Sep 22, 2023 | Drug Addiction
Trying to help an addicted or alcoholic family member can sometimes backfire. Enabling a loved one’s addiction is very different to empowering recovery. Enabling behaviours ultimately end up alleviating the addict or alcoholic from experiencing the discomfort of... Sep 21, 2023 | Alcohol Detox, Drug Detox, Medical Aid, Treatment
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... Sep 20, 2023 | Drug Addiction
What is Comprehensive Alcohol Rehabilitation? The process whereby: Professionally accredited and experienced staff at an AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder) clinic use evidence-based therapies to help people overcome alcohol addiction. Treatment involves a combination of... Sep 20, 2023 | Resource List: Support Helplines
Category Organisation Contact Number Website Additional Info Mental Health & Addiction South African Depression & Anxiety Group 0800 21 22 23 or 0800 456 789 (24-hour helpline) SADAG Support for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Substance... Sep 18, 2023 | Drug Addiction
The alcohol rehab treatment process combines medical and psychotherapeutic treatments to address AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder). It’s a treatment program that utilises a variety of MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) approaches to managing alcoholism and overcoming addiction.... 
Sep 15, 2023 | Drug Addiction
While grappling with the many faces of addiction, it’s crucial not to overlook marginalized communities, including the Deaf and hard-of-hearing. You may not be aware that this community faces unique barriers in both the recognition of substance abuse and access... 
Sep 14, 2023 | Drug Addiction
You should know that addiction treatment has advanced significantly in the last few decades as you struggle with your problem. The way we approach this difficult problem has changed dramatically because of developments in neuroscience, technology, and psychotherapy.... 
Sep 1, 2023 | Drug Addiction
How Does Codependency Affect Addiction? Codependency in addiction is a complex and multifaceted psychological construct, often viewed as a form of ‘relationship addiction’. Codependency is excessive emotional reliance on a partner, especially an addict,... Aug 11, 2023 | Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Detox
Alcohol addiction is a serious issue that without a detox from drinking can have significant impacts on a person’s health and life. Medical detoxification is a crucial step in the recovery process, providing a safe and controlled way to eliminate alcohol from... 
Aug 4, 2023 | 12 Step Rehab, Drug Addiction, Treatment
A journalist recently asked me some questions about addiction, its costs and what constitutes quality care. Below is the Q&A. Can you talk about quality addiction treatment costs in South Africa, what medical aid pays and the issue of co-payments? Can you explain... 
Aug 1, 2023 | Drug Addiction
In addiction recovery, we find that every aspect of our lives comes under scrutiny. From our daily routines to our innermost beliefs about ourselves. As a family member watching a loved one go through this transformation, understanding the power of words, especially... 
Jul 20, 2023 | 12 Step Rehab, Alcohol Detox, Rehab Works
Understanding 12-Step Treatment The 12-Step Treatment approach is most commonly associated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a fellowship founded in 1935 by two alcoholics who helped each other stay sober. The principles of 12-Step Treatment involve acknowledging... 