Some people are able to leave addiction far behind them and start to move positively into the future. Being realistic though, there are not many people who are able to do this on their own.
Just cutting out drugs or alcohol is not the end of the problem, and relapses are commonplace. Even individuals that have been clean for years can fall back off the wagon at some point, so it is vital to get professional help before this occurs.
Drug and alcohol addiction also referred to as substance abuse or substance use disorder, is officially recognised as a brain disease. Neurologists who developed the brain disease model of addiction describe addiction as a disease of chronic brain relapsing.
Neuroscientific research shows that there are observable changes in the brain when someone is suffering from an addiction. There are many factors which can have an influence on a subject’s susceptibility to addiction.
These factors may include their genetics, biology, socio-environmental conditions, and more. Frequency of consumption and prolonged consumption is a significant factors in developing this form of illness.
They are altered in a way which makes the subject increasingly dependent on an addictive substance. Should they abstain from this substance, they will begin to experience a wide range of physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
This not only helps medical professionals understand how to treat patients suffering from addiction, but it minimises the stigmas surrounding the illness.
Rather than being dismissed as something which is due to a “lack of discipline” among patients, it is being recognised for what it is – a brain disease.
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Symptoms of addiction can and will manifest themselves in many ways. Patients will experience different symptoms based on their physical and mental health history, their addictive substance, the quantities in which they consume, and other factors.
We can divide addiction withdrawal symptoms into two categories, and they are physical withdrawal symptoms and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
While physical withdrawal symptoms are associated with substances such as alcohol, heroin, and other opiates, psychological withdrawal symptoms are associated with cannabis, cocaine, and others.
There are many examples of physical withdrawal symptoms. They will vary from one patient to the other depending on unique and individual factors. However, common symptoms include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, trembling, and seizures.
Physical withdrawal symptoms, if severe enough, can directly lead to the death of the addicted person. Physical addictions will require patients to undergo a medicated detox at their drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent.
Psychological symptoms do not present the same level of immediate danger as physical symptoms do. However, these symptoms are still harmful and significantly impact the quality of life of the subjects. Examples include paranoia, depression, psychosis, and others.
While these symptoms cause problems and will need to be addressed with a range of therapeutic approaches, treatment methods may differ from those that require treatment for physical symptoms.
Other than the withdrawal symptoms, subjects may experience a range of things which can affect their productivity, relationships, financial security, and ultimately their lives.
Those who suffer from drug or alcohol addictions may have a compulsion to consume their substance, being unable to think of anything other than their desired substance until they consume it.
Furthermore, subjects may also lie about their consumption habits to those who are close to them. If people care about the quality of their loved one’s health, they are likely to question their habits.
If someone feels guilty about their level of consumption, or they feel as if they must lie about their consumption, it is likely that they are addicted.
When a subject consumes their addictive substance to ward off withdrawal symptoms and to feel as if they are functioning, they will need to consume more in order to experience the same feeling of euphoria.
These habits will then lead to higher quantities of ingested substances, and eventually dangerous levels of consumption which can lead to overdosing.
While the UK continues to battle drug and alcohol addiction, the West Midlands is no different.
In the West Midlands, including Staffordshire and Burton Upon Trent, members of the community are deeply affected, directly and indirectly, by the ramifications of drug and alcohol addiction.
In the West Midlands including Burton Upon Trent, it was estimated that there was around 22,500 heroin and crack cocaine users which cost the local economy around £1.4 billion per year.
It is estimated that the average heroin or crack cocaine user not in treatment commits a crime which amounts to costs of around £26,000 per year. These costs include drug-related crime, health services, drug-related deaths, social care, and more.
The same study estimated that 50% of burglary, theft, shoplifting and robbery are committed by the same people who consume heroin and cocaine regularly. This accounts for around 20% of crime in the West Midland areas such as Staffordshire and Burton Upon Trent.
In 2016, there were over 700 discarded needles recorded by local councils in areas in the West Midlands. This number is likely to be far less than the actual number of discarded needles found, but not reported to authorities.
In the West Midlands (including Burton Upon Trent), it is estimated that every three days someone dies due to drug poisoning. A study shows that in the year ending March 2020, there were 215 drug-related deaths in the area.
