Medically reviewed by Dr Iqbal Mohiuddin MBBS BSc, PGCME Many people travel far and wide to receive treatment at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen and near Aberdeen due to the high-quality care and wide variety of therapy types available.
Worldwide, there are many people who suffer from addiction.
A UN report estimated that nearly 12 million people all over the world are addicted to a drug such as cocaine or crystal meth, or alcohol.
Many of those people do not have access to a drug and alcohol rehabilitation rehab centre near them, but if you are one of those people: you do.
If you live in the area, you can use a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen or near Aberdeen to get clean and embark on a new journey towards a healthier life.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we help you find a residential rehab treatment centre located near Aberdeen that suits your needs.
We can advise you on drug and alcohol rehab, but most of all, we can help you assess your situation.
You might not be sure about what is happening to you or with you, and if you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, even prescription drugs (prescription drug addiction).
When you call our rehab referral helpline, a trained specialist will help you understand your situation better.
We can help you find a prescription drugs rehab and begin a drug addiction detox at a drug and alcohol rehab Aberdeenshire.
While Aberdeen is known as one of the safest cities in the UK, this thriving and beautiful Scottish metropolis has its fair share of substance use and addiction.
To begin your journey towards a better life after drug abuse with the help of a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen or near Aberdeen, call us today on 0800 140 4690
Drug and alcohol rehab can treat addictions to cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, stimulants, tobacco, alcohol.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
You can also go to Behavioural Addictions Rehab for other addictions such as behavioural addictions.
Other types of addiction that can be treated at therapy in a drug or alcohol rehab programme include:
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
The ‘4 Cs of addiction’ at rehab are compulsion, craving, consequences and control.
Physical factors that may cause you to be more likely to develop an addiction include your genes and your mental health.
Behavioural reasons like the action of consuming the substance, peer pressure and your environment can also lead to substance abuse.
This explains why some people fall into addiction and need drug and alcohol rehab to recover, while others may not be affected in the same way.
You might be asking yourself ‘can addiction be fixed’? And the answer is yes, with the right support at rehab.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
Before deciding whether to go to drug and alcohol rehab, you can call Rehab 4 Addiction for free for further advice about outpatient treatment or residential rehab near Scotland, including in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
Upon arrival at drug and alcohol rehab or other sober living houses, you will undergo a psychiatric assessment in order to be diagnosed and receive appropriate treatment.
This will be done by a psychiatrist of other medical professional at rehab.
You may also need to have a medically-assisted detox at rehab – especially for those going through heroin withdrawal.
For example, or for those who have a physical dependence on a substance, as the symptoms can be very dangerous and sometimes fatal.
You may be prescribed addiction withdrawal medications at rehab such as Chlordiazepoxide and Diazepam for alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Long-term consequences of substance abuse can include hepatitis, wernicke encephalopathy, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and more.
Once you have spoken to one of our specialists who have helped you find the rehab clinic that suits you, the first step of recovery at a drug or alcohol rehab in Aberdeen will likely be a detox.
This is a process where you withdraw from drugs and/or alcohol with help of trained medical professionals. You might wonder why you need to do that in such an environment.
The answer is quite simple – detoxing at home is extremely dangerous.
When you start detoxing, you might come across some withdrawal symptoms.
The symptoms or the severity do tend to vary depending on the drug use, as well as the severity and longevity of the addiction.
Alcohol and heroin (opiates), or crack cocaine for instance have particularly heavy withdrawal process symptoms, but drug and alcohol rehab can offer treatment to make the detox phase more comfortable.
Tremors, hallucinations and in some cases even death is reported.
That is why it is important you have a team of medical professionals at rehab around you when you withdraw.
It’s also why we work together with top-class clinics that can nurse you through the heavy withdrawal period.
To access some the best possible drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen to help you through your detox after drug abuse, call our team today on 0800 140 4690
Self-acceptance and restoring your relationship with yourself is the basis for a strong personalised treatment in recovery with scientifically proven treatment techniques for drug rehabilitation at rehab in Aberdeen.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
The five rules of recovery rehab are:
1) change your life
2) be completely honest
3) ask for help
4) practice self-care
5) don’t bend the rules
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
The stages of motivation at rehab are:
1) Precontemplation (not ready to consider change)
2) Contemplation (open to change but not taking action)
3) Preparation (getting ready to tackle the addiction)
4) Action (changing behaviour)
5) Maintenance (changing a lifestyle in line with new behaviour)
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
The ‘seven Rs’ of drug and alcohol rehabilitation at rehab are Renounce, Reinvent, Restructure, Rebuild, Rename, Rebrand and Reset.
These will help you to develop a new identity as a sober person, with habits that come naturally to you.
