Peckham is a district in southeast London, in the borough of Southwark.
1,275 people received treatment for some kind of drug addiction between the years 2020 and 2021, and 59.7% of opiate or cocaine users were not undergoing treatment in Peckham.
In 2020/21 in Peckham, 86.6% of dependent drinkers – or 3,336 people – were not being treated for alcohol addiction.
In the same period, 286 people were in treatment for alcohol addiction.
Alcohol addiction or drug addiction can be treated by attending a drug and alcohol rehab in Peckham.
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Most often, drug and alcohol addictions are treated at a residential treatment facility.
In these facilities, individuals will receive personalised treatment that is specific for their needs.
This can include a supervised detox which may be necessary when trying to stop use of some chemically addictive drugs or alcohol.
During this time, therapy will be a major focus so that the roots of the addiction can be found and support systems and coping mechanisms can be implemented to help improve resilience and prevent relapse.
Because individual people have their own unique relationships with addictive substances and their own reasons for the ensuing addiction, there are a number of factors that can affect the efficacy of treatment.
These can include the motivations of the individual and how strongly they feel about beating the addiction, as well as the amount of support they are receiving from close friends and family members.
For anyone who wants to kick an addiction to alcohol or drugs, they may undergo a stay at an inpatient facility for drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Some people find that their support networks are able to help them considerably and for this reason or other anxieties about living away from home for a short period, outpatient treatment might be more appropriate.
Outpatient treatment means that you can stay at home, but also receive help – this help is often in the form of group counselling, one-to-one conversations with a counsellor, or conversations with the local NHS authority’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation resources.
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Under the NHS outpatient treatment is more readily available than private treatment like that received in an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
The NHS does offer detox services should they be required, and these can be done at home under the care of a nurse who will administer medication to help keep the patient safe during the process.
This can be a more comfortable environment for those that might feel stressed or anxious in a hospital-setting.
For most people, though, the NHS will offer addiction counselling and referrals to group rehabilitation self-help meetings, where they can receive treatment and may be able to build a support network with others who struggle under the same circumstances.
The NHS is unlikely to offer funding for private treatment in an inpatient facility.
The average stay for treatment at an inpatient facility for private addiction treatment in Peckham is 30 days because it offers sufficient time to benefit from therapy, as well as recover from the detox period.
Once there, inpatients will learn techniques for coping with life without the substance as well as receive counselling, medication for substance withdrawal and round-the-clock care.
Depending on exactly what is most important to the individual being treated for addiction, private addiction treatment in Peckham can also include a variety of holistic or alternative treatments and counselling sessions.
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When receiving inpatient care in Peckham, you stay at a residential treatment facility for the duration of your time away from home.
This can be advantageous since it prevents the possibility of interacting with anyone who might be more likely to facilitate addictive behaviours, especially if this is considered a major factor in the individuals’ addictive behaviour.
If a person is entering rehab for use of alcohol or a drug like heroin which are both physically addictive, they will likely need to complete a detox period upon arrival.
After this, they will meet with a therapist with whom they can discuss the potential causes of their addictive behaviours and learn how to manage the factors that cause them to use drugs or alcohol.
In addition to this, a therapist will help work with the individual to help identify psychological issues that may have gone untreated and contributed to the use of drugs or alcohol as a ‘self-medicating’ measure.
The identification of these underlying mental health issues is referred to as ‘dual diagnosis’ and can be hugely helpful and validating for those who have struggled with a mental health condition without help for a long time.
On the other hand, when it is financially or personally more feasible to stay at home for treatment, outpatient treatment can provide a wide selection of different therapies and other methods for breaking the grip of addiction.
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For those living around or with a person that is suffering from addiction, it can be difficult to see their loved one struggling.
They may, therefore, try to encourage their loved one to seek treatment for drug or alcohol addiction.
This can be done in a process called an intervention.
A widely recognised and effective method of intervening, generally considered to be more successful than typical interventions alone, is called the CRAFT technique.
This technique involves the loved ones of the addicted individual acting as a support network, encouraging change by identifying and praising changes in addictive behaviour.
It can also involve the identification and provision of resources in the area that can help with addiction treatment, like addiction counselling.
This technique does also require loved ones to let the individual experience some potentially unpleasant aspects of addiction, but at the same time encourage and provide the support that is needed to help promote change.
CRAFT also helps families to allow their loved one to feel some of the negative consequences of addiction to encourage change, but equally promotes an atmosphere where the individual feels they have the opportunity and support to overcome their addiction.
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Alcohol recovery programmes can last as little as 7 days, but 28-day programmes are frequently advised.
