Medically reviewed by Dr Iqbal Mohiuddin MBBS BSc, PGCME If you’ve read the papers or watched the news, then you will be all too aware of Government cuts inflicted on the care sector in recent years. [1]
Addiction treatment and rehab have perhaps been the hardest hit, given the widely held misunderstanding that addiction sufferers are at fault for their condition.
However, we are here to tell you that hope for drug and alcohol rehab is not lost.
Over the past decade, Rehab 4 Addiction has built up an extensive network of drug and alcohol rehab treatment providers in Aberdeenshire or near Aberdeenshire across Scotland, United Kingdom.
Addiction is classed as a progressive disorder. This is also termed, perhaps more colloquially, as the disease of addiction and the need to address it through proper drug and alcohol rehab treatment is often held back by denial.
We urge you to admit to yourself that drug and alcohol rehab help is needed so that you may begin your recovery journey in Aberdeenshire today.
When you contact us at Rehab 4 Addiction we will discuss nature of your addiction and explore the rehab services available to you in Aberdeenshire.
Many of our telephone advisors are recovering addiction sufferers who have experienced treatment at a drug and alcohol rehab themselves, so they can understand precisely what you are going through.
More importantly, we are able to map out a workable drug and alcohol rehab plan to help you defeat your addiction to drugs or alcohol once and for all.
To begin your recovery from addiction from alcohol or drugs in Aberdeenshire or near Aberdeenshire today with the help of a professional rehab, call us on 0800 140 4690
Before beginning a rehabilitation journey at a drug or alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, it may be useful for individuals to hold an intervention.
This can be organised by the family and friends of the individual affected or as a joint effort by all.
In the case of a pre-arranged intervention, the family will discuss the individual’s needs, situation, and history of addiction with a professional interventionist, eventually presenting them with the local drug and alcohol rehab services they can access in Aberdeenshire.
They will then consider different treatment options, will the interventionist detailing the evidence-based treatments, detoxification procedures, psychological therapy and other drug and alcohol rehab options available.
Generally, standard interventions provide a success rate of around 30% in terms of encouraging the individual to enter addiction treatment at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire.
Newer intervention techniques, such as the CRAFT Method (Community Reinforcement And Family Training ) provide a success rate of around 70% for pursuing drug and alcohol rehab treatment.
This is due to their invitational approach, focusing on gradual positive reinforcement [2] and guidance towards drug and alcohol rehab, rather than a single confrontation.
This then encourages the relationship between the individual affected and their family to be more conversational about addiction, making drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire seem a more approachable and appealing option.
For help conducting an intervention for drug and alcohol rehab treatment in Aberdeenshire, call us on 0800 140 4690
Although private residential drug rehab and alcohol rehab is often thought of as an extremely expensive option, this is not always the case.
Depending on the personal preferences and choices of the individual entering drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, the costs can differ significantly.
The difference between costs is heavily dependent on the living accommodation arrangements and amenities at drug and alcohol rehab.
If the individual would like a private drug and alcohol rehab room, a 10-day detox programme in Aberdeenshire can cost between £3,000 to £6,000. A recommended stay of 28-days can cost upwards of £8,000.
However, if an individual opts to stay in a centre in a multi-occupancy room, they can expect to pay around £2,000 to £4,000 for a 10-day detoxification programme, whilst a 28-day stay at drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire will often cost around £6,000.
Individuals should consider these differences carefully before considering the type of drug and alcohol rehab treatment that may be most suitable for them.
Please bear in mind that these costs are a rough guide and are based on averages in Aberdeenshire rehabilitation centres at the time of writing.
For guidance on how much to expect to pay for your drug & alcohol rehab treatment in Aberdeenshire, give us a call today on 0800 140 4690
In general, when beginning to consider drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, there are two options.
The first is council-funded drug and alcohol rehab treatment.
This is often the more common of the two drug and alcohol rehab options, as it is the first place people think to seek help when faced with a medical or mental health problem.
This has its advantages, as these places are often very local to people and accessing them is often very convenient and cheap, if not entirely free.
