Medically reviewed by Dr Iqbal Mohiuddin MBBS BSc, PGCME Addiction is a chronic condition that can drastically change your brain’s reward system.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we offer access to a wide range of inpatient rehab services in Hertfordshire and near Hertfordshire.
We refer you to drug and alcohol rehabs with person-centered care suited to your needs.
Addiction [1] is a huge problem in Hertfordshire and the rest of the UK. drug and alcohol-related deaths are on the rise.
In recent years the rate of admission for drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire has also increased sharply.
This is something that Hertfordshire County Council is trying to tackle with community health resources.
No matter what addiction you suffer from, [2] whether it be a psychological or physical dependence on drugs, alcohol (binge drinking [3] for example) or behavioural addictions such as gambling addiction and shopping addiction, we are here to help.
Below you can find everything you need to know about drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire and near Hertfordshire.
Whether you’re addicted to gambling, analgesics or LSD, recovery is possible.
We also answer some common queries about rehab more generally.
Our referral team can offer support and guide you to residential clinics.
If you or someone you love are going through an addiction crisis, we can help.
Learn more about which residential centres for drug rehab and alcohol rehab are available in Hertfordshire.
To begin your journey to sobriety with a private rehab facility, call us on 0800 140 4690.
Our goal is to offer a secure, confidential service for those in need of rehab treatment in Hertfordshire. [4]
Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone of any background, sex, age [5] or condition.
We may recommend that you go to a residential rehab clinic to get clean.
A residential treatment centre allows you to remove yourself from your ‘using’ environment. It’s also possible to pursue outpatient treatment options in Hertfordshire.
After going through a medically-assisted detox, you have the option of rehab therapy. This will help to deal with the underlying issues which fuel your drug-taking and physical dependence.
Our trained therapists have years of experience listening to people’s problems. They can help you get over past trauma and move towards a better life of sobriety.
Residential treatment centres promote a lifestyle of exercise, nutrition and mental wellbeing.
Focusing on your health with physical therapy can help boost your chances of a comfortable and long-term recovery.
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Our service has a refined rehab admission process to keep stress to a minimum.
This process begins when you contact us.
We will give you a psychiatric assessment, and then point you towards some good treatment options in the Hertfordshire area.
You’ll be asked questions about your addiction history and current usage.
You may also be evaluated at this point for any other health conditions.
At rehab, admission is often carried out by an admissions counsellor.
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Tests [6] are a great way of determining the severity of your alcohol dependence. [7]
The AUDIT contains 10 questions about your alcohol use and the consequences you have experienced as a result of such.
This will help the professionals reviewing your situation realise how low or high risk you are.
This then leads to possible referrals to further treatment such as a referral to a drug rehab and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire.
The questions in an AUDIT are as follows:
Your answers for each question will be on a scale of 0-4, and these points are added up at the end of the AUDIT to give you a final score.
Scores between 0-7 shows that you are at low risk for alcohol addiction or substance use disorder.
Scores between 8-19 indicate an increasing or high risk.
Scores of 20 or more show signs of intense dependence present in your life.
Other ways of screening for alcohol addiction severity include the CAGE Questionnaire [10] and the DSM-5 criteria (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition). [11]
You may also be given a physical examination, to see if you have any physical symptoms of addiction.
You may also be asked about your medical history.
Understanding your addiction is the first step towards addiction recovery.
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Substance misuse doesn’t always turn into addiction, but there is a risk.
Here are some signs that you may need to get rehab treatment in Hertfordshire. [12]
More physical consequences of addiction can also include:
These signs [20] are just a few of the many that an addiction sufferer can experience, and they can in fact differ significantly between people suffering from the same addiction.
For example, someone suffering from a type one alcohol addiction [21] is likely to avoid harmand show low novelty-seeking behaviour, whilst a type two alcoholic [22] is more likely to risk harm and engage in high novelty-seeking behaviour.
Dangerous though they may be, if a person gets the right support they can be managed effectively and even reversed. [23]
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Are you debating whether to go to drug or alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire?
Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Below, we list several drug and alcohol rehabs in Hertfordshire:
Whether you’re drinking every day or every night, [35] alcohol misuse can have a serious impact.
Alcohol intoxication places the body in a stressful state.
Drinking regularly [36] changes your brain and body and, the more you consume alcohol, the more harm you suffer from.
