Are you or someone you know struggling with addiction? Medical Aid pays for Inpatient Addiction Treatment. Call now if you need help: 081-444-7000 Top 4 Things to Consider Inpatient Addiction Treatment Near Me 1) Find a licensed rehab with a full multidisciplinary team of professionally accredited clinical staff. 1a) Doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, […]
Define: AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder) Diagnosed and treated as a chronic and progressive illness, so your medical aid will cover treatment. It involves compulsive alcohol consumption despite negative consequences. Impairs various aspects of life, such as physical health, relationships, and work. And yet the drinking persists. Characterised by cravings and loss of control. Withdrawal symptoms […]
Four Changes facilities across Northcliff, Ruimsig, Fairland and Melville, with medically supervised detox and 24-hour nursing. Where Our Alcohol Rehab Facilities Are Changes Addiction Rehab runs four facilities in the north-western suburbs of Johannesburg. Alcohol detox and the first weeks of treatment happen at our 16-bed primary care facility at 216 Weltevreden Road in Northcliff, […]
Halfway House Johannesburg at a Glance Detail Summary Locations Johannes House in Fairland and Auckland House in Melville Cost From around R9,000 a month, depending on house and level of support Typical stay Three to twelve months, reviewed as you progress Who it suits People leaving primary or secondary treatment who need structure before going […]
Trying to help an addicted or alcoholic family member can sometimes backfire. Enabling a loved one’s addiction is very different to empowering recovery. Enabling behaviours ultimately end up alleviating the addict or alcoholic from experiencing the discomfort of their behaviour. This also reduces their barriers to using or drinking. This enabling prevents the addict or alcoholic […]
Does Medical Aid Pay for Alcohol Rehab in Johannesburg? Yes. Alcohol use disorder is a Prescribed Minimum Benefit, so every registered South African scheme is required to fund inpatient treatment for it. Most schemes authorise 21 days a year, including up to 3 days of medically supervised detox. What differs between schemes is the network […]
The alcohol rehab treatment process moves through four connected stages: assessment, medically supervised detox, intensive therapy and long-term aftercare. Each stage builds on the one before it, so the physical stabilisation of detox becomes the platform for the psychological work that actually keeps you sober. At Changes Addiction Rehab in Johannesburg, that whole path usually […]
While grappling with the many faces of addiction, it’s crucial not to overlook marginalised 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 treatment. This is especially relevant in South Africa, where societal taboos and limited resources […]
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. Thanks to these advancements, you can get care that is specifically designed to meet your needs. Let’s […]
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 the cycle of addiction. In a codependent relationship, the enabling partner often subordinates their needs to those of the addicted individual. […]