Rehabilitation is the process of overcoming a specific disorder using specialised and focused techniques, working to discover and overcome the root cause.
This is one of the most recommended options when it comes to addiction.
Addiction is a unique disorder, able to affect individuals from all different social and cultural backgrounds, and there is no ‘cure’ to addiction.
Through drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, individuals are assisted in creating their own coping mechanisms and techniques to help them live with their addiction in the long term, without the strains of cravings, temptations, or the negative effects that can occur as a result of addiction.
The most common approach to rehabilitation is abstinence i.e., complete and permanent resistance to the consumption of the substance that the individual is addicted to, though many other factors are essential to a stable remission – both socially and personally.
Whilst some services promote a harm-reduction approach, this can be dangerous, as occasional indulgence can quickly become binge-drinking or heavy substance use, risking a full relapse in the future.
Instead, the rehab centres we work with will aim to bring every one of their patients into full, permanent sobriety.
For more information about drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, contact us today on 0800 140 4690
When an individual chooses to undergo drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, they will be met with a multitude of treatment options.
However, there are some key factors that an individual should look out for when trying to find the most suitable, effective, and personalised rehabilitation programme for them.
Through Rehab 4 Addiction, for example, we refer individuals to rehabilitation programmes that exclusively follow these three stages:
Notably, detox is not an essential step in every recovery journey. Detox is only needed for recovery from physically addictive substances.
This includes alcohol dependency, ketamine addiction, heroin addiction and other opioid use disorders.
Cocaine addiction, crack cocaine dependence, cannabis use disorder, and behavioural addictions such as gambling addiction, whilst still treated at rehab, do not require a detox.
Rehab 4 Addiction believes, through research-based means, that only by following these steps in order and with full commitment will an individual be able to rehabilitate successfully and efficiently.
If you would like to learn more about the process of drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, give our team a call on 0800 140 4690
During the first step of the rehabilitation process – detoxification – individuals withdraw from the substance they are addicted to slowly.
This reduces the risks of negative physical health complications, as well as prepares the individual for the remainder of their rehabilitation journey.
Some of the most commonly faced mental effects of drug and alcohol withdrawal syndrome include:
Physical effects include tremors of the body, vomiting, fever, headaches, increased sweating, and high blood pressure, as well as serious conditions such as Delirium Tremens, Wernicke’s Encephalopathy and alcoholic seizures.
Additionally, those suffering from extensive addiction – particularly alcohol abuse – are likely to experience various physical conditions, such as heart disease, liver failure and alcoholic hepatitis.
Due to the dangers of drug and alcohol withdrawal syndrome, it may be suitable for this process to be given medical support. This is known as a medically-assisted detox.
Alcohol and heroin, for example, cause physical dependence, meaning that the withdrawal process must be more controlled to ensure the physical health and safety of the individual.
For alcohol withdrawal symptoms, drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham may offer drugs such as the benzodiazepine Chlordiazepoxide, better known as Librium, to ease the more uncomfortable and dangerous physical withdrawal symptoms.
To counter heroin withdrawal, Buprenorphine fulfils a similar role.
These withdrawal symptoms can vary massively, from headaches to seizures, depending on the individual’s history and severity of the addiction.
For more information about drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, contact us today at 0800 140 4690
It is common that some individuals, after undergoing a drug or alcohol detox, may feel satisfied with their rehabilitation progress and quit before continuing any further steps.
This is never recommended by Rehab 4 Addiction, as addiction is a multi-dimensional disorder, affecting both the individual’s physical and mental health.
Where a detox focuses on the physical health effects of drug or alcohol addiction, further talking therapy and treatment is needed to focus on the mental health effects – many of which are often responsible for the development of an addiction in the first place or generally co-occur in a phenomenon known as dual diagnosis.
Mental health conditions that commonly occur alongside addiction include:
The reasons for the strong link between addiction and other mental health issues are still heavily debated.
For these reasons, Rehab 4 Addiction always recommends that individuals continue with further rehabilitation after a detox, even if they feel that they are ‘back to normal’ or are able to continue on their own.
You can find general mental health support at Rethink Mental Illness, Papyrus, Young Minds, Samaritans and Mind UK.
Make sure that you get the right help from a drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham by calling us on 0800 140 4690
If an individual chooses to continue with the stages of recovery through drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, then there are many potential options for treatment around the area, as well as across the rest of the UK.
This may be in a residential treatment centre, or as part of outpatient care.
The most common form of rehabilitative treatment after detox is therapy – though this can come in many forms, each of which will have varying levels of success and applicability to different individuals.
Your precise treatment plan will be determined through several psychiatric assessments conducted at the beginning of your stay at rehab, which will determine what exactly your physical and psychological treatment needs are.
