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 […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial: #9 Flight Into Health
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 reality of what is occurring in your life. This is often unconscious. To […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial With Compliance And Addiction
In this blog post we will look at the process of compliance in addiction, particularly in rehabilitative treatment. 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, […]
Impact of Illicit Drugs on Fetal Development
Pregnancy is a crucial period for both the mother and the developing fetus. However, the use of illicit drugs such as morphine, crystal meth, and cocaine can lead to severe and detrimental outcomes for the unborn child. This article aims to educate and guide, rather than pass judgment, and encourages women struggling with drug addiction […]
Why Do Addicts Always Blame Others for Their Addiction?
Could recognising your own blaming and denial patterns be the key to breaking the cycle of substance misuse and rebuilding trust? People with substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Blaming in addiction is one such denial strategy. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism that you […]
The 12 Patterns of Denial And Rationalising 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 and accept the reality of what is occurring in your life. This is often unconscious. To […]