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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Thanks to these advancements, you can get care that is specifically designed to meet your needs. Let’s […]
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, perpetuating the cycle of addiction. In a codependent relationship, the enabling partner often subordinates their needs to those of the addicted individual. […]
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 why treatment is expensive? What goes into a resourced rehab treatment programme […]
Attending rehab initiates profound internal shifts, accelerated by some pretty intensive therapy. Wanted or not, rehab is intended to help you address deep-seated issues and establish a foundation for emotional resilience and self-awareness. After treatment, significant changes in self-perception and interactions with the world begin to occur. Recovery continues as these insights are integrated into […]
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 the words one uses to talk to oneself, becomes paramount. At Changes Addiction […]
When you consider the essence of South Africa, you cannot overlook its rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and traditions. A nation that has faced its fair share of challenges, yet one that has always strived for unity and understanding. South Africa’s cultural, social, and economic contexts shape every aspect of life, including the approach to […]