Because addiction is recognised as a brain disease by the world’s leading medical authorities, the SABC Medical Aid Pays for Addiction Rehabilitation. The SABC Medical Aid is relatively small with a total of 8172 beneficiaries in 2024, but is still a leader in healthcare provision in South Africa. In modern South Africa, the levels of […]
Yes. GEMS medical aid funds 21 days of inpatient addiction rehab a year under Prescribed Minimum Benefits, including a 3-day medically supervised detox. Cover applies to every GEMS option from Tanzanite One through Onyx. Pre-authorisation through our admissions team typically clears in under 24 hours. GEMS is the second-largest medical scheme in South Africa with […]
Heading Sub-Heading Introduction – Does Bankmed Pay for Rehabilitation? Bankmed’s Health Insurance Overview – History and Mission of Bankmed – Types of Health Plans Offered Rehabilitation Services Covered by Bankmed – Types of Rehabilitation Services – Coverage Policies Eligibility Criteria for Rehabilitation Coverage – Policyholder Requirements – Pre-authorization Process How to Claim Rehabilitation Expenses from […]
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 […]
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 […]
AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder), know as alcoholism can devastate lives if left unchecked. In South Africa, alcohol abuse is a major issue and Johannesburg has one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption. If you or someone you care about has a problem, call our alcohol rehab centre Johannesburg. We can help them to get […]
Alcohol rehabilitation programs provide medical and mental health support, counselling, therapy, education, and accountability. Alcoholism treatment centres help people sober up and find a new way to live, without drinking. Including family, friends, or other nonmedical supports. Family therapy and 12-step engagement will help to stop alcohol drinking. Critically, alcohol rehab can help individuals see […]
Medical detox from drugs or alcohol is essential for individuals with a long history of substance or alcohol addiction, those who have previously experienced severe withdrawal symptoms, or those with underlying medical conditions. The main purpose of medical detox is to ensure the safety and comfort of the individual going through withdrawal. The Dangers of […]
Here are the four stages of an alcohol treatment centre programme: Treatment Initiation Early Abstinence Maintaining Abstinence Advanced Recovery. Few alcoholics’ recoveries are this direct. We move back and forth between the four stages, some alcoholics more than others. Knowing where you are in the 4 stages of an alcohol treatment centre programme can help […]
It’s common for family members to unknowingly adopt one of six dysfunctional family roles in addiction that can perpetuate the disease and impede the treatment process delaying or stopping the recovery journey. A respected specialist in the field of addictions and codependency, Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, identified the six primary roles in a family suffering from addiction […]