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 […]
Yes, you can be a high functioning alcoholic and still need treatment. The defining feature is that nobody around you sees the problem. You hold the senior job and pay the bond. You drink a bottle of wine every night. Your performance has not collapsed. That is not evidence you do not have a problem. […]
The safe way to stop drinking depends on how much you have been drinking and for how long. For light to moderate drinkers, the path is behavioural. You change your environment and your routine, and within a few weeks the cravings ease. For heavy daily drinkers, willpower alone is dangerous. Sudden withdrawal from heavy drinking […]
Substance abuse affects not only the individual but also their entire family. This makes family therapy a critical component in the healing process. Engaging in family therapy allows you to address the dynamics at play within your family, leading to healthier relationships and improved outcomes for everyone involved. It offers a supportive environment to discuss feelings, […]
Mental health disorders refer to a broad category of conditions that affect a person’s mood, thinking, and behaviour. These conditions are commonly misunderstood because of their complexity and are a taboo topic amongst many households and cultures. If left untreated, mental disorders can severely impact a person’s ability to function appropriately within society. Mental Illness […]
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 […]
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 […]