Senior scientist and researcher Jurgen Rehm [37] found that the higher the intake of alcohol consumed by a person, the greater their risk of health problems and death. [38]
This is why health problems are prevalent in people suffering from alcohol abuse.
Drinking every day can lead to alcohol dependency.
Severe alcohol dependency can lead to you being unable to detox without medical intervention.
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Alcohol allergy can be caused by:
Alcohol allergy symptoms include:
Alcohol sensitivity is different from alcohol poisoning, which is when a person drinks too much in one go, and the toxins flood the body in dangerous levels.
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If you are in addiction and you’re not ready to seek treatment, there are some harm reduction services you can use.
Needle exchange programmes (needle and syringe programmes) in Hertfordshire can stop the spread of blood-borne illnesses and keep you and others safe.
You can also access a take-home Naloxone programme here.
Hertfordshire prioritises substance abuse treatment and housing for vulnerable people.
If you meet the criteria, the Hertfordshire council can place you in emergency accommodation.
Temporary accommodation can include:
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Below we offer a simple version of the usual process as a drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire.
This will help you to understand how quick and easy the process is.
Mornings in our Hertfordshire inpatient rehabs start with a healthy breakfast.
Then come early meetings. Some programmes may have meditation or yoga classes. Daily meetings help patients spot bad patterns of behaviour.
In the afternoon, patients attend daily therapy.
This includes one-to-one behavioural therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and more. It can include anger or stress management too.
You may also receive alternative therapy. This includes acupuncture, equine therapy and art therapy.
It also includes biofeedback, neurofeedback, and exercise therapy.
A typical day includes some free time in which you can relax. Evenings in rehab include dinner and evening group sessions.
Evening sessions may also include the 12-step programme. This has been proven to help those in recovery stay sober.
You’ll learn coping mechanisms to handle your relapse triggers, which will help you maintain motivation when you leave rehab.
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Cost is a huge factor to consider when deciding on care and treatment for your drug or alcohol addiction in Hertfordshire.
If you wish to recover in the safety of a drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire, you will have to take into consideration what type of room you wish to stay in.
You will also have to think about the amount of time you think you will need in order to recover, which a member of our admissions team can help you determine.
All these factors will determine how much your rehab journey will cost. Though of course prices for rehabilitation are subject to change.
This is due to factors such as:
The average prices range from around £2,000 to £6,000 for a 10-day detox programme and around £6,000 to £12,000 for a 28-day rehabilitation programme.
Home detox is the cheapest of the options offered by rehab in Hertfordshire. This option allows you to detox from the comfort of your own home whilst being supported by professionals.
You will receive daily calls to ensure you are progressing well and do not need any further attention or guidance.
You will also have any necessary medication posted out to you straight away once you have been deemed able to perform a home detox.
This addiction treatment option offers more independence for clients who excel in solitude, and for those that wish to have more control over their rehab treatment and recovery.
Prices for such are around £1,500.
For a more accurate estimation of how much your time at drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire will cost, give our team a call on 0800 140 4690
The length of time you require at rehab in Hertfordshire is entirely dependent on many factors of you and your addiction – many of which are now out of your control. [27]
These include:
Each one of these factors will be different for each client, meaning some may need longer in rehabilitation than others, whilst some may be able to leave straight after a detox.
However, the average time spent in a drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire is around 28 days, and the minimum time needed to detox from substances such as alcohol is 7 days.
We almost always recommend staying in rehab after your detox.
This is so that you have the chance to focus on not just the physical aspects of your addiction, but the psychological and emotional side effects too, with the help of therapy and counselling.
Don’t panic if you are someone who requires slightly longer rehabilitation than others.
This will be to give you the most beneficial and effective help possible and will be completely necessary for your recovery.
Similarly, being deemed able to leave rehab before the average 28 days is no sign of a ‘quick fix’, and you will still need to be vigilant and on the lookout for relapse once you are back home.
Try to focus on the journey to recovery and the progress you will make along the way, rather than on the ‘finish line’ of your treatment.
You are sure to see a difference in how you view your time in rehabilitation.
Talk with our team on 0800 140 4690 to get a more specific answer to how long your stay at drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire might take
Residential rehab in Hertfordshire has many benefits. You’ll get 24/7 medical care from addiction professionals, which ensures a safe detox.
