More people are unwilling than willing to admit themselves to a rehab facility, despite the fact that their addiction has spiralled out of control and they are in serious need of professional help. The good news is that addiction treatment resistance has little bearing on whether rehab is ultimately successful or not. Addiction is a complex […]

Addiction is incredibly complex and should be treated as a brain disease, but many people are curious about how long the recovery process actually takes. It might be frustrating to know that there is no simple answer to this question and the way people recover from addiction is different for everyone. However, research shows that […]

Going to rehab again does not mean that a person will never be able to achieve long-term recovery from substance abuse. In fact, many people require multiple stays in treatment in order to fully overcome their addiction. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they […]

It is no secret that it is a tough battle to break an addiction to drugs or alcohol, but the real reasons behind this difficulty are not well understood by most people. These include physical changes to the brain, having to learn an overwhelming amount of new life skills and coping strategies, being faced with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]