This is because longer-term care of any sort often increases the chances of long-term addiction recovery.
Treatment over a longer period of time is usually best as it helps you to better understand your addiction and gives you chance to fully appreciate and understand exactly how to implement changes and behavioural techniques learned in rehab facilities into your life.
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Alcohol addiction is a condition where a person feels they have to consume alcohol in order to live, interact and work, normally.
Addiction can refer to chemical or psychological addiction.
Alcohol is chemically addictive (addictive to the body) but psychological addiction is the main factor in drinking alcohol as it involves the feeling of ‘needing’ to drink.
Because the body eventually becomes reliant on and expects to receive alcohol, drinking alcohol can become a physiological ‘need’ and requires a medical detox to safely stop use.
This is because stopping in one go can cause you to experience unpleasant and sometimes dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
Individuals may rely on alcohol consumption during stressful times, as a coping mechanism for untreated mental health illnesses.
Alcohol addiction may also be described as a kind of binging disorder, which can happen when you drink a lot with friends or at parties.
You may feel like you can’t have fun unless you’re drinking alcohol – this may be a sign of having a problem with the amount of alcohol consumption.
It may be a sign that you have a poor relationship with alcohol if you feel you need to drink in excess to have fun with friends, often do not remember events from the night before, or vomit or become unconscious while drinking socially.
When the body is used to receiving alcohol, the withdrawal symptoms upon stopping can be:
Some more dangerous symptoms include:
In severe cases, when treatment is not sought for the detox, withdrawal can even be fatal.
This is why withdrawing should always be done under the advice, guidance and supervision of a medical professional.
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Dual diagnosis refers to the process of diagnosing underlying mental health conditions while in treatment for substance abuse disorders.
For many people who struggle with an addiction, a key factor that has affected their likelihood to use substances is often an untreated mental health condition.
Without the proper help or tools like medication or therapy, mental health conditions can make life harder than it has to be, which may decrease the ability to cope with stressors and other aspects of life.
For this reason, while in treatment in a residential facility, therapists and psychiatrists will be able to help identify any underlying conditions such as:
Dual diagnosis is highly important in ensuring that individuals seeking treatment are not forced to struggle with underlying health conditions and can instead receive treatment for them, which can facilitate the process of recovery.
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For individuals looking for rehabilitation treatment programmes, there are a number of options.
The cost of a drug and alcohol rehab treatment facility can vary.
This is because different facilities offer different treatments, on-site facilities and accommodation.
A month’s stay in a residential treatment centre in Peckham can cost anything from £8,000 to £74,000.
However, it is often luxury treatment centres that involve this higher cost.
Most rehabilitation treatment centres usually cost much less.
Most private rehabilitation centres cost around £500 per day and this equates to roughly £14,000 per the 28 days recommended minimum treatment time.
Some rehabilitation centres can cost only around £10,00 for a 7-day treatment programme for alcohol addiction.
Others can cost around £4,000-5,000 for the full 28-days.
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For those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction there are several options available via the National Health Service (NHS).
As these vary per local NHS trust, a person suffering from drug addiction would first need to speak to their GP to see what can be offered to them.
These may include being referred to a local drug service or receiving treatment from the GP practice themselves in the form of medication, referrals for therapy, or counselling.
Most commonly, these outpatient treatments will be recommended unless symptom severity necessitates a hospital stay.
Because it is often more effective to receive inpatient treatment, away from the opportunity to use or consume substances, some people may choose to self-fund and go private with a drug and alcohol rehabilitation service and centre.
The NHS provides a variety of assistance to persons battling addiction in Peckham. The level of assistance, however, is dependent on the local NHS authority or trust.
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After a long period of time during which alcohol is used to excess, a person’s body may become physically dependent on it.
When alcohol use is stopped, it may react by causing you to experience a number of uncomfortable symptoms.
An alcohol detox aims to help people safely recover from the effects of withdrawal symptoms and prevent any dangerous side-effects.
Detoxing means that the quantity of alcohol that you consume will slowly be reduced or stopped all at once, but in this second case, treatment with medicines to ease withdrawal will be provided.
It involves either the gradual removal of alcohol through reducing amounts of alcohol consumed over time or stopping alcohol use entirely, accompanied by treatment with different medicines.
Although not everyone may have the same alcohol withdrawal symptoms, the following are the most typical ones:
It can be dangerous to stop alcohol ‘cold turkey’ as the body is used to the levels that have previously been consumed.
For this reason, unsupervised withdrawal is never recommended and it is always advisable that you seek professional medical attention when trying to withdraw.