Free and NHS-run drug and alcohol rehab treatment services [3] available in Aberdeenshire include:
Address: 480 Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1TS
Telephone: 01224 218 120
Website: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/help-and-advice/
Find Drugs Action information here:
Address: 7 Hadden St, Aberdeen AB11 6NU
Telephone: 01224 577 120
Website: http://www.alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk/
Address: 7 Virginia St, Aberdeen AB11 5AZ
Telephone: 01224 210 547
Website: https://www.weareac.org/wernham
The NHS may also be able to help gain access to a sober living house if your home environment is non-conducive to recovery after rehab in Aberdeenshire.
You can also reach out to a number of remote services, such as the National Association for Children of Alcoholics, Change Grow Live, We Are With You, Turning Point, Samaritans and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
However, NHS Foundation Trust and other free treatment services can come with several serious drawbacks when compared to private rehab.
This is due largely to lengthy waiting lists, not speaking to drug and alcohol rehab specialists without referrals, and issues working through the application process.
Therefore, it may be beneficial to consider private drug and alcohol rehab.
Although this type of drug and alcohol rehab care comes with a cost, the benefits are far more numerous.
Rehab care can be accessed instantly in some cases, meaning that people can get the help they need when they need it.
Additionally, private drug and alcohol rehab treatment programmes are far more likely to be specialised for each individual.
Private residential drug and alcohol rehab has a higher success rate compared to council-funded treatment, though both of these options should be carefully considered when beginning to think about entering rehabilitation.
For help choosing between private and public drug or alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, call us on 0800 140 4690
In Aberdeenshire, the length of stay in a private drug and alcohol rehab depends on the individual and their addiction.
This will differ across every case in terms of each patient’s unique recovery needs and rehab requirements, although there are several set-length treatment programmes.
The minimum stay at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire is often 7 days.
This is often sufficient time for detoxification, either in a detox clinic or in a specialised rehab centre.
Alternatively, the full recommended stay at a drug and alcohol rehab centre in Aberdeenshire is 28 days.
This gives individuals a chance to rest, recover, and remove themselves from addiction triggers such as the people and places they may have previously associated with, allowing them to get to the root of their addiction through therapy and prepare them to successfully face life after drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire.
In certain cases an even longer stay at drug and alcohol rehab may be needed – sometimes as much as 90 days – although this will only be in the most severe of cases.
For a more accurate measure of how long your stay at drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire will take, call us on 0800 140 4690
Addiction to alcohol is one of the most common addictions in Aberdeenshire, as well as the rest of the UK, and is therefore one of the most widely treated addictions at drug and alcohol rehab.
A recent study revealed that ‘4% of the global burden of disease is attributable to alcohol’. [4]
This accounts for almost as much death and disability as both tobacco and high blood pressure (hypertension) do globally.
Heavy drinking is deemed to be more than 14 units each week by the NHS [5] and will often need drug and alcohol rehab support or other medical supervision to overcome safely.
When addicted to alcohol, individuals are likely to experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms upon attempting to quit, even when at drug and alcohol rehab.
These can be both physical and mental and will vary in their severity, meaning that they need specialist rehab support to properly address.
Some of the mental effects of alcohol withdrawal syndrome include
Physical effects often treated at alcohol rehab include:
During rehab treatment for alcohol addiction or alcohol dependence, you will likely be prescribed specialist medications to help with alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Librium, Acamprosate (Campral®), Naltrexone and various antidepressants are all commonly prescribed at alcohol rehab to help limit alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Additionally, those suffering from extensive or long-term alcohol abuse are likely to experience various physical conditions, such as liver failure, heart disease or alcoholic hepatitis.
If left untreated without medication or alcohol rehab support, all of these conditions can become rapidly worse and will even lower your life expectancy drastically. [6]
This is one of the key reasons why proper rehab treatment for alcohol addiction is so vital – breaking the grip of alcoholism can drastically improve both the quality and length of life a person lives.
Don’t let your addiction control your life – get the help you need from a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire by giving us a call on 0800 140 4690
To qualify for an alcohol home detox in Aberdeenshire instead of at a drug and alcohol rehab clinic, a person must be drinking under 30 units of alcohol a day.
