I am Dr D.J. Kocks, an addiction doctor practising medicine in Cape Town, providing compassionate, evidence-based medical care for individuals affected by substance use and related health challenges. My approach is patient-centred, confidential, and grounded in dignity, supporting each person with practical medical treatment, harm-reduction strategies, and ongoing clinical care tailored to their individual needs.
In January 2026, I founded Anakai Medical Practice with a clear vision to provide ethical, compassionate, and evidence-based addiction care in Cape Town. As an addiction doctor in Cape Town, my focus is on treating addiction as a medical condition, offering structured clinical support to individuals and collaborating closely with treatment facilities to ensure continuity of care. Anakai Medical Practice was established to create a space where patients are met with dignity, discretion, and sound medical practice, supporting long-term stability, recovery, and overall well-being.
I believe that lifestyle modification is a cornerstone of general health, not an optional extra. Our daily habits, how we move, eat, rest, and connect have a profound impact on both physical and mental well-being. True health is built outside the consultation room as much as within it, and small, consistent changes in lifestyle often create the foundation for lasting improvement in energy, mood, and resilience.
This is especially true in the management of addictive disorders and substance use disorder. Medical treatment is important, but recovery is strengthened when the body and mind are supported through healthy routines. Regular physical activity, cardiovascular fitness, time spent outdoors in the sun to support natural vitamin D levels, and structured daily rhythms all play a meaningful role in stabilising mood, reducing cravings, and improving overall functioning. These elements help restore balance and reinforce the body’s natural capacity to heal.
Equally important are relationships and social connection. Meaningful friendships, supportive family dynamics, and healthy community engagement contribute significantly to long-term recovery and well-being. Whether it is walking, playing golf, exercising, or simply spending time with others, these activities reconnect us to purpose and belonging. My approach is to care for the whole person body, mind, and lifestyle, because sustainable health is not achieved through medication alone, but through intentional, well-supported living.