally touched, or a cough that only a codeine syrup could settle. The shift from taking codeine for pain to needing it to […]
Mandrax is the South African street name for tablets containing methaqualone, a sedative drug banned internationally in the 1970s but still produced in clandestine laboratories around the country. The drug acts as a central nervous system depressant. It slows breathing and dulls consciousness to a level that can cause respiratory failure, especially when combined with […]
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 […]
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is split into mild, moderate and severe and more extreme cases need detox and rehab for alcoholism. Alcoholism is chronic and marked by an uncontrollable urge to consume alcohol despite harmful consequences. It’s not mild abuse; it’s a severe disorder. The brain undergoes changes making resistance to drinking almost impossible. This […]
Changes Addiction Rehab has run rehabilitation centres in Johannesburg since 2007. Treatment starts with medically supervised detox at our 16-bed primary care facility at 216 Weltevreden Road in Northcliff, usually 21 to 42 days. Clients then move to River Manor, our 20-bed secondary care property in Ruimsig, for eight to twelve weeks, and on to […]
Methamphetamine goes by many names in South Africa: Tik, crystal, “ice.” It doesn’t just disrupt a life, it rewires it. It speeds up the mind and burns through sleep. It hollows out appetite and leaves people swinging between frantic energy and emotional collapse. But here’s the part families rarely hear: Tik addiction is treatable. The […]
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 […]
GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a central nervous system depressant that is often used as a recreational drug due to its euphoric, relaxing and sedative effects. Although it was originally developed for medical purposes, including as an aesthetic and sleep aid, it is now mainly used illicitly for non-medical reasons. It is a very dangerous drug […]
If you’re facing substance use disorder issues look at these three areas: the quality of treatment, the length of treatment and how soon you can be admitted. All three of these factors contribute to a positive outcome. Drug addiction treatment at Changes Rehab Johannesburg offers the full spectrum of high-quality treatment: Detox Inpatient Long-term Halfway […]