The 12 Patterns of Denial: #12 The Democratic Disease State
People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. One such denial strategy is called the democratic disease state. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial – Manipulation in Addiction
People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle, for example manipulation in addiction. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what is occurring in your life. […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial & Comparing in Addiction
People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Comparing in addiction is one example. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what is occurring in your […]
Does Medical Aid Pay for Addiction Rehab in South Africa?
Introduction Yes, medical aid in South Africa is required to pay for inpatient rehab under the Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs), but the day count and co-payment depend on your scheme. How Medical Aid Pays For Rehab In South Africa: Your 2026 Step-By-Step Guide If you’re limping from crisis to crisis due to your own or […]
How Long Do Alcoholics Stay In Rehab?
Research shows that, on average, 35% of people will relapse in the year after treatment if their rehab programme was less than 90 days long. This drops to 17% for those who were in rehab for 90 days or longer. Relapse rates are even lower for those in treatment for a year or more.
3 Things to Know Before You Detox From Drinking.
Detox from drinking is the first part of the rehabilitation process for people with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Medication must be used to gradually wean patients off alcohol. Once physically dependent, alcohol withdrawals can be dangerous and even life-threatening. Call us on 081-444-7000 and we’ll guide you through the inpatient alcohol detox and rehab process […]
Does Discovery Health Pay For Rehab In South Africa? (2026)
Does Discovery Health pay for rehab? Yes. Treatment is often crucial for those with addiction or mental health issues. Discovery covers 21 days of inpatient rehab plus 3 days of medically supervised detox per year. Pre-authorise your admission and we will confirm your benefits and any co-payment within a single phone call. Most South African […]
Love In Recovery: Should I Date Another Addict In Recovery?
Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating love and affection, but for those in recovery from addiction, the dating landscape can be complicated when it comes to thinking about love in recovery. One question that often arises is whether it is a good idea to date another person in recovery. The Pros Three key benefits […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial – Strategic Hopelessness
In this blog post we will look at the denial pattern of strategic hopelessness in addiction. People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial and Recovery By Fear
In this blog we will look at recovery by fear in addiction recovery. People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the […]