In Staffordshire and Burton Upon Trent, there were a total of 1,165 new presentations into treatment centres from April 2019 to March 2020.
Of these new presentations, 22% were parents or adults living with children and 28% were parents or adults not living with children.
The rate of parents in treatment was higher in Staffordshire and Burton Upon Trent – at 21% – than it was when compared to the rest of England, which was 18%.
There are an estimated 22,500 children in the West Midlands whose parents are suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. Clearly, addiction affects not only those who suffer directly from it but many in the wider communities of Burton Upon Trent.
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You can reach out to us at Rehab 4 Addiction by calling the number 0800 140 4690. When you do this, you will be greeted by a friendly member of staff who has experience in helping subjects find an optimal rehab facility.
This admissions officer will be at your disposal for whatever questions that you may have, or they can help you complete the health assessment when you’re ready.
The health assessment, while it may sound formal and intimidating, is merely a set of questions that you must answer about your health history and also your addiction history. This will be done with complete discretion, free of charge, and over the phone.
It is important to complete the initial health assessment in order for the medical professionals to understand what your condition is.
They will learn about any physical or mental health issues that you may have, any treatment requirements, what sort of rehab facilities you desire, and so on. It is essential in providing the patient with an optimal rehabilitation programme in Burton Upon Trent.
While we highly advise subjects to use the assistance of licensed professionals when it comes to diagnosing addiction, screening tools used by clinicians are also available for subjects who would like to learn more about their unique condition.
The CAGE Questionnaire and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test are prominent examples of accessible substance use disorder screening tools which subjects can use.
These screening tools use a simple questionnaire for subjects to answer (with complete honesty). Then, these subjects and their addiction severity will be assessed based on their answers and the information provided.
The CAGE Questionnaire consists of four questions which are:
For each question where the subject answers affirmatively, they will receive 1 point. 2 points would indicate that they are suffering from an alcohol addiction.
If the subject consistently takes part in the ‘eye-opener’ activity, it implies that they are in fact suffering from a severe form of alcohol or drug dependence.
Although the questionnaire was originally implemented as an alcohol dependence screening method, questions have also been adapted in a way which it is applicable to subjects suffering from drug dependence.
The AUDIT, on the other hand, contains more questions about the consumption, risks, and consequences of alcohol addiction. Subjects will again receive a score which reflects their condition.
Lower than 8 implies that they are susceptible to falling into addiction or that they are mildly addicted. If a subject receives a score of higher than 8 points, it would suggest that they do suffer from a moderate form of addiction or substance dependence.
If a subject receives a high score of 13 or even higher, they are likely to be suffering from extreme dependence. In this case, they will need to seek the support of a rehabilitation facility as soon as possible.
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It is not always the case that the addicted person is the one to contact Rehab 4 Addiction or a rehab clinic. Many people contact Rehab 4 Addiction, even if they aren’t suffering directly from the effects of addiction.
Often, it is the friend or family member who deeply cares for the addicted person who takes measures to help them seek help through a drug and alcohol rehab programme.
When this is the case, Rehab 4 Addiction can help friends and family members by assigning them a local interventionist.
By assigning an interventionist in Burton Upon Trent, the friends and family can coordinate with this licensed professional in order to facilitate intervention for their loved ones.
At the intervention in Burton Upon Trent, friends and family members will have an opportunity to communicate openly in a non-confrontational environment with their loved ones.
They will have the opportunity to express their emotions and how their loved one’s condition and behaviour have impacted their own lives, and why they should seek support through a drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent.
CRAFT Intervention is a popularised method due to its emphasis on the family’s well-being. CRAFT aims to help the family by offering counselling and skill sessions in order to not only be happy but to be in a good state of mind to support their loved one.
Before entering a drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent, subjects must understand the differences between forms of addiction treatment and which one would benefit them most.
That is why multidimensional placement guideline criteria is utilised in order to optimise a patient’s treatment programme.
The ASAM Criteria, for example, lists 4 levels of care which patients can undergo. If a patient is placed under the first or second level of care, they will be required to undergo treatment as an outpatient or intensive outpatient at a rehab facility.
Levels 3 and 4 require that patients enter a residential rehab facility as an inpatient, where they will receive a higher level of care and support.