Rehab supports twelve step programmes alongside and after rehabilitation.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
In recovery, ‘the wall’ refers to a stage around 46-120 days after you’ve quit, when the honeymoon period of your sobriety has ended and you have to confront the problematic aspects of your abstinence.
Once you’ve pushed past this timeframe at rehab, you’ll find a lift in your energy and mood, as you begin to build your future.
Drug and alcohol rehab can help you access aftercare, to ensure you push through this phase and achieve long-term sobriety.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
An intervention is a planned and strategic meeting organised by those that care about the person affected by addiction.
You can plan an intervention to try to encourage your loved one to go to rehab.
It is not an opportunity to shame, criticise or blame – instead, intervention focuses on encouraging the person to seek professional treatment at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen.
Due to the emotional aspect of this type of confrontation, it is a good idea to enlist the services of a professional interventionist or counsellor. They can help to keep the intervention on track and ensure that everyone can express themselves effectively.
During the rehab intervention, each person will read out a short statement detailing the effect that the addition is having on them and encouraging the individual to seek help.
The “5 As” at rehab – Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange, are a good way to understand if your loved one is ready for drug and alcohol rehab.
For advice hosting an intervention in order to convince a loved one to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen, call us today on 0800 140 4690
When deciding whether to enter a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen, many people are understandably concerned about the cost of such a service.
While inpatient drug and alcohol rehab has gained a reputation as an expensive and exclusive form of addiction treatment, the reality is that many clinics offer a variety of packages to suit a range of budgets.
Depending on the length of your stay, whether you choose to sleep in a single or shared room and the type of facility you select, prices can vary drastically.
A 10-day stay in a shared room can cost between £2,000 and £4,000, while a single room may cost between £3,000 to £6,000.
A longer stay such as the standard 28-day programme can range from £6,000 to £12,000 depending on the above factors.
The most affordable is a medically-supervised home detox which usually costs around £1,500, although patients must meet specific criteria to be approved for this service.
There are also several council-funded drug and alcohol rehab centres in Aberdeen which can provide treatment for free or at reduced rates.
For a more accurate response to how much your drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen will cost, call our team today on 0800 140 4690 for help with treatment costs.
If you can afford the fees and are benefitting from the treatment programme, you will usually be able to stay at drug and alcohol rehab for as long as you want.
Most drug and alcohol rehabs in Aberdeen do not have minimum stay requirements and the majority of patients can leave at the time of their choosing.
However, it is recommended to stay between 7 and 10 days to complete safe and effective alcohol or drug detoxification.
Staying for a minimum of 28 days is usually the most effective technique as this allows patients to benefit from the full range of facilities available in a rehab clinic including detoxification, medication, counselling and aftercare.
Many rehab clinics offer 30, 60 and 90-day programmes depending on your needs. The length of your stay will usually be determined during the admissions and pre-assessment process.
If you’re still wondering how long drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen will take, call our team today on 0800 140 4690
If you have unlimited time and money, opting to attend a private rehab clinic may seem like the obvious option.
However, the vast majority of people living with an addiction experience several restrictions to their recovery such as work and home responsibilities, childcare requirements and/or a lack of funds.
While private rehab may not be completely ruled out for these people, it is sensible to explore the option of NHS rehab.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
Free and NHS-run treatment services available in Aberdeen include:
Address: 480 Union St, Aberdeen, AB10 1TS
Telephone: 01224 218120
Website: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/help-and-advice/
Address: 7 Hadden St, Aberdeen, AB11 6NU
Telephone: 01224 577120
Website: http://www.alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk/
Address: 7 Virginia St, Aberdeen, AB11 5AZ
Telephone: 01224 210547
Website: https://www.weareac.org/wernham
There are benefits and drawbacks to both types of clinics, so it’s important to thoroughly research your options before committing to a decision.
Private rehab clinics may be more expensive, but as mentioned earlier in this article they do offer a range of treatment programmes to suit a variety of budgets.
The admissions process is often faster and easier, with many people able to begin treatment immediately without being subject to a waiting list.
While council-funded rehab clinics provide addiction treatment for free or at a reduced rate, the majority of them have long waiting lists.
It is common to wait weeks or even months for a spot to open up, and when it comes to addiction treatment time is of the essence.
There is often a wider range of therapy treatments available within private rehab clinics from specialist therapists and psychiatrists including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and many have the resources to offer alternative therapies such as equine or music therapy.
Some NHS rehab clinics also offer these services, but they are harder to find.
While patients at council-funded rehab clinics will often see multiple doctors and counsellors during their stay, private rehab clinics assign a specific team to each patient allowing them to build up trust and connection over time.
In general, the quality of care that patients receive is fairly equal across private and council-funded rehabs.
If you have specific requirements or preferences for a certain type of treatment then it is recommended you thoroughly research your chosen clinic to ensure they offer this service.
