Drug & alcohol abuse causes huge problems all over the UK. Sadly, Essex knows this better than most other counties, with some very worrying statistics emerging in recent years.
According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were 7,261 drug offences recorded by Essex police in 2020/21 – the equivalent of 20 a day.
The same set of figures revealed that Essex saw 346 drug poisoning deaths recorded between 2018 and 2020, the highest of any 3-year period for 17 years.
It is clear that drug & alcohol abuse amounts to a massive public health issue which requires urgent action. On an individual level, the best thing to do for anyone with an addiction is to go to rehab.
Rehab 4 Addiction can help you to get the best possible treatment at an industry-leading private drug & alcohol rehab in Southend.
Please reach out in confidence to one of our team to start the conversation, or if you are not ready yet, you can familiarise yourself with the process below.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
Rehab can be transformative, but in order for that change to happen, the person must first admit that they have a problem which needs to be dealt with.
People can stay in denial about their drug or alcohol addiction for years, even a whole lifetime. This is why intervention from loved ones can often be a necessary step.
If this is something that you’re trying to broach with a person you care about, but you are not sure where to start, we can help you by providing free advice and assistance over the phone.
We can provide information on how to go about securing the services of an intervention counsellor, as well as give you an overview of alternative methods such as CRAFT intervention.
If you are concerned about the drinking or drug use of someone you know, call us freely and confidentially on 0800 140 4690 for advice.
Everyone has a different tolerance level to alcohol and other illicit substances, so it is not possible to quantify exactly what level of intake qualifies as an addiction.
Instead, this should be judged by the effect that drinking or taking drugs has had on the person’s life – specifically, their relationships, their career, their finances, their state of mind, and their overall health.
If any of the above have been noticeably impacted by your drinking or using, it is likely that you have formed a problematic relationship with alcohol or drugs.
There are tests that you can do for free online, such as the CAGE questionnaire, which can help to give you a more objective understanding of how problematic your drinking is.
We can also explore this with you in more detail during our phone conversation – the more information we have from you, the more clarity and guidance we can provide.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
We cannot give you an exact price for your rehab treatment upfront, as it will depend on a few different factors such as type of treatment and length of stay.
However, for a rough guide, the average daily cost of treatment across all private rehab clinics is £495, although some clinics cost much less than that.
Once we have a better idea of your exact situation and requirements, we will be much better placed to give you a more accurate cost estimate.
Yes, it can be – there are a number of healthcare insurance providers with policies that include drug & alcohol rehab within their remit.
However, you may still be liable to pay an excess on your policy, and there may be caveats to having your claim approved – for example, you may have to disclose your substance abuse problem to your employer.
We can provide more clarity about this over the phone, but you will eventually have to contact your insurance provider directly for questions about the specifics of your policy.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
Yes, you can theoretically get a place at rehab for free through public funding – however, this funding is ring-fenced, and will be administered through your local council, not the NHS.
You will also need to seek assistance from a statutory body such as the Westminster Drug Project or Change Grow Live before you can apply for funding – search these organisations online for more information.
Funding applications usually take weeks or months to process, and more often than not they result in rejection, as there are only a certain number of rehab places which are prioritised by need.
Although private rehab is costly, going private means that you bypass all of these bureaucratic restrictions and can begin your treatment straight away.
Drug & alcohol rehab in Southend will normally last between 28 days and a month. This includes detox wherever it is needed – this usually takes between 7 and 10 days.
Detox is only necessary for those recovering from heroin, heavy alcohol abuse, prescription opiates, or benzodiazepines. Other drugs like ecstasy and speed do not require a medical detox.
If you do need a detox, you can have a standalone detox, which is more affordable than a full treatment package, but only includes detox and not therapy.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
As we mentioned in another section above, it is possible to get public rehab treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction, but places are limited and demand is very high.
However, you should be assured that if you do manage to get a public rehab spot, the facility will be held to a high standard by regulatory bodies, just as with private rehab.
The main differences are that with private rehab you can have much more control over which clinic you go to and the type of care that you receive, as well as being able to begin treatment as soon as you have made the financial arrangements to do so.
One of the most asked questions we get is whether it is possible to attend drug & alcohol rehab in Southend as an outpatient, staying home in the evenings and thereby cutting down on treatment costs.
It is sometimes possible to do this, but only if you fall within certain parameters – more specifically, if you do not require a detox, and you live within a short travelling distance of the rehab clinic.
If you drink in excess of 30 units per day, or you need to detox from heroin, prescription opiates, or benzodiazepines, outpatient treatment would not be viable for you.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
Alcohol abuse causes an immense amount of societal and individual harm all year round, causing a great amount of strain on public health services and local communities.
Heavy drinkers who have become physically dependent on alcohol will need to go through a programme of detox and medication as part of their rehab treatment.
This is because alcohol withdrawal presents a number of nasty symptoms which are potentially deadly if not managed in a professional setting.
Detox from alcohol is usually facilitated with a medication called Librium, which helps to manage the physiological and psychological symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
If you are struggling with alcoholism, rehab is always the safest option. Please call us on 0800 140 4690 to discuss your needs with one of our friendly team members.