While patients ultimately have the choice to undergo a particular drug or alcohol rehabilitation programme, they will be highly advised to undergo one form by their rehab provider and a consultant psychiatrist.
One form isn’t necessarily better than the other, but one will certainly be more optimal for one patient than another.
For example, ASAM lists 6 dimensions which can drastically affect the type of rehab centre that a patient will enter.
These factors include:
These factors, such as where the patient lives, how willing they are to overcome addiction, whether they have mental health conditions, and so on, will significantly influence what kind of drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent they undergo.
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As we previously mentioned, one form of treatment isn’t necessarily or objectively better than the other. However, there are many factors to consider which can mean that one form of treatment is more effective in treating a particular patient.
Inpatient treatment typically refers to a residential rehab centre or private care in Burton Upon Trent. Here, patients will undergo a range of therapeutic treatments and counselling while being provided with onsite accommodation.
This means that they can stay in the same place or near to their treatment.
Additionally, it will be a medically supported facility occupied by medical professionals. This means that patients will never be without support while undergoing treatment at their residential facility.
As an inpatient at a drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent, patients are likely to undergo a personalised treatment programme. This is imperative for optimising responsiveness to treatment methods.
Addiction is a multilayered and multifaceted illness. One form of treatment may benefit one patient, but not necessarily another.
A personalised treatment programme is utilised in order to take into account some of these variables that the patient exhibits. It will address what caused their addiction, the substance they consume, their unique symptoms, and any other unique requirements that they have.
An inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent would be optimal for most patients, whether they suffer from a mild form of addiction or a severe one.
However, while it may also be an option for those who are mildly addicted, it should be essential for those who are moderately or severely addicted to their substance.
An outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent will offer more flexibility and affordability to patients than inpatient rehab. This is because patients will be free from worries related to financial costs, and they will be able to maintain their regular schedules and return home each night throughout recovery.
Therapy and counselling sessions will be typically scheduled in a way which works around the regular working hours, meaning that patients can maintain their employment or academic pursuits.
As an outpatient, treatment frequency and intensity will be significantly reduced when compared to inpatient treatment.
Patients will be required to attend several hours of treatment per week. If they are undergoing the intensive outpatient programme (IOP), they may be required to commit a higher number of hours to their treatment.
This is suited to those who are mild to moderately addicted and do not suffer from any other complications which may interfere with their recovery.
If a patient is; suffering from mental health conditions, likely to experience withdrawal symptoms or relapse, suffering from mood swings and erratic behaviours, it is highly advised that they undergo residential rehabilitation in Burton Upon Trent as an inpatient.
This is because they require a more strict level of medical supervision in an environment which has medically supported facilities.
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If a subject is suffering from mental health conditions in addition to their addiction to drugs or alcohol, a dual diagnosis will be made. This means that they can then undergo co-occurring treatment for their co-occurring disorders.
Patients may be reluctant to disclose that they have a mental health treatment requirement in addition to their addiction because they fear that their addiction is the ‘worst’ condition and requires priority.
However, whether they are suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or else, it is important not to ignore these additional requirements. From 2020 to 2021 in England, it was discovered that around 63% of patients at a rehab facility required additional mental health treatment.
At a residential and private drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent, patients will be treated for both conditions.
This is important because addiction goes hand in hand with other conditions such as anxiety and depression, creating a mutually destructive relationship which can make recovery more difficult.
Patients who are suffering from a physical dependency on substances will be required to undergo a medicated detox upon arrival at a drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent. Substances that are physically addictive include alcohol, heroin, and more.
The medicated detox phase is essential in helping these patients overcome discomfort and potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms. They will undergo this in a medically supervised environment under medical supervision. This phase typically lasts 7 to 10 days.
During the medicated detox phase, patients will also receive medication in order to combat and minimise withdrawal symptoms. This is referred to as pharmacological intervention.
These forms of medication will vary from one patient to the next, and they will have different purposes. One patient may experience symptoms of anxiety throughout their detox, whereas another may experience insomnia or trembling.
Because of this, it is important that the medication is tailored to the individual’s needs.
After the medicated detox, these patients can then proceed to undergo psychological therapy. It must also be noted that those who are addicted to psychologically addictive substances are not required to undergo a medicated detox.