You can also reach out to other organisations for help such as Change Grow Live, Turning Point, We Are With You, Al-Anon, Alateen, and Samaritans.
Other alternatives to rehab in Aberdeen include Aberdeen in Recovery, Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership, and Drugs Action Aberdeen (Alcohol & Drugs Action).
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
Telephone: 01224 638342
Address: 1st Floor, Left, 41 Union St, Aberdeen AB11 5BN
Telephone: 01224 558844
Address: Summerfield House, 2 Eday Rd, Aberdeen AB15 6RE
Telephone: 01224 577120
Address: 7 Hadden St, Aberdeen AB11 6NU
Additionally, other places that can offer you help include the National Association for Children of Alcoholics, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, and the NHS Foundation Trust.
For more help choosing between private and NHS drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen, call our team on 0800 140 4690
It is common for people struggling with alcohol addiction/alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse to reach the end of their tether and decide to never drink again.
They may believe that they do not need to attend a rehab clinic to recover, as they have already made the decision themselves. After all, don’t they just need to stop drinking alcohol?
Attempting to quit alcohol ‘cold turkey’ can be extremely dangerous and even deadly.
Without 24/7 supervision by medical professionals and access to vital medication, these people are at risk of experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms that could cost them their lives.
Common alcohol withdrawal symptoms include the following:
Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms include the following:
The most serious side effect of alcohol withdrawal is delirium tremens, which can be deadly if not promptly treated.
Most rehab clinics prescribe medication to reduce the risk of seizures and other symptoms, which you will not have access to if you attempt to detox by yourself.
To learn more about home detoxing and the services provided by a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen or a rehab Scotland, call our expert team today on 0800 140 4690
Drinking heavily followed by a sudden stop can result in uncomfortable or even dangerous symptoms.
If you have lost control of your alcohol use and have developed a physical or psychological addiction to this substance, it is important that you seek help as soon as possible.
While alcohol addiction can be difficult to recover from, alcohol rehab in Aberdeen is here to help you tackle this problem and begin to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.
The first step towards recovery at rehab involves complete physical detoxification and withdrawal from alcohol.
This is a necessary part of the treatment process as it helps to break the physical hold that alcohol has over your brain and body.
Under medical supervision over a period of around one week, you will slowly reduce the amount and frequency of your alcohol consumption until you are no longer consuming alcohol.
Rehab can help to prevent many of the most unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, but if your addiction is more severe then you will likely experience several side effects.
These will usually appear within 24 hours of your last drink and can include the following symptoms:
Your medical team will be able to prescribe a range of medicines such as Librium to alleviate many of these symptoms.
Librium can prevent withdrawal-related seizures and also reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
While a physical detox can be extremely effective at treating physical alcohol addiction, counselling and therapy treatments are needed to address the psychological aspects of this substance use disorder.
It is recommended that you remain at rehab for at least three weeks after detoxification to undergo the necessary counselling and relapse prevention planning.
This can help you to identify your triggers, manage future cravings and develop healthy behaviours and ways of coping with stress.
To access a first-rate alcohol rehab in Aberdeen as soon as possible, call us today on 0800 140 4690
Between 40% and 60% of people addicted to alcohol will inevitably relapse.
Most people are able to stay sober after two or fewer attempts to recover.
Your chances of relapse depend on whether you have a strong support network after rehab, a strong mentality and suitable aftercare.
Naltrexone can help you prevent relapse by stopping any positive feelings you feel towards alcohol.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
Which came first, the substance drug addiction or the mental health disorder?
Many people who enter a rehab programme for a substance use disorder or any drug use disorders are often diagnosed with a mental health condition during the assessment process.
This is known as a dual diagnosis and is more common than many people realise.
It is not known whether a substance addiction can directly cause a mental health disorder or vice versa, but it has been proven that the two conditions often interact with each other.
Some people attempt to self-medicate their mental health disorder by turning to drugs or alcohol, while others may be more prone to developing conditions such as anxiety or schizophrenia due to their substance use.
If the addiction is treated alone, with little attention paid to the mental health condition, then the patient is at greater chance of relapse in the future and will find it more difficult to achieve long-term sobriety.
Borderline personality disorder and anti-social personality disorder are the most common mental health disorders that coincide with addiction.
Some other mental health disorders commonly associated with addiction include:
Thankfully, physicians at a drug and alcohol rehab treatment centre in Aberdeen will be trained and experienced in detecting and diagnosing underlying mental health conditions.
Once both of these disorders are effectively managed at a drug rehab, the majority of patients will experience a greater quality of life and will be able to focus on long-term addiction recovery.
You can also find general mental health support at Rethink Mental Illness, Papyrus, Young Minds, Samaritans and Mind UK.