This is to ensure that the individual is not more suited to residential drug and alcohol rehab.
In most cases, the individual would be posted Librium or other medicines for alcohol withdrawal symptoms, along with instructions of what to expect and how to take them, just like at rehab.
This form of treatment can also include one-to-one meetings with a rehabilitation supervisor to help support you throughout this process, similar to therapy received at drug and alcohol rehab.
This can be done face-to-face or over the phone.
If you think a home detox might be more suitable for your needs than a stay at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, talk to our experts on 0800 140 4690
Cocaine is a highly popular drug in the UK, as well as specifically in Aberdeenshire.
Its widespread availability, as well as its strength as a stimulant, make it one of the most common addictions across the UK and one of the most often treated at drug and alcohol rehab.
Long-term usage can lead to depression and paranoia, as well as increasing the likelihood of panic attacks and having several distant impacts on the body.
When treating cocaine addiction at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, it is important to focus on the specific aspects of the individual’s life that may be affected.
For example, cocaine and crack cocaine are both known for inducing ‘psychological crashes’, so developing a rehabilitation plan that pays particular attention to mental health will likely be more effective.
This psychological focus will make up the majority of cocaine rehab treatment, as cocaine is not physically addictive and therefore cocaine detox is not necessary.
To begin your recovery from cocaine addiction at a rehab in Aberdeenshire, call us today.
Heroin is another common drug in the UK, though its usage is less ubiquitous than many of the other substances treated at drug and alcohol rehab
Deriving from morphine (a powerful painkiller), heroin delivers short-term highs that make it one of the most addictive substances in the world and one of the trickiest to treat at drug and alcohol rehab.
Its long-term effects are far more focused on physical issues such as heart complications and liver disease, further complicating rehab treatment.
Any rehabilitation plan should follow the dual diagnosis approach (see in later paragraphs) to focus on both physical and mental problems.
The process of heroin detoxification should also be considered far more carefully due to the danger of heroin withdrawal symptoms, often using the prescription drugs buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone in a strictly controlled manner to ensure the individual’s safety during drug and alcohol rehab treatment.
Other health issues associated with heroin drug abuse can also be managed at drug and alcohol rehab, such as HIV and Hepatitis, whilst extensive therapy sessions will help break the psychological aspects of heroin addiction.
To begin your recovery from heroin addiction and heroin withdrawals at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, call us today.
Though cannabis is not physically addictive as many other substances are, the need for rehabilitation and proper addiction treatment is still just as strong.
Cannabis affects the central nervous system, meaning that many different aspects of the body are affected when consuming this substance, often complicating drug and alcohol rehab treatment.
The effects of cannabis can be both positive and negative.
Some of these include:
Cannabis is known to have a significant effect on mental health and has even been linked to cases of psychosis.
This is why the majority of cannabis rehab focuses on supporting mental health and building better habits, particularly around coping with stress.
In all cases of addiction and rehab treatment, it is important to consider personal requirements.
Usually, making a drug and alcohol rehab plan includes meeting with a professional addiction specialist and working to understand the individual’s triggers and causes of addiction.
This is no different when treating cannabis addiction at drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire.
To begin your recovery from cannabis addiction at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, call us today
When you go to a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, there are various types of addiction therapies, individual therapies, talking therapies, psychological therapies, group therapies and holistic therapies that will be included in your treatment programme.
Whilst at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire you can expect to participate in some or all of the following rehab treatments:
To experience all of these therapies and many more at an alcohol and drug rehab in Aberdeenshire, give our expert team a call on 0800 140 4690
As mentioned previously, looking for a dual diagnosis approach to rehabilitation in Aberdeenshire is the best option for most different types of addiction.
With a disorder such as addiction, mental health issues are likely to co-occur and need consideration when planning drug and alcohol rehab treatment.
This is due to the nature of addiction and how it impacts an individual’s life in general and mental health specifically.
According to NESARC data, [7] as many as 28.6% of people with a current alcohol use disorder diagnosis also had at least one personality disorder as well, such as bipolar disorder
This means that their life may become more stressful and may even lead to further mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, making rehab treatment even more complicated.
