Quality Addiction Treatment: The Cost of Skimping.

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 such as the one at Changes Addiction Rehab? Some people […]

Alcohol Rehab: 12-Step Power

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 powerlessness over addiction, surrendering to a higher power, making amends for past wrongs, and offering support to others in recovery. This gives recovering people a framework and structure promoting […]

Does Medical Aid Pay for Addiction Rehab in South Africa? 2024

2024 Step-by-step Guide If you’re limping from crisis to crisis due to your own or someone else’s substance abuse, you may be asking the question: will my medical aid pay for addiction rehab in 2024? Even more so when someone you love is dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction and it seems you’re just living from one chaotic incident to the next. Here’s a […]

How Long Do Alcoholics Stay In Rehab?

Research shows that, on average, 35% of people will relapse in the year after treatment if their rehab programme was less than 90 days long. This drops to 17% for those who were in rehab for 90 days or longer. Relapse rates are even lower for those in treatment for a year or more.

Get Discovery Rehab Coverage: Insider Guide (2024 Update)

Treatment is often crucial for those with addiction or mental health issues. Does Discovery Health pay for rehab? Yes. Most South African medical aid schemes provide financial support to access evidence-based therapies and treatment programs. This article will explore how medical aid schemes in Johannesburg and across South Africa can help you cover your rehab expenses and set you on the path to a brighter […]