You’ll also live in comfortable surroundings in the security of a sanctuary that’s free from temptation.
Addiction health professionals will be on hand to help you with any obstacles.
These experts include healthcare professionals such as mental health nurses, psychiatrists, addiction therapists and dietitians.
Many rehabs in Hertfordshire exist in suburban locations, often with a selection of single or multi-occupancy bedrooms and several lively communal spaces.
You will have access to a kitchen, and your chosen rehab in Hertfordshire will likely employ kitchen staff to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner. There may also be an onsite gymnasium and a large garden area.
Many rehabs are also located close to wooded areas and large public parks, which means you will have the opportunity to take daily walks and enjoy lots of fresh air.
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Alcohol and drug detoxification is simply the period of time where you first quit, and adjust to life without the addictive substance.
Detox can sometimes be done at home or with the help of an outpatient detox centre if this has been approved by your doctor.
However, detox can be dangerous in some circumstances.
Drug detoxification is the process of withdrawing from drugs, or narcotics.
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If you choose to attend a drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire for your alcohol addiction, the first step of your journey will be alcohol detoxification.
Alcohol detox is hugely important and must take place before any other treatment can begin (treatment such as therapy and counselling).
This is to ensure your body gets ample time to recover from the effects of your drinking and begins to produce the chemicals that it was receiving from alcohol, on its own.
You will undergo a Librium-based detox (Benzodiazepine, Chlordiazepoxide) over a 10-day period.
You might also be given Buprenorphine, Naltrexone [28], Acamprosate [29] and a wide variety of anti-anxiety medications such as Nefazodone [30], Paroxetine, [31] and their various alternatives. [32]
After this, a further few weeks in rehab can be added to your journey to work on the more psychological aspects of your addiction if necessary.
This period of time for your detox will allow the team at your chosen rehab in Hertfordshire to manage any drug or alcohol withdrawal symptoms or drug and/or alcohol withdrawal syndrome you may experience, such as seizures, headaches, delirium tremens, insomnia, sweating, and nausea.
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When you try to stop, [39] you may experience drug or alcohol withdrawal syndrome. These can range from mild to very severe, which is why withdrawing without support is never recommended. [40]
In the most extreme cases, such as those with severe alcoholism, they can be life-threatening. This explains why detox should be completed under medical care.
Rehabs use evidence-based addiction medicine which is scientifically proven treatment techniques to boost your chances of success.
Medically-assisted detox can reduce the probability of a relapse. [41]
Quitting drugs or alcohol on your own can result in severe withdrawal symptoms. Those who try to quit on their own have a much higher chance of relapse.
One reason for this is that you need therapy to address the root causes of addiction. [42]
These can be extremely complex and can include everything from mental health issues to childhood trauma.
Medicine can help to reduce withdrawal symptoms and make your detox more comfortable.
For help getting a prescribed medical detoxification, speak to your GP, or give us a call to get started with a rehab placement.
Make sure your detox is as safe and effective as possible with the help of an alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire. To get your treatment started, call us today on 0800 140 4690
Alcoholism has detrimental health effects on your brain and body, and can leave you more vulnerable to accidents or collisions driving under the influence.
Alcohol rehab Hertfordshire can help you leave alcoholism behind and embark on a new chapter in recovery.
Rid your body of harmful toxins and release yourself from the vice of alcoholism.
Addiction treatment centres offering an alcohol recovery service can help you with alcohol detoxification, therapy and aftercare.
It’s possible that you will need a medical detox if you’re a heavy drinker.
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Though there is always the option of performing a self-detox (different to an at-home detox, as it is completely unmanaged by professionals and is performed at home alone), this is not recommended for many reasons.
One of the main reasons for this is that an alcohol detox if performed without the proper medical knowledge or materials, can be extremely dangerous – in some cases, even fatal.
If detox is rushed it can cause lasting damage to your brain and body, as you are not given enough time to fully adjust to the sudden lack of chemicals your body has become accustomed to from your alcohol use.
In order to safely withdraw from alcohol or other substances, we will always suggest a detox in a drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire, or a planned and guided at-home detox if you are deemed able to do so.
Medical professionals can assist your medical detoxification at rehab, and ensure you’re kept safe and healthy with 24/7 care.
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Drug addiction and drug abuse comes in many forms.
Rehab clinics can treat a wide range of drug addictions, from prescription medications to illicit substances.
