Medically reviewed by Dr Iqbal Mohiuddin MBBS BSc, PGCME Anyone who has personal experience of witnessing a loved one battle with alcohol and drugs [1] will understand the difficulties brought about by addiction and why proper rehab treatment is so important.
Few alcohol and drug users wish to continue leading a lifestyle dictated by addiction, but unfortunately it is not a simple case of stopping at will. [2]
Addiction is a terrible disease that requires professional rehab support in order to levae it behind for good.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we use our knowledge and established working relationships with Herefordshire’s many rehab facilities to deliver high-quality and affordable drug and alcohol rehab programmes to those who need them most.
Regardless of your budget, level of drug and alcohol use or lifestyle commitments, a proper drug and alcohol rehab can help you become drug and alcohol-free.
Rehab 4 Addiction offers a variety of residential care at drug and alcohol rehabs in locations across the West Midlands, including in Warwickshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Birmingham.
To begin your journey towards recovery at a drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire, call our expert team on 0800 140 4690
Intervention refers to the process of an interventionist, or counsellor, meeting with the family of someone suffering from drug or alcohol to hold a conversation and try to guide them towards rehab treatment.
From this meeting, the interventionist will determine the care suitable for the individual affected, as well as help the individual and their family to converse about the issues at hand [3] and encourage admittance to a drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire.
A standard intervention includes the recommendation of suitable treatments [4] by the interventionist and family. On average, this type of intervention increased the likelihood of the individual entering rehab care by 30%.
However, a more modern type of intervention, CRAFT (Community Reinforcement And Family Training), holds a much higher rate of 70%.
This is a more non-confrontational approach to interventions and invites the family to learn new skills to help support their relative, focusing on positive reinforcement and gentle encouragement towards attending drug and alcohol rehab.
This method is also more likely to improve relationships between the family members and encourage the family to grow and develop together.
For guidance on how to hold an intervention in order to best convince a loved one to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire, give our team a call on 0800 140 4690
Across Herefordshire, and the rest of the UK, there are countless options for rehabilitation and addiction recovery. [5]
Depending on the specific drug and alcohol rehab centre that the individual chooses, and the level of care within each one, the cost of alcohol and drug rehab can vary massively in Herefordshire.
For example, for a short 10-day detox in a multi-occupancy drug and alcohol rehab room, an individual can expect to pay between £2,000 to £4,000. This is significantly more for single-occupancy rooms.
The recommended stay of 28-days at drug and alcohol rehab can cost around £6,000 for rooms with multiple occupants or upwards of £8,000 for those who prefer solitary accommodation.
Luxury rehabs cost more, and with this fee you’ll get more space and resources, like your own bedroom and bathroom.
Long-term drug and alcohol rehab programmes will also cost more than short-term rehab programmes.
Rehab 4 Addiction offers budgeting and financial advice and can help you discuss your best options for drug and alcohol rehab treatment.
For help with the pricing of drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire, give our team a call on 0800 140 4690
Yes, many top health insurance providers offer policies that cover drug and alcohol rehab treatment.
Insurance providers that often offer plans that cover some or all of the costs of rehab include:
You will need to check your health insurance policy before attending drug and alcohol rehab, as cover can vary.
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There are many differences between private and council-funded rehab care in Herefordshire, but the main difference is the cost to the user [6] and the time taken to access care and the personalisation of this care.
For example, accessing addiction treatment through local drug and alcohol rehab providers can take a long time, especially if the patient is placed on a waiting list. [7]
However, when accessing help through private providers, individuals can be admitted to rehab centres in Herefordshire and near Herefordshire almost instantly.
Additionally, private rehab providers are also more able to track the progression and effectiveness of treatments, meaning that changes can be made more effectively to improve the efficiency of drug and alcohol rehab services in Herefordshire.
The personalisation and flexibility of staying in a drug and alcohol rehab centre allow rehab treatment programmes to be specially adapted to the individual, further improving the efficiency and effectiveness of treatment.
Find your way towards sobriety at a drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire by calling us on 0800 140 4690
Drug and alcohol rehab treatment doesn’t have to cost money – there are many charitable organisations, state-funded services and non-profits that are completely free and easy to access.