The dual diagnosis drug and alcohol rehab approach focuses on both the mental and physical effects of addiction, allowing the individual to work on several of these different problems to make a more effective drug or alcohol rehab recovery journey.
During this dual diagnosis approach at drug and alcohol rehab, common co-occurring mental health issues such as:
All may be identified and treated at drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire.
These are some of the most common mental health issues, though there are many others that can co-occur alongside addiction and may need more specialised help beyond what a rehab can provide.
You can find additional mental health support outside of the drug and alcohol rehab structure at Rethink Mental Illness, Papyrus, Young Minds, Samaritans and Mind UK.
To ensure that you attend rehab with your mental health needs at top priority, call us today on 0800 140 4690
As part of most rehab programmes at a drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, individuals will likely encounter relapse prevention planning and trigger identification.
This relapse prevention plan makes up a vital part of rehabilitation, as it prepares the individuals for life outside of drug and alcohol rehab when their recovery will be at the most vulnerable.
During this process, individuals are taught that relapse prevention is a gradual and slow process, with many ups and downs after rehab has concluded.
This means that the individual must be prepared to adapt and change certain behaviours or mindsets to make for a more effective recovery and a healthier life after drug and alcohol rehab has concluded.
Honesty with oneself is a key factor in aiding the efficiency of drug and alcohol rehab care.
Generally, individuals are encouraged to write down their relapse prevention plan before they leave their drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire, providing a physical document they can turn to in times of crisis.
This plan usually includes specific factors such as:
Relapse prevention will form an essential part of an individual’s aftercare plan, designed to help them maintain sobriety after their formal drug and alcohol rehab treatment in Aberdeenshire has ended.
You should not see any relapse as a sign of weakness – addiction recovery always takes time, as you will learn at rehab.
Relapsing is fairly common and happens between 40% to 60% of adults who receive treatment at a drug and alcohol rehab.
A relapse risk prevention plan in your aftercare programme is essential to maintaining your recovery after drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire.
Avoid relapse by attending a proper drug & alcohol rehab clinic in Aberdeenshire – call us today on 0800 140 4690
Residential drug and alcohol rehab clinics are not a viable option for some individuals.
For one reason or another, attending rehabilitation away from home may not be appropriate or effective enough for some cases of addiction.
In these cases, there are a few alternatives that can be considered as other options to drug and alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire:
Call our helpline today for drug or alcohol rehab in Aberdeenshire or Near Aberdeenshire on: 0800 140 4690
For more help and advice on accessing a private rehab centre in Aberdeenshire to take the first step to addiction recovery, contact Rehab 4 Addiction today on 0800 140 4690.
Alternatively, contact us through our website for help with a drug and alcohol rehab admission in Aberdeenshire or any other questions you may have about rehab and addiction recovery.
All rehab treatment centres in Scotland that we work with are vetted by the Care Inspectorate (CI), [14] whilst those we work with in England and Wales are supervised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). [15]
Rehab 4 Addiction offers access to a range of addiction treatments and aftercare support services in Aberdeenshire and further around Scotland, including across the West Coast of Scotland in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Dundee, Inverness, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverurie, Stirling, Westhill, Stonehaven, Ellon, Portlethen, Banchory, Turriff, and many more.
This article was written by Boris Mackey. You can connect with Boris online at LinkedIn or X.com.
[1] https://www.bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k4951
[2] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4394369/
[3] https://www.nhs.uk/Live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
[4] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(05)17870-2/fulltext
[5] https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/the-risks-of-drinking-too-much/
[6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4402015/
[7] https://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/24/5/761
[8] https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/intergroups/aberdeen-district-intergroup/
[9] https://rehabclinicsgroup.com/na-meetings/aberdeenshire/
[10] https://www.cascotland.org.uk/
[11] https://uk.meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/?location=Aberdeenshire&coordinates=50
[12] https://al-anonuk.org.uk/groups/midstocket-aberdeen-thursday/
[13] https://al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen/
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