If you’re looking for a rehab for substance use disorder, we can help you find the right service for you.
Drug rehabilitation can treat your specific addiction with a personalised care plan that suits you.
Whether you want your plan to take into consideration neurodiversity or dual diagnosis, your needs can be met.
Cannabis (marijuana) is an incredibly popular drug, especially among the younger generations. Despite this rising popularity, it can still be quite a dangerous drug to continually consume.
Some common side-effects of cannabis use disorder include an increased appetite, heart rate and blood pressure, drowsiness, headaches, paranoid thinking, and dry mouth.
Continued or daily use of cannabis can lead to individuals experiencing drug or alcohol withdrawal syndrome when they attempt to stop [33] – leading to the opposite of the immediate effects, such as a loss of appetite, and insomnia.
Cannabis can impact your life hugely without you even realising, and can lead to broken relationships, debt problems, and a weaker performance at work or school.
If you think your life is suffering because of your cannabis use disorder, make sure to get in contact with us today.
Rehab can help you with drug detoxification, therapy and aftercare that’s suited to cannabis addiction.
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Cocaine and crack cocaine are stimulants.
Side effects of cocaine dependence and crack cocaine dependence usually appear very quickly from the moment you use it, and disappear almost as fast – how long they last is determined by how the substance enters the body (snorting, smoking or injecting).
These euphoric side effects of cocaine dependence can include:
Cocaine can be dangerous. Too much can cause cardiac arrest.
Long-term use of cocaine through snorting can lead to more nasty side effects such as a loss of smell, difficulty swallowing, and nosebleeds.
By attending a suitable drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire, you can receive well-rounded and appropriate care for your cocaine addiction and can begin a better life with the help of Rehab 4 Addiction.
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As heroin enters your body, it can cause what many people refer to as a ‘rush’. This is true for most opioid use disorders.
Though this rush can be quite pleasurable, the other short-term side effects are not so pleasant – these can include a warming feeling of the skin, nausea, vomiting, itching and dry mouth.
Heroin poses a strong risk of drug overdose, and sharing needles can lead to spreading blood-borne diseases.
Heroin is similar to morphine, which is a painkiller.
The side effects of heroin or any opioid use disorder only worsen as time and consumption of the substance continue.
Heroin addiction and abuse create physical changes in the body.
Some long-term impacts include changes in your physical structure that are not easily reversed and deterioration of the brain’s white matter that can lead to impaired decision-making.
Continued use of heroin can also lead to a tolerance build-up, meaning you will experience unpleasant heroin withdrawal symptoms when you have not used the substance in a short period of time.
This can often be within a few hours after your last use.
By contacting us today you can receive the appropriate treatment at a drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire [34] and start your journey to recovery from heroin and heroin withdrawal.
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MDMA is a popular drug, but it can be addictive.
Rehab can help you withdraw from MDMA addiction with detox, therapy and aftercare.
LSD has a growing reputation as a party drug, but for some, this can turn into long-term use.
LSD is a hallucinogen (psychoactive drug) that can be addictive.
If you are struggling with LSD misuse, rehab for LSD can help.
Some people end up taking prescribed medication for a long time, for pain management, mental health symptoms or other health concerns.
However, taking even controlled substances for a prolonged period does come with some risks.
Many prescriptions drugs can be addictive, some even physically addictive.
A physical drug dependency is when your body becomes reliant on the substance to function normally.
To prevent prescription drug addiction, always be honest with your doctor, and only take the dose prescribed for the length of time advised.
If you are becoming dependent on a prescription drug, tell your doctor.
Rehab can treat prescription drug addiction if you feel your usage is out of control.
Addictive prescription drugs include:
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There are many service providers to choose from.
We recommend a private medically-assisted detox, as this provides medical help and medication when needed.
Medical staff will look after you with a 24/7 service. They will support you throughout your recovery.
Different rehabilitation styles will have different recovery approaches.
We list your rehab options below:
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Yes, there are a few routes to free rehab.
You can access these either with a self-referral, or your loved one can start the process for you with your consent.
The NHS can provide outpatient rehabilitation and community detoxification services based in Hertfordshire.
Although there aren’t any NHS residential (inpatient) rehabs, it is possible to get a referral if you meet strict criteria.
There are also some NHS addiction services like brief interventions that are available for free.