You can also make an appointment with your GP to ask them about getting a referral to a private rehab through the NHS, although this is a long and difficult process, with notoriously long waiting lists due to high demand and limited resources.
Free and NHS-run [8] addiction treatment services and rehab organisations in Herefordshire include:
Address: NHS Foundation Trust, Benet Building, Ruckhall Ln, Belmont HR2 9RP
Telephone: 0143 222 04 50
Address: Beaumont House, 1 Offa Street, Hereford, HR1 2LH
Telephone: 0300 555 07 47
Website: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-10645294256
Address: Putson Baptist Church, 41 Web Tree Ave, HR2 6HQ
Telephone: 0179 230 19 07
Website: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/Find-a-Meeting/Hereford
Address: The CLD Trust, 20 East St, Hereford HR1 2LU
Telephone: 01432 269 245
Website: https://www.thecldtrust.org/
Address: 130-132 Widemarsh Street, Heffernan House, Hereford, HR4 9HN
Telephone: 01432 271 643
Website: https://herefordshire-mind.org.uk
Address: 6 Bridge Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9DF
Telephone: 01432 802 487
Website: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/
Address: Friends Meeting House, 21 King St, Hereford, HR4 9BX
Telephone: 0800 917 7650
Website: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/intergroups/welsh-borders-intergroup/
Address: Hereford House, 3 Offa Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2LL
Telephone: 01432 269 245
Website: http://www.thecldtrust.org/
Other places you can reach out to for drug and alcohol rehab help include Change Grow Live, We Are With You, Al-Anon, Alateen, Samaritans, and SMART Recovery.
You can also find help from organisations such as the National Association for Children of Alcoholics [9] and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. [10]
If you need help choosing between private or NHS drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire, give us a call today on 0800 140 4690
The exact duration of drug and alcohol rehab will differ depending on each individual case, but there are some set durations for different types of treatment in Herefordshire.
Whilst full recovery could take anywhere from six months to five years [11] or longer, formal drug and alcohol rehab treatment will never last this long.
For example, short alcohol detox in a detox clinic can take anywhere from 7 to 14 days but Rehab 4 Addiction generally suggests a full stay of 28 days.
This duration of time allows the individual to escape potential triggers as well as remove themselves from distracting places or people in order to fully engage with drug and alcohol rehab.
Though the duration of each individual’s stay will differ, these set treatment times will give a better idea of the length of stay an individual may experience if they choose to enter a drug and alcohol rehab centre.
To get a better idea of how long your time at a drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire will last, call our team today on 0800 140 4690
Alcohol is an addictive drug that can lead to significant health complications, including both organ failure to alcohol-related brain damage, which can further complicate drug and alcohol rehab treatment.
If you’re concerned about your drinking habits, or the habits of your loved one, it’s important to seek help from an alcohol rehab as soon as possible.
Rehab for alcoholism is a delicate process, because detoxing from alcohol can be dangerous.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include:
The more alcohol you’ve been drinking, the worse your withdrawal symptoms could be.
It’s important you seek medical advice or rehab support before quitting cold turkey if you are a heavy drinker, as this can be extremely dangerous.
Rehab can help you detox safely with the right help, using specialised medication such as Librium (Chlordiazepoxide) to limit the worst aspects of alcohol withdrawal syndrome and ensure that you detox safely.
You might also be given other substances at alcohol rehab such as Buprenorphine, Naltrexone and Acamprosate, as well as a wide variety of anti-anxiety medications such as Nefazodone, Paroxetine and their various alternatives.
An alcohol home detox programme may also be possible, being conducted within the comfort of the individual’s home rather than at an alcohol rehab in Herefordshire, and is suitable for those who have less severe addictions.
After detox, an extensive course of addiction therapy will help you manage your alcohol triggers and recover in the long term, maintaining your sobriety even after drug and alcohol rehab treatment in Herefordshire has concluded.