Healthcare professionals in private or NHS rehabilitation environments will be able to decide which treatment is more appropriate and will be most effective.
One of the most common drugs used to treat people withdrawing from alcohol addiction is Librium, which is a “benzodiazepine”.
It works by relaxing the central nervous system as well as the body and slowing down both the brain and the body’s internal processes.
Because this drug puts the body into a relaxed state, it does not overreact to the lack of alcohol and as a result more severe symptoms are more easily avoidable.
During detox, Librium is typically administered for a period of around ten days but this can vary – it can sometimes be administered for one to two weeks.
Once detoxing has been completed and the withdrawal process is over, patients will begin their treatment with a trained therapist who will aim to help them overcome their addiction.
During this time, any underlying emotional or psychological issues that may have led to addiction can be found and treated.
It is also vital that relapse is considered.
Many people relapse after they receive treatment and this is understandable, as addiction recovery is a personal and often difficult process.
Treatment aims to help reduce the likelihood of relapse by teaching people how to cope without using substances, help them to understand their addictions better and offer them the opportunity to receive help for any underlying issues.
For example, a person might believe that relapse is inevitable – therapy aims to help minimise the likelihood of having thoughts such as these.
After completing a stay in rehab, individuals will have received treatment that should give them the best chance of staying sober in the future, and help them to avoid situations where they might be more likely to relapse.
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Cocaine is not physically addictive like other drugs or like alcohol.
This means that you cannot become dependent on cocaine physically and will not experience physical withdrawal symptoms that could pose a threat to your health.
Instead, those with cocaine or crack cocaine addictions are often psychologically addicted to cocaine, which can be just as difficult to break as any physical addiction.
People addicted to cocaine will receive similar treatment to that mentioned above when in a private rehabilitation treatment programme.
Because there is no need for a detox, rehabilitation will involve talking therapies and meetings with therapists and psychiatrists who will discuss the addictive behaviours, causes and triggers that may have been factors in the addiction overall.
Treatment ultimately aims to help someone suffering from addiction to maintain their sobriety after leaving the facility.
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Unlike cocaine, heroin is physically addictive.
This means that the body becomes reliant on heroin to function when it is used often.
Stopping heroin use will therefore cause physical symptoms of withdrawal.
During withdrawal, a person may experience the following symptoms:
When detoxing from heroin, these side effects are treated with medication in order to keep the person detoxing safe and healthy.
A frequently prescribed medication, used for its ability to lower blood pressure, is Clonidine.
Clonidine lessens symptoms such as shaking, hot and cold flashes, perspiration, and an elevated heart rate (tachycardia).
Sometimes, when a doctor or other medical professional deems it more appropriate and effective, those detoxing from heroin may be switched to a less dangerous opioid like methadone.
Methadone will be administered as a substitute for heroin and the dose will be gradually lowered over time until it is stopped.
The supervising medical practitioner will decide which treatment is most appropriate based on factors including duration of addiction, the amount of heroin you are accustomed to taking, and physiological reactions to treatment throughout the detox process.
It can be challenging to stop using heroin. This is why addiction counselling will be undertaken after detox.
During this time, there will be a discussion with therapists and psychiatrists to establish the root cause of addiction and addictive behaviour as well as help reduce the likelihood of relapse.
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Cannabis is a commonly used drug, particularly among those suffering from an undiagnosed or recognised anxiety disorder as a result of its potential to induce a state of relaxation.
This can lead to a feeling of dependence on the substance.
For those seeking treatment for cannabis addiction in a treatment centre or rehab facility, therapy will be the main focus as detoxing is not necessary.
During treatment, any such underlying conditions like anxiety or depression can be diagnosed, so that the individual can receive the proper treatment for their disorder.
Treatment for underlying issues often improves the outcome for those wanting to be free from their addiction.
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There are a number of therapies available at drug and alcohol rehab in Peckham, including:
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Rehabilitation offers a number of benefits in helping to prevent relapse.
It provides people with tools to live without substance use, helps to physically separate individuals from the addictive substance, and helps in the diagnosis of underlying mental health issues.
Furthermore, rehabilitation offers the opportunity for individuals to step back from what can be an overwhelming time dealing with the consequences of the addiction, and instead learn how to overcome the addiction away from the stressors that may have contributed to it.
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Addiction is complex and it can be difficult to stop altogether, so aftercare support is often essential to ensure permanent recovery.
It can be difficult to re-enter life after suffering from addiction, even once you’ve received the tools to help you.
Many resources are available to support both people who have completed a treatment programme and those who have not:
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