NHS services tend to have longer waiting lists and offer more generic treatment, as they are underfunded and in high demand.
Yes, many of the major UK health insurance providers offer rehab cover.
These include
Check with your insurance company to see what your policy includes, as cover can vary dependent on your policy.
Just like any option for addiction treatment, private rehabilitation and council-funded rehabilitation come with their own advantages and disadvantages.
Private rehabs offer personalised treatment and can often admit you immediately as they’re adequately funded.
However, if you don’t have insurance, going private can be costly.
Make an appointment with your GP if you want to look into getting a referral to a private rehab.
Free and NHS Foundation Trust-run addiction treatment services in Hertfordshire [44] are widespread and include:
Address: Hoddesdon Health Centre, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BE
Telephone: 01992 465 042
Address: Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service, Office F14 Business Tech Centre, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, SG1 2DX
Telephone: 01707 891 120
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/hertfordshire-complex-needs
Address: Yeomans Court, Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7HJ
Telephone: 0800 652 3169
Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/spectrum-hertfordshire-drug-alcohol-services/hertford
Address: (Rear of) 156 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4JA
Telephone: 0300 365 0304
Website: https://www.livingroomherts.org/
Address: Bury Lodge, 1 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1HT
Telephone: 01442 262274
Website: https://www.dens.org.uk/
Address: 8-10 The Glebe, Chells Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0DJ
Telephone: 01462 701956
Website: https://www.livingroomherts.org/herts-alcohol-counselling-service-hacs
Address:
Telephone:
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/contact-us
Address: The Oval, Vardon Road, Stevenage, SG1 5RD
Telephone: 0300 365 0304
Website: https://www.livingroomherts.org/Event/recovery-cafe
Address: Armstrong House, Norton Road, Stevenage, SG1 2LX
Telephone: 0800 652 3169
Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/spectrum-hertfordshire-drug-alcohol-services/stevenage
Address: 8-10 The Glebe, Chells Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG2 0DJ
Telephone: 0300 365 0304
Website: https://www.livingroomherts.org/stevenage-hub
Address: St Martins House, 14 The Common, Hatfield, AL10 0UR
Telephone: 0800 652 3169
Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/spectrum-hertfordshire-drug-alcohol-services/hatfiel
The Salvation Army also offer addiction services.
Most UK addiction treatment groups use the twelve-step model, and the vast majority are charity-funded.
Twelve-step recovery models call for help from a higher power to recover from addiction.
Twelve-step programmes can be used alongside rehab, or on their own.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA meetings) focus solely on alcohol use disorder.
Address: Friends meeting house, 109 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City
Telephone: 01923 211 122
Address: St John The Baptist Church, Church Lane, Aldenham Village, Aldenham, WD25 8BE
Website: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/intergroups/lea-valley-intergroup/
Telephone: +44 (0) 800 917 7650
Narcotics Anonymous (NA meetings) are for narcotic addictions.
Narcotics Anonymous – Letchworth Serenity Sofas
Address: St Paul’s Church Room, St Paul’s Church, 179 Pixmore Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1QT
Telephone: 0300 999 1212
Website: https://meetings.ukna.org/meeting/letchworth-serenity-sofas
Narcotics Anonymous – Stevenage
Address: Church Room St Paul’s Methodist Church Turpins Rise Stevenage, SG2 8QR
Telephone: 0808 250 2626
Website: https://www.uk-rehab.com/rehab-locations/hertfordshire/stevenage/na-meeting/
Narcotics Anonymous – Watford
Address: Trail Blazers, The Side Room, North Watford Methodist Church, The Harebreaks, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6NF
Telephone: 0300 999 1212
Website:
The Elms
Address: Redbourn Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7AZ
Telephone: 0800 612 0225
Website: https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/locations/the-elms/
Hertford Methodist Church
Address: Ware Rd, Hertford SG13 7DZ
Telephone: 0800 612 0225
Website: https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/locations/hertford-methodist-church/
The Meeting House
Address: The Meeting House, 21 Cuttys Ln, Stevenage, SG1 1UP
Telephone: 0800 612 0225
Website: https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/locations/the-meeting-house-2/
The Methodist Church – Stevenage
Address: The Methodist Church, Sish Ln, Stevenage SG1 3LS
Telephone: 0800 612 0225
Website: https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/locations/the-meeting-house-2/
12 step programmes also include:
The drawbacks to council-funded rehab addiction treatment options in Hertfordshire [46] are those that are negated with private treatment.