For help finding alcohol rehab clinics, or another alcohol service in Herefordshire, call our team today on 0800 140 4690
Cocaine is an increasingly popular drug in the UK and one of the most commonly treated substance addictions at drug and alcohol rehab, despite it being illegal.
It is used recreationally and acts as a strong stimulant, often powerfully influencing mood and perception.
Though the short-term effects may be positive, the long-term effects can be far more harmful.
With extended cocaine abuse, individuals are likely to develop a number of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
These can make cocaine particularly difficult to overcome, requiring the support of a properly equipped drug and alcohol rehab.
Through these services, an individual will be able to receive a custom and personalised cocaine rehab treatment plan, helping them to progress through cocaine rehab more effectively.
This will include therapy, relapse prevention techniques and aftercare after cocaine rehab, helping you to beat cocaine addiction and leave it behind for good.
Beat your cocaine addiction with the help of cocaine rehab in Herefordshire. Call our team today on 0800 140 4690
Both cocaine and heroin are classified as class A drugs, though there are significant differences between the two substances that require very different drug and alcohol rehab approaches.
Heroin derives from morphine, and the effects often provide individuals with extreme short-term highs.
This feature makes it one of the most addictive substances treated at a modern drug and alcohol rehab.
Long-term abuse of heroin can cause significant physical issues including liver damage and blood clots.
Due to the addictiveness of the substance, rehabilitation for heroin addiction includes modern techniques for heroin detox and recovery.
The use of maintenance therapy is the most effective and safest way a drug and alcohol rehab can offer to help someone overcome heroin addiction.
This refers to the gradual transition from heroin to a heroin substitute, minimising the negative impacts that this withdrawal may have on the body.
From here, the individual is then able to complete a range of other addiction therapies and treatments at heroin rehab in Herefordshire.
Beat your addiction with the help of heroin rehab in Herefordshire. Call our team today on 0800 140 4690
Cannabis, commonly referred to as marijuana or weed, is a substance that affects the central nervous system, resulting in both physical and mental effects.
Consuming this substance can result in feelings of calmness, mild euphoria, paranoia, increased appetite, and perception changes – both positive and negative effects.
Although cannabis is not physically addictive, it can lead to cannabis use disorder which often requires rehab support to fully overcome.
In all cases, an individual must recognise the addiction, consider their preferences and requirements, and work with the support around them to create an effective cannabis rehabilitation plan.
Beat your cannabis addiction with the help of an excellent drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire. Call our team today on 0800 140 4690
Dual diagnosis is a modern notion that refers to the existence of both an addiction and a separate mental health issue at the same time – something which modern drug and alcohol rehab centres face all the time.
Often, mental disorders will co-occur with addictions of all types, both as a cause and a result of drug and alcohol addiction.
Common mental health issues [12] associated with drug and alcohol addiction include:
Mental health problems can result in unhealthy coping mechanisms, like self-harm and addiction.
Mental health professionals at most drug and alcohol rehab facilities can evaluate whether you have a mental disorder with a psychiatric assessment.
In all cases of addiction, it is important to assess the individual for underlying mental health issues when they first enter rehab.
In some cases, the individual may be unaware of these underlying issues due to the attention paid to their physical addiction symptoms.
Treating both aspects of addiction and any related consequences whilst at drug and alcohol rehab is a far more effective approach to addiction rehabilitation, as it allows the individual to settle and focus more on their recovery and address all aspects fully.
Quality drug and alcohol rehabs are well-trained in psychiatry and clinical psychology, so they’ll be more than prepared to deliver psychiatric assessments and treat mental health symptoms properly.
Many organisations across the UK offer free mental health support entirely outside of the drug and alcohol rehab structure and regardless of whether you’re suffering from addiction or not, including Mind UK, Young Minds, Rethink Mental Illness, Samaritans and Papyrus.
To learn more about how a drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire can offer a psychological evaluation and support your mental health needs, call our team today on 0800 140 4690
Addiction counselling treatments are a big part of drug and alcohol rehab.
Whilst attending drug and alcohol rehab you may be offered a wide variety of therapies, including:
Therapy at drug and alcohol rehab can help you deal with stress and improve your general well-being.