One of the most affordable treatment options available for struggling alcoholics is a home alcohol detox, which avoids the accommodation costs usually associated with rehab care.
This is only an option for those with a less severe drinking habit – less than 25 units of alcohol per day, roughly speaking.
Home alcohol detox is carried out through a Librium medication programme, just as it would be at a residential inpatient rehab.
The key difference is that you will not be monitored as you go through the detox and will have to follow the instructions yourself.
We can discuss whether you might be a suitable candidate for home alcohol detox as part of your free consultation.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
Cocaine abuse is so commonplace in the UK that traces of the drug can likely be found in nearly every bar and nightclub in the country.
In the short term, the drug involves a sense of euphoria, intense spells of energy, a lowering of inhibitions, and a strong urge to socialise with others.
However, the cocaine high is very short-lived, leading users to take the drug repeatedly over the course of hours in order to sustain their high.
Given that cocaine is often worth more than its weight in gold, this makes it an incredibly expensive and potentially destructive drug in terms of lifestyle, not to mention the countless health risks.
If you have developed a cocaine addiction, now is the time to seek help. Call Rehab 4 Addiction on 0800 140 4690 to start your consultation and book your place at cocaine rehab.
Although the subject is taboo and not often talked about, it is likely that someone you know personally has been affected by heroin addiction, directly or indirectly.
Heroin is a notoriously dangerous drug, with a high chance of overdose and an even higher instance of other health complications such as hypertension, neurological issues, and collapsed veins.
Heroin is also incredibly difficult to get clean from, due to the intensely uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms involved. This should never be faced alone, which is why it is always best to withdraw under medical supervision.
A safe and supervised heroin detox is available at drug & alcohol rehab in Southend, along with assistive medication and an intensive programme of therapies.
If you are struggling with heroin addiction, call us on 0800 140 4690 to book your place at heroin rehab through Rehab 4 Addiction. It is not too late to turn your life around.
Although it is true that it is not possible to die as a direct result of its use, cannabis should not be thought of as a ‘lesser’ or ‘harmless’ drug.
Cannabis abuse is a very real problem in the UK, with many people not going a day without using the drug. As would be the case with any other drug, this kind of use is indicative of addiction.
Smoking cannabis can aggravate existing mental health issues, as well as making it more likely that new ones will present themselves. This includes depression, anxiety, OCD, and schizophrenia.
Cannabis rehab is a viable option for anyone who feels that cannabis has taken over their life. There is no need for detox, but you will be able to get the help that you need.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
There is not one singular therapy that treats addiction – it is a collective process, consisting of a number of different disciplines.
Below we have given a brief description of some of the types of therapy that may be on your treatment schedule at drug & alcohol rehab in Southend.
Although availability may vary slightly by location, it is likely that your programme will feature at least some of the treatments below.
It is all too easy for negative and/or unhelpful thought patterns to develop over time, particularly if a person is living with a mental health condition.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is very good at disrupting these thoughts and replacing them with new ways of thinking which may be more conducive to a positive mindset and lifestyle.
CBT has a range of different uses. In recent years, it has become increasingly common for it to be utilised as part of addiction treatment.
Dialectal behavioural therapy (DBT) can be a great therapeutic tool for treating the unpleasant symptoms of personality disorders, such as suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and other forms of self-sabotage.
Personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder (also known as EUPD) are much more common among substance-addicted persons than in the general population.
This makes it all the more important to diagnose these issues and get the right treatment in place while starting your recovery journey at rehab.
Brief interventions are short-term interventions that are used to address a number of different problematic behaviours, from overeating to smoking to a lack of exercise.
In the context of alcohol and drug addiction treatment, brief interventions are used to help the person negotiate the next short period of time without damaging their progress.
This might be something as simple as providing them with a number for a helpline or reminding them of the progress that they have made so far when they are having cravings.
The aim is to reduce the short-term risk of potential harm that the person may cause to themselves or others around them.
Addiction can lead to people living in a miserable cycle of using and enabling their next hit. This can consume the person’s life, which means that they are not having new or positive experiences.
Holistic therapy can be a welcome change to that pattern, providing new ways of expressing oneself in a safe environment.
This could be anything from art and music therapy to equine therapy and reiki, as well as mindful activities like gardening.
If you keep an open mind and are willing to embrace new experiences, you may find holistic therapy a very enjoyable part of drug & alcohol rehab in Southend.
Group therapy brings together a number of different people with their own experiences of addiction and their own perspectives on recovery.
Hearing from others, as well as being able to share your own story and thoughts with them, can be a very healing experience.
It can take some people a while to adjust to the idea of group therapy, as it can be a daunting prospect for people who are not used to sharing their feelings with others.
However, as the weeks in rehab go on, most people find that being part of this small community is very beneficial to their wellbeing. This is why group therapy is almost universally part of rehab treatment.
Individual therapy is part of the programme at drug & alcohol rehab in Southend, whichever clinic you end up going to.
As well as group therapy, being at rehab will give you the chance to form a trusting relationship with a mental health professional on a one-to-one basis.
This will mean that you are able to work through your various issues at your own pace in private and under strict confidentiality.