This can include a long waiting time, [47] having to visit many different clinics and see many different rehab therapists, and support from those that may not be as trained or as knowledgeable as they should be.
Of course, private rehab also has flaws, and the biggest of these turn-offs for those searching for addiction treatment is the price.
Though private rehab options are obviously more costly when compared to their council-funded rehab counterparts, this higher cost does not go to waste.
Paying the price for private drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire ensures you are in the best possible hands for your journey to a substance-free life.
It also gives you the highest chances of reaching a full and long-term recovery – with tips and techniques learned in private rehab care under your belt to ensure you stay on track even after you leave.
If you are concerned at all about the costs of private rehab and wish to discuss your options with a member of the Rehab 4 Addiction team, do not hesitate to get in touch.
We can usually work around specific budgets, and still provide you with the care and treatment you need.
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Sober transport services are dedicated transport providers that get people in recovery from A to B safely.
Loved ones with addiction problems may resist going to Hertfordshire rehab. One way to help them overcome this resistance is to show empathy.
Showing concern, listening, and avoiding criticism are all good strategies too. You should encourage responsibility without placing blame.
You could also consider staging a rehab intervention if you think that might help, paying particular attention to how to conduct one effectively. [48]
Finally, remember to create boundaries. You should try to help your loved ones, but you shouldn’t get too involved in their problems.
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At drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire, a wide selection of therapy and psychological trauma therapy services are available:
Structured therapy sessions will aim to treat your addiction and any co-occurring mental health disorders.
The aim is to improve your mood, work through unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, learn relaxation techniques and develop healthy habits.
Mental disorders can also be treated with psychiatric medication.
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Holistic treatments for addiction are treatments that focus on holism – the act of treating the whole person.
Holistic therapies like expressive therapies use the arts during your recovery process as a way to express yourself and improve your wellbeing.
Holistic methods include:
Around 45% of people dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction are doing so alongside crippling mental health issues. [55]
The existence of both a mental health disorder and a substance addiction is referred to as a dual diagnosis.
Rehab can help to get you a medical diagnosis for your mental health problems.
This includes medical disorders, negative affectivity and self-harm.
Psychiatrists at rehab are trained in dealing with psychosocial factors alongside addiction, to give you the best treatment for recovery.
Those who are experiencing both of these interconnected issues will require much more detailed and integrated rehab treatment plans.
Therapy and addiction counselling that takes both the addiction and the specific mental health condition [56] into consideration.
The two issues are so closely linked – and one can impact and worsen the other so easily – that both must be treated effectively in order to reach a full and successful recovery.
Disorders that are commonly linked with addiction and dual diagnosis include:
Some of these conditions include psychosis.
A trained professional will be able to diagnose you with any conditions, following a thorough psychological evaluation.
If you believe you are dealing with both an addiction and a mental health disorder, do not worry.
Rehabs often offer mental health treatment alongside addiction treatment, as mental disorders and addiction are often linked.
There is suitable and effective support available for you in a drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire and near Hertfordshire, and treatment that addresses both problems can be arranged for you to undergo throughout your rehabilitation.
Healthcare professionals trained in psychiatry can help you get to the root cause of your addiction, and ensure your mental health is in the best place to support long-term sobriety.
Many organisations across the UK offer free mental health support, whether you are also suffering from addiction or not.
Some of these include Mind UK, Young Minds, Rethink Mental Illness, Samaritans and Papyrus.
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Community mental health groups offer peer support from people who are going through a similar battle.
Address: The Wellbeing Centre, 501 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RZ
Telephone: 020 3727 3600
Website: https://www.hertsmindnetwork.org/
Address: Vale House, 43 Cowbridge, Hertford, SG14 1PN
Telephone: 01992 537344
Website: https://www.futurelivinghertford.co.uk/
Address: Gracemead House, 1st Floor, Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 8HX
Telephone: 08000 355 775
Website: https://www.hyh.org.uk/
It’s also possible to go to stress rehab, although these treatment providers are private.
Though relapse is not the end of a rehab recovery journey, it is still wise to avoid one at all costs and attempt to stay sober and substance-free [58] for as long as possible.
