Drug & alcohol addiction affects millions of people around the UK, either directly or as a result of being close to someone in addiction. It can greatly damage a person’s physical and mental health, as well as their relationships, their career prospects, and their self-esteem.
Unfortunately, addiction is a condition that can get exponentially worse over time. This is why it is important to get professional help with addiction as soon as possible.
The best course of action for anyone living with drug or alcohol addiction is to go to rehab. It is consistently proven to be the most effective method of treating addiction, thanks to the cohesive and thorough care plan available.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, we provide referrals to private rehab clinics around the country, including here in Sheldon and the greater Birmingham area. We also provide free advice for anyone who needs help, or is concerned about a loved one who is in addiction.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
Rehab 4 Addiction has been providing rehab referrals since 2012, during which time we have helped thousands of people to get into long-term recovery. We have an in-depth knowledge of the private rehab industry and can make sure you are referred to a facility that suits your needs.
Call us for free to get through to one of our team, who can start your referral assessment whenever you are ready. In the meantime, please read through the sections below for more information about what to expect from a stay at a residential rehab.
Drug & alcohol addiction is complex, and it usually takes a lot of time and effort to get to the root of the problem. Getting from active addiction to recovery involves detox, therapy, behaviour modification, education, and proper planning.
At rehab, you can do all of these things within the same secure environment, while also having the convenience of quality accommodation and on-site amenities.
Going to private rehab is a considerable investment of both time and money, but it offers a huge amount in return. If you were to attempt to arrange all of the various treatments outside of a rehab environment, it would likely be a lot more costly and a lot more time-consuming.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
The rehab clinics that we refer to are able to treat all types of drug and alcohol addiction – everything from cannabis and cocaine to heroin and barbiturates.
Residential rehab provides the best environment for treating addiction to these substances and putting people in the best place to achieve long-term recovery and sobriety.
It is also worth pointing out that, despite some common misconceptions, drug & alcohol rehab is not just for people with extreme addictions. Anyone who has developed an addiction can benefit greatly from going to rehab.
It is obvious that going to rehab involves stopping drinking drugs or alcohol. However, there are a lot of people who are unsure about detox, and what exactly is involved.
To put it simply, detox is the process of cleansing your body of your drug of choice, so that you can be sober when you start the rest of your treatment.
It is a process that varies quite a lot depending on what drugs you have abused, for what length of time, and to what extent.
For example, alcohol detox usually involves the use of a medication called Librium, which is a sedative that is used to lessen the physical symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal.
Medications are also commonly used when withdrawing from opiates such as heroin, and benzodiazepines such as diazepam.
Other drugs, like cocaine or ecstasy, are not usually associated with severe physical symptoms from detox – however, withdrawal from these drugs can be psychologically very difficult, which is why they will need to be managed.
Whatever drugs you have been using, you will be able to detox safely at rehab, with the guidance and supervision of medical professionals.
It is important to do it this way, rather than attempting to go it alone. Going cold turkey is very dangerous, especially when withdrawing from alcohol, opiates, or prescription drugs.
The best thing to do is leave it to professionals who will prioritise your safety.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
Getting clean and sober through detox is a great start to your recovery journey and a great achievement for anyone. However, the purpose of rehab is to get to the bottom of the problem by exploring the underlying issues that might have driven you to addiction in the first place.
To help you with this, you will have care from highly-qualified and specialised mental health practitioners on-site at rehab. They will be able to put together a comprehensive therapy plan for you.
This therapy schedule will be put together with your treatment in mind and will feature things like counselling, CBT, DBT, contingency management, motivational interviewing, and group therapy. This will help you to explore and address your issues in a safe and constructive way.
There will also be time allocated for complementary activities for the good of your well-being. This might include physical exercise, yoga, meditation, gardening, or others.
This is about giving you a healthy focus away from your therapies and providing you with mindful, enjoyable activities.
The last few days of your time at rehab will be dedicated to planning for the future. It will be a big adjustment to go back into the world, just as it was a big adjustment coming into rehab.
This is why you will be encouraged to come up with a relapse prevention plan before you leave.
This might involve committing to things like group therapy meetings, as well as reassessing your social circles. It is about putting your own recovery and well-being above anything else and ensuring that you are in the best possible position to achieve long-term recovery.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
We hope you now have a better understanding of what happens at rehab, and how we can help you to get treatment at a rehab near you. If you would like more information, please call us on 0800 140 4690.
All calls are free from a UK landline. If you are calling from overseas, please call +44 345 222 3508 instead.
Our team are waiting to speak to you and would love to help you to get into a quality drug & alcohol rehab in Sheldon. Call us today – it may be the best decision you ever make.
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