Addiction Rehab Johannesburg - Quality Treatment & Support
For over 25 years changes addiction rehab johannesburg has delivered the full treatment continuum (detox, outpatient, inpatient and halfway house) in johannesburg.
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Changing Lives
Changes Addiction Rehab Johannesburg proudly delivers the best residential, short- and long-term inpatient rehab, outpatient and halfway house drug and alcohol addiction treatment programmes in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Since 2007, through our various treatment options, Changes Rehab has been saving lives, restoring dignity, and healing families.
We have continued to shape innovative and effective quality care in the addiction treatment field in South Africa.
We offer comprehensive treatment programmes that address the alcoholic or addict’s disease using a holistic therapeutic and medical approach. By addressing the five key elements needed to change and shape a client’s life we play an integral part in helping them create and live fulfilling lives. These five elements are the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual impacts of addiction and recovery.
Our approach is a personalised, dignified, hands-on treatment developed by addiction specialists and experts with a cumulative experience of over 100 years.
Professional Care at Changes Rehab
Our Treatment Approach
Addiction is a complex and multi-faceted problem. We know more about the neurobiology of addiction than ever before. PET scans showed changes in the brains of addicted people as far back as 20 years ago. The brain’s reward, motivation, and memory pathways are affected by addiction, and alcohol or drug abuse progresses to obsessive and compulsive use despite all the negative consequences. Our evidence-based therapeutic approach includes a wide variety of gold-standard strategies to assist our clients in addressing every aspect of their addiction.
Our programmes include:
We believe that addictive behaviours can begin as a coping strategy to life’s challenges and inner emotional turmoil. But addiction slowly takes over and begins to cause problems and make life even more unmanageable. We equip clients with healthy coping strategies so that individuals have the tools to face and overcome challenges and stress without falling back into addiction.
At Changes we also view addiction and alcoholism as a disease and not as a moral failing. We recognise that addiction has caused pain and destruction to the lives of our clients and their loved ones. Our programmes are not designed to punish and shame clients, but rather to help them understand the root of their addiction and deal with its consequences.
Our multidisciplinary team of professionals guide clients to change their behaviours and create a new life in which they are able to deal with overwhelming emotions in healthy ways. Through our holistic approach, both patients and families are able to heal from the devastation and agony caused by active addiction.
We emphasise a spirit of connectedness to break habits of loneliness and isolation. Our clients often arrive at our doors hurt, broken, desperate and angry. Our dedicated team or experts help clients rediscover hope for their futures and, sometimes for the first time, discover who they are – without drugs or alcohol. At Changes we empower our patients with the tools to find sustained recovery.
Our History
We recognise that choosing the right treatment facility is important. Those suffering from addiction need to access the right help at the right time. It can often mean the difference between life and death. Individuals often only get one chance at treatment and it is vital that they are admitted to a facility that offers quality services and that give them the best chance of long-term sobriety/recovery.
Assessment
A private clinical assessment clarifies risks, co-occurring concerns, and immediate next steps. We gather history, current symptoms, medications, and family input to match the right level of care. If admission is appropriate, we help you plan timelines and documentation so things move quickly. Learn how assessments work and what to expect on the day.
Withdrawal is managed under medical oversight to reduce risks and improve comfort. Nursing support is available 24/7, with medication protocols tailored to clinical need. Detox prepares patients for therapeutic work—sleep, nutrition, and stabilisation come first. See what to bring, typical timelines, and how we coordinate pre-authorisation.
The first 21–42 days focus on routine, safety, and daily therapy. Patients engage in individual and group sessions, psycho-education, and family contact where appropriate, supported by a multidisciplinary team. Primary care builds early momentum for change and prepares the plan for the next stage.
Secondary care deepens the work on patterns, triggers, and trauma in a calmer setting. With structured days, therapeutic groups, and coached routines, patients practise skills that hold at home. Families are updated and involved appropriately. Explore typical lengths of stay and why secondary care improves long-term outcomes.
For step-down care or when residential treatment isn’t possible, outpatient combines evening groups, one-to-one therapy, and accountability. The focus is integrating recovery into daily life—work, study, and family responsibilities—while maintaining structure and support.
Sober living provides a structured, supportive home environment with curfews, chores, coached routines, and ongoing therapy. It bridges the gap between inpatient treatment and independent living, reinforcing accountability and community while returning to work or study.
Patients learn how to spot risk early and respond fast—managing triggers, cravings, and high-risk situations. We build practical routines, communication plans, and support networks, with clear steps families can take too. See typical tools and how they’re practised before discharge.
Continuing care sustains progress after discharge: scheduled check-ins, group support, individual sessions where needed, and a plan for setbacks. We coordinate with families and community resources to keep recovery anchored in daily life.
Fees, Funding, and What’s Included
Transparent costs and benefits help families plan and avoid surprises.
