In South Africa at least 15% of the country is reported to have a drug addiction. The term drugs encompasses both illicit and legal drugs, and South Africa has seen a significant rise in prescription drug addiction.
Otherwise known as behavioural addiction, an addiction centre can help you overcome your addiction and find fulfillment in other activities.
South Africa’s drinking population is said to be some of the heaviest drinkers in the world, with staggering alcohol abuse figures. Over 31% of South African’s over the age of 15 drink.
If you belong to the Medshield Medical Aid Scheme, our professionals at Rehab Helper will contact them on your behalf to get the necessary information in place so that they can cover the costs involved in rehabilitation for addiction and substance abuse. This also includes rehabilitation for psychiatric conditions such as depression, PTSD, ADHD and more. Financial cover shouldn’t have to be a worry when you are on a medical aid plan from Medshield.
Contact Rehab Helper for information on how to get the process started with the Medshield medical aid health scheme. Getting cover should not have to add to your stress, let us help you.
Addiction can be very difficult to manage successfully on your own. Even the process of admitting yourself to a rehabilitation center in South Africa can seem daunting and overwhelming. Rehab Helper is your partner in recovery, where we assist you with the whole process from beginning to end. We will provide you with guidance and assistance with the admission process, helping you get the correct rehabilitation to help you get the treatment you need.
We will contact your medical aid on your behalf and find out what which rehabilitation center your qualify for. Addiction is a health condition that requires professional medical treatment to prevent future medical complications. Your medical aid plan should provide cover for rehabilitation services which may include doctors, medication and therapy. Whether you seek rehabilitation for addiction or psychiatric conditions, the Medshield Medical aid will provide cover.
Our trained addiction counsellors are on hand 24 hours a day
We’ll help you find a rehabilitation center near you
No matter where you are in South Africa, our goal is to make locating the right rehab as simple as possible. We’ll provide you with all the information you need in order to find the best person to help you or your family.
Medshield Medical Aid has been operating since 1968, making it one of the longest running medical aid schemes in South Africa. With experience, comes stability and reliability. They offer affordable medical aid plans that suit each individual’s specific needs. With Medshield Medical Aid you get superior quality at a great price.
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