To help you with this as you prepare to leave the care of your chosen rehabilitation in Hertfordshire, you will take part in relapse prevention planning to make sure that you have the best chance of staying sober in Hertfordshire [59] during what will be the most dangerous period of your recovery journey.
This planning will look at your personal history with any previous relapses you have experienced, your track record with recovery attempts, and your progress so far at drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire.
Using this information, and also data on your personality and character, two plans can be created for you.
The first of these plans will be your relapse prevention plan, which will contain everything you need to know and do after rehab in Hertfordshire in order to not experience an unwanted relapse.
This plan will guide you throughout your new life back home, and you will be able to reference it whenever you wish.
The second plan will be an action plan for if you do happen to experience a relapse – remember, this is not the end, and your recovery is still possible even after a setback.
Find out how effective a drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire can be in helping you avoid relapse for good by calling us on 0800 140 4690
If a residential rehab programme in a drug and alcohol rehab in Hertfordshire does not appeal to you, there are many other options you can consider.
As mentioned earlier, you have the option to have a medically-assisted detox and withdraw from substances at home in Hertfordshire.
Home detox will be guided by professionals at rehab, but you will be able to stay at home throughout.
This is a viable option for those who are drinking less than 30 units a day, [60] and those who wish to have more privacy and independence throughout their recovery journey.
The rehabs we offer referrals to are CQC registered, which means they’re regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
You also have the option of attending certain fellowship groups to aid your recovery, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), [61] Narcotics Anonymous (NA), [62] Cocaine Anonymous (CA), [63] Al-Anon [64] or Alateen in Hertfordshire. [65]
These mutual support groups tend to offer:
These groups often follow the 12-step programme, which has proven to be very effective for those wishing to withdraw from substances and remain sober.
There are also many great options for addiction psychiatric treatment online. Self-Management And Recovery Training – or SMART Recovery [66] – offer a huge amount of teaching materials and online mutual support meetings that can guide you towards a substance-free life.
Call our team today on 0800 140 4690
Yes. If your family follows the rehab facility rules, [67] they can visit as much as they want. Every rehab has a list of guidelines for visitors.
Make sure to check these before you visit.
There will be a list of visiting hours. There may also be a list of some things you can and can’t bring.
Before you tell your employer you are going to Hertfordshire rehab, understand your legal rights.
You should prepare yourself both legally and mentally.
It helps to be honest and brave. However, if for whatever reason telling your boss isn’t worth it, you aren’t obligated to say anything.
You can also use your holiday time to go to rehab.
After going to one of the many Hertfordshire rehab centres, patients go through aftercare.
Patients will get regular check-ups to make sure they are on the right track.
They can also make use of support groups and 12-step programmes. These are to help with staying sober.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we believe your recovery depends on making lasting changes to your way of life. You need to take build a life free from drink and drugs.
The lessons learnt in rehab should help with staying sober. These lessons make you a stronger person and more vigilant with cravings and other signs of relapse. [68]
UK addiction treatment is available in many towns and cities across South East England.
Whether you’re looking for alcohol rehabilitation or benzodiazepines rehab, we can help.
Begin a new future of sobriety with help from an addiction treatment facility.
Get help for addiction anywhere in Hertfordshire and near Hertfordshire.
We can help you find rehabs in East Hertfordshire, Hertford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Watford, Welwyn Garden City, Cheshunt, Hoddesdon, Bishops Stortford, Hatfield, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Harpenden, Bushy, Rickmansworth, Potters Bar, Ware, Berkhamsted, Royston, Tring, Baldock, Sawbridgeworth, Buntingford, Aldbury, Bovington, Chipperfield, Bishop’s Stortford, Dacorum, Hertsmere, Old Hatfield, Wheathampstead, Yardley, Gobion, Broxbourne, Welwyn Hatfield, Aldenham, Apsley, Aylesbury, and many more.
You can also go to rehab in a nearby county like Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire, Surrey, or across the East of England and the East Midlands.
Our team can help you find a rehab reachable by public transport if necessary such as the London-Ayelsbury line by National Rail, or even an international airport such as Luton Airport.
We can provide anonymity, and any information you share is confidential.
Get a free consultation today.
Find abstinence recovery programmes by calling us on 0800 140 4690.
You can also complete our online enquiry form, and a member of our team will help you shortly.
This article was written by Boris Mackey. You can connect with Boris online at LinkedIn or X.com.
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