To learn more about how a drug and alcohol rehab centre in Aberdeen will support your mental health, call us on 0800 140 4690
Therapy treatments that may be available at your drug or alcohol treatment centre in Aberdeen include:
If you’re unsure what type of therapy, addiction treatment programme or outpatient addiction is best for you, we can help.
We can discuss which rehab treatments are most effective to help any mental health issues for your recovery.
In addition to the above, alcohol rehab treatment might include psychiatric treatment such as brief intervention, contingency management, coping mechanisms and person-centered care.
Therapy is available on the NHS for people who meet the requirements (people who have severe mental heath problems), but the waiting lists are long due to being very over-run and underfunded.
Undergo a structured treatment programme at a drug and alcohol rehab centre in Aberdeen.
Give our team a call on 0800 140 4690
Even the most motivated and dedicated people may experience a relapse once they complete their treatment programme at rehab and transition back into the outside world.
This can occur within days, weeks, months or even years after they attended rehab.
It is important not to view relapse as a failure. Instead, you should use it as a learning opportunity to examine the areas of your life that need improvement. How can you do better next time?
During the final days of your treatment programme at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen, you will be encouraged to create a relapse prevention plan with the help of your physician or counsellor.
This may involve predicting any future scenarios that could cause a trigger or craving.
Your rehab can organise ongoing counselling or attendance at local support groups and reviewing your newfound stress-management techniques.
Having a relapse prevention plan can help you feel more confident when it comes to navigating the outside world, and there are other simple strategies that you can also put in place which are listed below.
Remember, a relapse does not mean that you must now begin your recovery journey again at rehab.
It is simply a bump in the road, and continuing with the above strategies and sticking to your relapse prevention plan will allow you to find success in the future.
Find our how a drug and alcohol rehab Aberdeen can help prepare you to avoid relapse by calling us on 0800 140 4690
Inpatient rehab is thought to be the most effective form of addiction treatment due to the combination of full detoxification, counselling and aftercare.
However, there are other methods available in Aberdeen that also have a high success rate.
Many people who struggle with addiction experience persistent feelings of loneliness and isolation, which can push them further into substance use.
An effective way to combat this is by attending local support groups after rehab such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Cocaine Anonymous (CA).
Here, you can share your experiences with others and begin building a social circle filled with people who understand exactly what you are going through.
Alcoholics Anonymous believes in a 12-Step Treatment Programme and that ‘Mind, Mouth and Muscle’ are the ‘three pillars of recovery’.
These are essential to recovery for addiction issues like binge drinking, Alcohol Dependency and problems caused by alcohol poisoning.
12 step programmes can be done alongside inpatient rehab options or as an aftercare programme.
You may also benefit from regular counselling sessions, either through private practice or funded by the NHS.
Your therapist will help you to develop healthy coping strategies to get you through tough times without turning to drugs or alcohol.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
Below are AA meetings available in Aberdeen:
Address: Linksfield Centre, 8-10 Linksfield Place, Aberdeen, AB24 5QQ
Time: Mondays at 13:00
Address: Upper Church Hall, St Mary’s Cathedral, 16 Huntly St, Aberdeen, AB10 1SH
Time: Mondays at 18:00
Address: Acorn Centre, West High St (Rear of building, entrance via side door), Inverurie, AB51 3SA
Time: Mondays at 19:30
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
Below are NA meetings available in Aberdeen:
Address: Kildrummy Ward, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 2ZH
Time: Mondays at 19:00
Address: Old Torry Community Centre, 2 Abbey Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 9QH
Time: Sundays at 19:00
Address: Kildrummy, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 2ZH
Time: Fridays at 20:00
To access any of these fantastic alternatives to a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen, call our team today on 0800 140 4690
Ask your GP to find other free drug and alcohol rehab alternatives in your area.
Getting in touch with our team at Rehab 4 Addiction is easy. Simply call us on 0800 140 4690 or send us a message through our website.
You are not alone, and many other Scottish families are going through similar experiences with addiction or drug dependence.
Our experienced counsellors are on hand to discuss your requirements with you in detail and provide you with further information about your addiction treatment options at a drug and alcohol rehab Aberdeen.
Every rehab in Scotland that we work with is vetted by the Care Inspectorate.
Rehab 4 Addiction officers a range of addiction treatments and residential treatment with a clinically led recovery model and evidence based addiction treatments in Aberdeenshire.
This includes Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Dumfries, Inverness, Dundee, Inverurie, Westhill, Stonehaven, Ellon, Portlethen, East Kilbride, Banchory, East Lothian, Turriff, and many more.
You can get drug addiction treatment and drug detox for all kinds of addiction, including amphetamine addiction, ecstasy use, fentanyl, pornography addiction, methadone addiction, LSD, and alcohol addiction.
To begin the admissions process for a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeen today, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
This article was written by Boris Mackey. You can connect with Boris online at LinkedIn or X.com.
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