Working through your trauma and getting things off your chest may be uncomfortable at first, but it can be incredibly cathartic and healing in the long run.
Addiction often puts a strain on a person’s relationships, with the people closest to them usually getting the brunt of it.
On the extreme end of the spectrum, this can include the addicted person stealing from or lying to family members in order to sustain their habit.
A great way of remedying this is through collective healing offered by family therapy. This is available for most people at rehab, and usually includes family members coming into the clinic for sessions with you and a professional.
This is not a mandatory part of rehab, but it can be transformative for those who wish to better their relationships with their family during their recovery.
Living in active addiction can impair a person’s judgement in many ways, not least in terms of our interpersonal relationships.
People who are addicted to drugs or alcohol will often form unhealthy bonds with others, whether in a romantic sense or with their friends.
This can be for the sake of enabling their addiction or for the sake of their own survival, neither of which is a healthy place to be.
Co-dependency treatment can help you to improve your relationships, making them healthier and enabling you to set social boundaries for the sake of your own wellbeing.
For anyone who puts value on being part of the 12-step programme, which is a high percentage of rehab attendees, it is important to be able to incorporate that into their therapy.
Please rest assured that you will be able to do this at rehab through Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy (TSF). Those who do not want to abide by the programme will not have to – it is optional.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
Anyone who has suffered from a debilitating mental illness such as depression, anxiety, or OCD, will know just how debilitating and life-limiting that can be.
This is especially true when those issues are combined with substance addiction, with each of those issues making the other more difficult to manage.
Most people who have these conditions are undiagnosed, which obviously makes the problem much harder to handle. This is why dual diagnosis at rehab is so crucial.
At drug & alcohol rehab in Southend, the mental health professionals on-site can help you to identify any mental health issues that you might have and put together a plan of action for treating them.
This may include therapy, medication, or both. The end result is that dual diagnosis makes your addiction much easier to manage effectively.
As you come to the final days of your time at rehab, you will look back and realise that you have a come a long way. Still, it is important to be mindful of the next stage – transitioning back into the outside world.
The staff who will be helping you at rehab are mindful of the fact that leaving the controlled environment of rehab will be a big challenge for you.
With that in mind, they can help you to put a relapse prevention plan in place, giving you the best possible start in your new life by setting attainable goals.
This involves being mindful of your triggers and minimising the potential for harm by pledging to stay away from places like bars or clubs.
They will also likely suggest that you attend a regular group meeting, such as AA or SMART, or seek regular appointments with a therapist on an individual basis.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
Your relationship with your rehab clinic does not end on the day that you leave – at least not if you don’t want it to.
Through Rehab 4 Addiction, you have the option of a year-long aftercare package included as part of your upfront treatment cost.
This allows you to go back to the clinic periodically for catch-up meetings and share your progress with people who you already have a relationship with.
You should also be aware of the many free resources available within your own community once you leave – we have listed a few of these below.
Both of these organisations operate within a 12-step framework, which has been in place since 1938, a few years after Alcoholics Anonymous was founded.
Some people like the 12-step model as it provides structure and clarity to their recovery. Others prefer alternative organisations because of the spiritual element of AA and NA.
It is your choice, but if you want to go with Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or other specialist groups like Cocaine Anonymous, many of them have regular meetings in Southend and the surrounding boroughs.
Search ’12 step meetings Southend’ to find out where your nearest meetings are. You are allowed to attend both groups simultaneously if you think it would be helpful.
If you are not entirely comfortable with the spiritual aspect of the 12-step programme, or other aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous, there is a viable alternative in SMART Recovery.
SMART, (which stands for Self-Management And Recovery Training) provides a streamlined recovery programme that is evidence-based and straightforward.
The 4 points of focus on the SMART programme are ‘building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and living a balanced life.
The organisation has been operating worldwide since 1994 and has helped millions of people since then. Find out more about SMART on their official UK website and see what they have available near you.
Living with a loved one in addiction is tough, and it’s good to have someone to share these challenges with who understands what you’re going through.
This is the premise of Al-Anon, an adjacent organisation of Alcoholics Anonymous that is focused on providing support to the family members and partners of alcoholics.
In the Al-Anon format, you can share your thoughts and experiences without having to worry about upsetting the addicted person or the potential of triggering them into relapse.
You can find out much more about Al-Anon, including where your nearest regular meeting is held, on their official website.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
A lot of work will have gone intro your recovery at rehab, but it is still vitally important to be proactive in your own recovery once you have left the clinic.
Part of this involves making your GP aware of your condition and checking in with them from time to time to see what drug and alcohol recovery resources they have available.
One of the things that they might be able to arrange is for you to be looked after by the local addiction outreach team of social workers.
The team may be able to provide you with support and guidance to manage your addiction issues. Book an appointment at your local surgery and see what they have available.
To begin your recovery journey today, call our 24-Hour Helpline: 0800 140 4690
Living in active addiction is a horrible experience, but help is just a phone call away. Rehab 4 Addiction can use our expertise and experience to find the best rehab for you.
Call us on 0800 140 4690 from the UK, or +44 345 222 3508 from overseas. Alternatively, you can get in touch via the contact form on this website.
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