Stress management can help you stay in recovery and avoid relapse after drug and alcohol rehab has ended.
For help finding your ideal alcohol & drug rehab centre in Herefordshire, call us today on 0800 140 4690.
As part of most drug and alcohol rehab programmes across the UK, and more specifically in Herefordshire, individuals will be encouraged to take part in relapse prevention planning.
This will form a key component of their rehab aftercare programme to ensure they continue their recovery journey after drug and alcohol rehab treatment has ended.
As the name states, this type of treatment programme is designed to help individuals avoid the risk of relapse right after leaving drug and alcohol rehab, which is often considered the most dangerous point in a recovery journey.
Although individuals are never left completely alone after rehab to deal with their addiction, having the tools available to continue recovery is a strong addition to the individual’s confidence and motivation to abstain.
Planning for this situation can be difficult, so support will always be provided by your chosen drug and alcohol rehab centre and other organisations.
However it’s important to remember that rehabilitation and recovery are both ongoing processes that never truly stop, so it is important to be honest, patient, and consistent with oneself after drug and alcohol rehab treatment comes to a close.
Relapse can occur after rehab, but it is not the end of the road – merely a bump in the journey.
Generally, it is recommended to write down your relapse prevention plan to have a physical reminder, as well as keep in mind your history and current situation with substances, the contact details of those who can help you in a crisis, and a clear plan for what to do should relapse occur once you leave drug and alcohol rehab.
Addiction cannot be permanently fixed, [13] but proper management through a relapse prevention plan developed at drug and alcohol rehab means that the risk of relapse can be kept low for the rest of the individual’s life.
To find out more about how a drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire will help you beat addiction once and for all, call our team on 0800 140 4690
Residential rehab is not the best or most suitable option for all individuals.
In some cases, there may be individual factors or location issues that result in someone being unsuitable for residential drug and alcohol rehab.
However, there are many alternatives to this form of drug and alcohol rehab treatment.
In some cases, Rehab 4 Addiction may refer individuals to different services across Herefordshire such as outpatient rehab care.
Alternatively, individuals may seek help through SMART Recovery, an acronym for Self-Management And Recovery Training. [14]
This type of therapy uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside motivational techniques such as motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement therapy, which can be extremely effective at supporting drug and alcohol rehab recovery.
Individuals may be referred to specific mutual support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, [15] Narcotics Anonymous [16] and Cocaine Anonymous, [17] which focus on religion and a higher power as a driving force for recovery.
You can also access emergency drug or alcohol detox treatment via a local NHS Trust if your condition is deemed a medical emergency.
To find out how to access any of the numerous alternatives to drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire, call our team on 0800 140 4690
For more information on our Herefordshire-based drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation services, call a member of our team for free on 0800 140 4690.
Every rehab in England and Wales that we work with are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). [18]
Rehab 4 Addiction officers a range of Hereford addiction treatments, including in Hereford, Leominster, Kington, Ledbury, Bromyard, Ross-on-Wye, Pembridge, Eardisland, Hay-on-Wye, Weobley, Symonds Yat, Kilpeck, Brockhampton, Dilwyn, Mansell Gamage, and Kentchurch, Eign Hill, Tupsley, Watford, Credenhill, Bromyard, Kington, Droitwich, Droitwich Spa,
and many more.
We offer referrals to drug and alcohol rehab centres across the UK, so you can go to rehab in Herefordshire or any other county.
This article was written by Boris Mackey. You can connect with Boris online at LinkedIn or X.com.
For more information about the specific process at a drug and alcohol rehab in Herefordshire, call us on 0800 140 4690
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5328289/
[3] https://www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/5steps.html
[5] https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/recovery
[8] https://www.nhs.uk/Live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
[10] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/health-protection/drug-misuse
[11] https://www.racnj.com/the-five-stages-of-addiction-recovery/
[12] https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/understanding-alcohol-use-disorder
[13] https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/treatment-recovery
[14] https://uk.meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/?location=Herefordshire&coordinates=50
[15] https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/Find-a-Meeting/Hereford
[16] https://meetings.ukna.org/meeting/search
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