Category: Drug Addiction

Yes, Discovery covers 21 days of inpatient drug and alcohol rehab, and 3 days of detox, per year. The year runs from January to January. Discovery has a vested interest in keeping its medical aid members healthy. Addiction is an overwhelming struggle for both the individual and their loved ones. Discovery covering treatment gets their members that need drug and alcohol rehabilitation well again and […]

Inpatient Addiction Rehab Treatment: Takes place in non-hospital, licensed rehabilitation centres. While approaches vary, rehabs offer detox services with 24-hour medical care in a recovery environment. Is intensive and is designed to treat serious substance use disorders and alcohol use disorders. Provide comprehensive treatment programmes designed to equip patients with the means to achieve lasting recovery. Duration of 30 to 90 days, depending on the […]

Are you or someone you know struggling with addiction? Medical Aid pays for Inpatient Addiction Treatment. Call now if you need help: 081-444-7000 Top 4 Things to Consider Inpatient Addiction Treatment Near Me 1) Find a licensed rehab with a full multidisciplinary team of professionally accredited clinical staff.      1a) Doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, registered counsellors and qualified addiction counsellors.      1b) […]

Define: AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder) Diagnosed and treated as a chronic and progressive illness, so your medical aid will cover treatment. It involves compulsive alcohol consumption despite negative consequences. Impairs various aspects of life, such as physical health, relationships, and work. And yet the drinking persists. Characterised by cravings and loss of control. Withdrawal symptoms occur when trying to quit. Tolerance to alcohol increases over […]

What is Alcohol Rehabilitation? A structured and comprehensive treatment program to help alcoholics detox, address underlying causes and conditions, including mental health problems. A treatment process addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder). Quality alcohol rehabilitation centres deliver professional, evidence-based treatment modalities through a multi-disciplinary team of experienced medical professionals: GP & psychiatrist, addiction counsellors, social worker, psychologists, and occupational […]

Key Takeaways Halfway House Johannesburg is a drug and alcohol-free environment that is the final phase of treatment for addicts and alcoholics. Halfway houses help people re-integrate back into work, family and society as a part of their drug or alcohol aftercare rehab plan. Halfway houses offer valuable skills and support to help people transition after their addiction treatment It’s an intermediate step that can […]

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 their behaviour. This also reduces their barriers to using or drinking. This enabling prevents the addict or alcoholic from seeing how serious their addiction is and stops them […]

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 medical, psychological, and social interventions geared at addressing underlying issues. While ensuring the alcoholic maintains their focus on the primary issue, their drinking. Without abstinence, the alcoholic will not be able […]

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. Alcohol rehab and detox are the first steps toward sobriety. Detox, also called alcohol withdrawal, happens after a person who drinks alcohol frequently or excessively stops. When you stop drinking, […]

While grappling with the many faces of addiction, it’s crucial not to overlook marginalised 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 to treatment. This is especially relevant in South Africa, where societal taboos and limited resources further complicate the issue. Language and communication form the crux […]