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There is a range of treatment options which will be implemented in a comprehensive rehab programme in Burton Upon Trent. These treatment options often work optimally when they are combined with others.
One form of treatment will not optimise a patient’s recovery because it cannot address each variable. Therefore, many different therapeutic approaches will be implemented.
A notable example of a form of treatment often implemented at a drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent or elsewhere will be Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Not only is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy used to treat patients battling substance addiction, but it is used to treat patients suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioural addictions, and more.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used in order to identify some of the negative characteristics that the patient may have and to reconfigure these in order to make them much more rational and capable of managing themselves.
Patients often display self-destructive tendencies in the form of negative thinking and behavioural patterns, and these need to be addressed in order to recover.
Patients will learn how to; discard negative characteristics and habits, develop healthier coping mechanisms, become more rational, minimise stress and anxiety in stressful situations, and more.
These benefits are not limited to the realms of addiction. Instead, patients can apply these new skills in all areas of life.
Similar to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy aims to help patients learn how to overcome aspects of their psychology which may hinder their recovery.
What differentiates this form of therapy is that it caters more towards patients who are extremely emotional or traumatised.
Patients will learn about coping mechanisms such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and much more as they learn how to manage their intense emotions. The goal is to help patients become much more rational and constructive in all areas of life.
Motivational Interviewing is a unique style of therapy because it helps patients sustain their motivation toward recovery by utilising the language of change.
In a typical session of motivational interviewing, a licensed counsellor will ask evocative questions about the patient’s addiction and their ambitions, just as an interviewer would.
By answering, the patient will not only think about but will express their ambitions and motivations towards recovering from their illness.
The desired objective from this is that the patient’s level of motivation will be thoroughly reinforced. By revisiting what it was that made them seek support in the first place, patients will be more determined than ever to successfully overcome addiction.
Group Therapy offers many benefits that traditional one-to-one formats of therapy do not. Some examples of these benefits include peer motivation, social reinforcement, a sense of community, and more.
By being in the presence of others who have the same objectives, which is to recover from addiction, patients will benefit from peer motivation and social reinforcement.
Since they are sharing an environment with people who are striving towards the same goal, they are far more likely to sustain their new and healthy lifestyle habits.
This can provide the patient with another form of support network. Often, patients suffering from addiction also suffer from poor sociability and social isolation.
Group therapy can help patients overcome obstacles such as social isolation by allowing them to engage with others in an environment where they will not be judged.
The family can form an effective supporting network for their loved one who is fighting an addiction.
Since they are a form of support network, it is important to equip them with the skills and the knowledge to help their loved one when they’re battling the complex disease that is addiction.
Family therapy can offer skill training as well as communication training in order for them to understand what exactly their loved one needs. Open communication can create a safe space and minimise the stigmas surrounding addiction.
These will further reinforce their loved one’s support network and their likelihood of returning to a healthy life of sobriety.
Holistic therapy is a very unique form of therapy because it encompasses many different forms. Diversity is one of its benefits, as it will appeal to most patients.
Rather than traditional forms of therapy, holistic therapy can come in the form of equine therapy, aromatherapy, massages, adventure therapy, yoga, mindfulness, tai chi, and much more.
The purpose of holistic therapy is to help patients improve physically, mentally, and spiritually.
It isn’t necessarily utilised in order to deal with symptoms of addiction, but it is used to decrease levels of stress and anxiety, and to allow patients to engage in positive experiences which will improve their general well-being.
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Not only will a drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent help patients overcome symptoms of addiction, but it will also help them maintain long-term recovery. With a competent relapse prevention plan, patients will be able to successfully sustain this long-term recovery.
A relapse prevention plan will help patients understand the types of relapse triggers and how they can prevent them from overwhelming them.
Regardless of the addiction, there are many triggers and stressful situations in life which will make subjects want to seek comfort, and many often turn towards drugs or alcohol as a form of relief.
Relapse prevention methods such as HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) help patients understand when they may be at risk of reinitiating their consumption of particular substances.
Rather than reverting back to old ways by consuming their addictive substance as a form of relief, they will have developed new and healthy coping mechanisms to sustain a lifestyle of sobriety.
After the patient leaves their drug and alcohol rehab in Burton Upon Trent, they will undergo an aftercare programme.
