Sober October 2026: What It Is and How to Do It in South Africa
Sober October is a month-long challenge to give up alcohol for all 31 days of October. It started as a charity fundraiser and has become a global reset, and it gives you something more useful than a break: honest information about what alcohol is actually doing in your life. Changes Addiction Rehab in Johannesburg is […]
How To Know There’s An Addiction Problem and What To Do About It
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is split into mild, moderate and severe and more extreme cases need detox and rehab for alcoholism. Alcoholism is chronic and marked by an uncontrollable urge to consume alcohol despite harmful consequences. It’s not mild abuse; it’s a severe disorder. The brain undergoes changes making resistance to drinking almost impossible. This […]
Rehabilitation Centres in Johannesburg
Changes Addiction Rehab has run rehabilitation centres in Johannesburg since 2007. Treatment starts with medically supervised detox at our 16-bed primary care facility at 216 Weltevreden Road in Northcliff, usually 21 to 42 days. Clients then move to River Manor, our 20-bed secondary care property in Ruimsig, for eight to twelve weeks, and on to […]
Frequent Questions About Rehab Pre-Admission
Changes is a drug and alcohol rehab situated in Johannesburg. It offers all three phases of rehabilitation: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Coming into rehab can leave many questions unanswered, especially since each facility has a different set of rules. Inpatient facilities are highly contained environments, and this is for a good reason. Patients who come […]
Life After Inpatient Rehab
Adapting to Post-Rehab Life and Avoiding Setbacks Leaving inpatient rehab treatment marks the beginning of a new chapter in recovery. Whilst treatment provides valuable tools, the real work starts after leaving the facility. Individuals must actively apply learned strategies to maintain sobriety and build a healthy lifestyle. This involves creating new routines, managing triggers, and […]
What To Expect In Inpatient Rehab
Coming into inpatient rehab can be daunting at first. Substance abuse is not something that develops overnight – it has a progression and a process; treatment is quite like this. Taking the first step and admitting a problem is the hardest part of the process. At Changes, we recognise that the disease of addiction is […]
Does Netcare Medical Aid Pay For Substance Misuse Treatment In South Africa?
Yes, and it comes out of risk benefits rather than your medical savings. Netcare Medical Scheme funds 21 days of inpatient rehab per benefit year, January to January, with up to 3 of those days as medically supervised detox. We handle the authorisation and usually have an answer within a day. Netcare Medical Scheme is […]
What is Alcohol Poisoning?
Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency that happens when your blood alcohol concentration rises so high that your brain cannot control breathing, heart rate and body temperature properly. It is caused by drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short time, faster than your liver can process it. This article explains what alcohol poisoning […]
Does Bonitas Cover Addiction Rehabilitation? What’s Covered 2026
Yes. Bonitas medical aid rehab cover pays for 21 days of inpatient addiction treatment a year under Prescribed Minimum Benefits, including a 3-day medical detox. Changes Addiction Rehab admits 8 Bonitas members on average every month. Call 081-444-7000 or get pre-authorised online and we will confirm day limits and your co-payment. What Bonitas Medical Aid […]
Addiction Treatment for Families
The importance of understanding addiction treatment, particularly for families. It acknowledges the profound impact addiction can have on family dynamics, emphasizing the necessity of involving relatives in the recovery process. Families often experience emotional distress and relationship breakdowns, which can be overwhelming. By recognizing these challenges, we can better appreciate the need for supportive resources. […]