There are many different assessments used by psychiatrists and rehab specialists, but the most popular are the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Fifth Edition (DSM -5) criteria, and the CAGE Questionnaire.
This will ensure that you are able to experience a bespoke, person-centred care plan.
A more modern approach to therapy also includes the rising number of rehabilitative establishments offering holistic therapy.
This is the application of other activities such as art, music, yoga, and horse riding, alongside more familiar therapeutic practices.
Experience the best therapies for your needs at a drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham by giving our team a call on 0800 140 4690
As mentioned above, there are countless different forms of therapy, each of which may or may not be suitable for each individual’s case.
Through drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, individuals are able to try out a range of different therapy sessions, determining which are most effective and which may not be suitable for their situation.
Below is a list of some of the most common forms of therapy offered through rehabilitation:
Not every individual who progresses through drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham will experience every single one of these treatments, but they are likely to have come across a few of them or heard of them during their time in rehabilitation.
To take advantage of any and all of these therapies at a drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, call our admissions team on 0800 140 4690
Every individual entering residential rehab in Buckingham is likely to encounter relapse prevention planning as part of their post-treatment aftercare treatment.
This makes up a vital part of rehabilitation, as it prepares the individuals for life outside of rehab.
During this process, individuals are taught that relapse prevention is a gradual process that, unfortunately, is likely to include ups and downs.
This means that the individual must be prepared to adapt and change their lifestyle to give them the best chances of recovery.
This plan usually includes factors such as:
With an extensive and personalised relapse prevention plan, an individual has the best chance of maintaining their sobriety for the rest of their life.
Ensure that your stay at a drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham is matched by an equally effective aftercare plan by calling our expert team on 0800 140 4690
The cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham will differ in each individual case.
This is due to the treatment programmes that each individual opts for, including any additional rehabilitative services included within these programmes, as well as the personal differences that each individual displays.
For rehabilitation facilities specifically, there are thousands of ways in which the individual’s treatment programme can be specialised, leading to massive differences in the cost of rehab for each individual.
For these reasons, predicting the cost of rehab can be incredibly difficult, especially when considering that some individuals may require additional support or services once enrolled in an addiction programme, perhaps something that has not been considered before entering rehab.
Many rehabs offer payment plans to help spread out the cost of treatments, whilst many private health insurance providers also cover the cost of rehab.
For more information about drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, contact us today at 0800 140 4690
As with the cost of rehab, predicting how long an individual may be rehabilitating is challenging.
This is also due to the individual differences that people exhibit when struggling with addiction, as well as the type of treatment that they opt for.
However, for residential drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, Rehab 4 Addiction can provide a rough estimate.
Rehab 4 Addiction genera;;y recommends a stay of 28 days in a residential centre – this is the average amount of time that is allocated to undergoing a full detox, experiencing different treatment programmes and therapies, and any additional support that may be required during this time.
For a personalised estimation of how long your stay at a drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham is likely to last, call us on 0800 140 4690
If an individual chooses private drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, then they can be assured that they have chosen the most efficient and effective approach to rehabilitation.
This is because residential rehab is far more specialised to each individual case, leading to the creation of treatment programmes that are specialised to each individual.
This makes the process far more effective as the individual is only taking part in useful and suitable treatment programmes, with constant monitoring and adjustment should it be needed.
Regardless, there are several free and NHS-run addiction treatment services near to Buckingham, offered both through charities and through dedicated NHS Foundation Trusts.
These include:
Address: 138A Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2RS
Telephone: 01908 379 673
Address: 33-37 Farthing Grove, Netherfield, Milton Keynes MK6 4JH
Telephone: 01908 250 730
Address: Banbury Health Centre, 58 Bridge St, Banbury OX16 5QD
Telephone: 01295 225 544
Website: http://wellbeing.turning-point.co.uk/oxfordshire/hubs/banbury-hub/
You can also find an Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous or SMART Recovery group near you to provide mutual support.
In particular, 12-step groups are able to provide both peer support and the recourse of a higher power to lean on when addiction seems overwhelming.
Similarly, groups like Al-Anon and Alateen offer support for the families of addiction sufferers adolescents.
The NHS may also be able to help gain access to a sober living house if your home environment is non-conducive to recovery.
There are a number of remote services that could also assist in overcoming addiction, including the National Association for Children of Alcoholics, Change Grow Live, We Are With You, Turning Point and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
For more information about drug and alcohol rehab in Buckingham, contact us today at 0800 088 66 86.
Rehab 4 Addiction provides expert addiction advice, care planning, treatment & counselling.
We are here to help – call us today on 0800 140 4690 for confidential advice in Buckingham.
Every rehab in England and Wales that we work with is vetted by the Care Quality Commission.
We offer access to a range of addiction treatments for sufferers across Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Amersham, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Chesham, Winslow, Bletchley and many more.
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