The aftercare programme will continue to support patients by having them learn about things such as job seeking, anger management, finance management, and more.
Patients will also undergo the 12-Step Facilitation Programme which is an active engagement strategy designed to promote abstinence among former patients.
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Residential rehab is one form of treatment on offer. These centres have various programmes on offer, with certain centres having their own preferences on whom they will treat (in terms of age and sex), and some will have longer programmes than others.
Probably the first step to take is to work out what kind of treatments is available at the different centres. Some centres will use the 12-step programme used by Alcoholics Anonymous but some will have a different method of treating their clients.
One of the other options will not suit everyone though, so it is important to get advice on which one will suit the individual. Call us on 0800 140 4690 for this kind of information and more.
Some centres will use cognitive behavioural therapy while others will use an element of education. What they are trying to do is impart enough knowledge so that the individual can understand why they have turned to this kind of destructive behaviour.
Many of the rehabs will have different levels of comfort or luxury. It goes without saying that those that have single rooms and, for example, flat-screen TVs, are obviously going to be more expensive than shared rooms.
Finding a rehab that only takes a limited number of individuals as inpatients is perhaps the most intense way of getting treated but the larger ones also have their own advantages.
For example, an individual can gain a new network of friends who will be supportive during the treatment procedure.
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Finding the right rehab in Burton upon Trent is easy with our help. We have all the important information about what is available within Burton upon Trent.
We are able to offer this sort of advice because many of our staff have had personal experiences with abuse problems.
If you’re ready to battle your drug or alcohol addiction with the help of experts, it’s time to get in touch.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we help you to access drug or alcohol rehab in Burton upon Trent.
Call us on 0800 140 4690 or contact us through this website. We’re ready and waiting to help you combat your addiction once and for all.
[1] The Brain Disease Model of Addiction https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/education/bcr/addiction-research/brain-disease-model-ru-316
[2] Drugs in the West Midlands https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Key-facts-and-full-report-Substance-Misuse-SPCB-05.09.17.pdf?x94112
[3] PCC Response to ONS Drug Related Deaths Statistics https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/pcc-response-to-ons-drug-related-deaths-statistics/#:~:text=The%20statistics%20show%20that%20there,rising%20from%204%2C393%20in%20201
[4] Parents With Problems Alcohol and Drug Use: Data for England and Staffordshire https://www.ndtms.net/resources/public/Parental%20substance%20misuse/West%20Midlands/WM_Staffordshire_2019-20_Parental_substance_misuse_data_pack.html
[5] CAGE Substance Abuse Screening Tool https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_hopkins_healthcare/downloads/all_plans/CAGE%20Substance%20Screening%20Tool.pdf
[6] Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Tool https://auditscreen.org/
[7] Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) https://web.archive.org/web/20230425014932/https://www.apa.org/pi/about/publications/caregivers/practice-settings/intervention/community-reinforcement
[8] About the ASAM Criteria https://www.asam.org/asam-criteria/about-the-asam-criteria
[9] Residential Rehab for Alcohol Use Disorder https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/alcohol-rehab/residential
[10] Adult Substance Misuse Treatment Statistics 2020 to 2021: Report https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/substance-misuse-treatment-for-adults-statistics-2020-to-2021/adult-substance-misuse-treatment-statistics-2020-to-2021-report
[11] Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Addiction https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/addiction-treatment/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-addiction
[12] Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Addiction https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/addiction-treatment/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-addiction
[13] Motivational Interviewing for Addiction https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/addiction-treatment/motivational-interviewing-addiction
[14] Group Therapy for Addiction https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/addiction-treatment/group-therapy-addiction
[15] Family Therapy for Addiction https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/addiction-treatment/family-therapy-addiction
[16] Equine Therapy https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/addiction-treatment/equine-therapy
[17] HALT: A Strategy to Prevent Relapse https://www.newenglandrecoverycenter.org/blog/a-strategy-to-prevent-relapse-remember-to-halt/
[18] Our Aftercare Services https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/addiction-treatment/aftercare
[19] 12-Step Facilitation Programme https://web.archive.org/web/20220209041451/https:/nida.nih.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/evidence-based-approaches-to-drug-addiction-treatment/behavioral-therapies/12-step
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