If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, Rehab 4 Addiction is here to help you access a drug and alcohol rehab in Taunton that is appropriate for you.
To access support, or to ask any questions you may have, you can contact Rehab 4 Addiction on 0800 140 4690 or request a call back by filling in the form on the website.
Taunton is a town located in Somerset, England, and has an estimated population of 69,570.
According to the Somerset Alcohol Needs Assessment (2021), there were deemed to be 5,202 dependent drinkers.
Alcohol Substance Misuse Statistics found that there were 1,073 adults (15-64) classified as opiate and crack users (OCUs). Alcohol remains the most popular substance, followed by cannabis, cocaine, and heroin. (1)
For more information about drug and alcohol statistics in Somerset, please follow this link.
For those based in Taunton, or the wider Somerset area, and considering seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction, this article will be helpful. It will discuss what treatment is available, how to access it, and what to expect.
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The first step to seeking help is understanding if addiction has occurred.
People that are using a substance might ask questions such as: how do I know if I am addicted? What are the signs of addiction? When should I seek help for substance use?
The signs of addiction can vary from person to person and substance to substance. However, there are some signs of addiction that are more common than others.
Probably the most prominent sign of addiction is experiencing withdrawal.
This will be covered in more detail later, but simply put, this is when the body and brain have become dependent upon a substance and begin to crave it.
Without the substance, people might begin to experience withdrawal symptoms – this could include nausea, vomiting, headaches, shakes (tremors), restlessness, depression, and anxiety.
In addition to withdrawal, some common signs of addiction are changes in personality and behaviours. With regards to the former, this might manifest itself in the person becoming paranoid, irrational, irritable, and experiencing odd mood swings.
Behaviours associated with addiction can vary from a lack of personal hygiene and becoming isolated, to more risk-taking, such as using the substance at work or when driving.
Regardless of the extent of their addiction, if people are abusing a substance they should seek professional help.
A GP, for example, will be able to provide an assessment and help prevent, or treat substance abuse. (2)
If any of these signs and symptoms seem familiar, get help from a drug and alcohol rehab in Taunton by calling out team on 0800 140 4690
Drug and alcohol rehab, or rehabilitation, refers to specialised treatment, often done through a rehab facility.
This can be the treatment for a variety of ailments, such as post-operation rehab, mental health issues, or, in this case, addiction. During drug and alcohol rehab in Taunton, people experience a range of treatments designed to help people with their issues.
For addiction, in most cases, this follows a four-stage process:
Each of these will be covered in more detail below.
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There are many different types of rehab. The two most common, however, are inpatient and outpatient treatment.
Both are similar and provide help with detox, therapy, relapse prevention, and aftercare. However, they differ in important ways that are worth discussing.
The most obvious difference is that inpatient treatment is residential and outpatient treatment is not.
This means that people that opt for an inpatient program will be expected to stay at a facility for the duration of their treatment; this is known as a residential programme.
Conversely, if people choose an outpatient program, they will be expected to attend weekly appointments at a clinic, doctor’s surgery, or local facility, for example (usually 12 to 14 hours per week).
There are several pros and cons to both inpatient and outpatient treatment.
For example, people in inpatient treatment will benefit from 24/7 medical assistance, be removed from their usual environment, and will experience a tailored treatment plan.
This is particularly useful for people that have severe substance dependency.
The downside is that people will have to drop all other engagements and commit to a period of treatment.
This is where outpatient treatment can be beneficial; it can be fitted around people’s other engagements – work or childcare, for example.
The main negative of outpatient treatment is that people are not removed from their usual environment.
This means that during their treatment they might be surrounded by potential triggers and temptations. (3)
For help choosing between inpatient or outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Taunton, talk with our team on 0800 140 4690
A common question regarding drug and alcohol rehab, whether inpatient or outpatient, is: how long does it last?
The duration of rehab will be dependent on several different factors, such as:
Some substances are more difficult to treat than others.
For example, heroin and alcohol are severely addictive and the treatment process, as a result, is often more arduous when compared to substances such as cannabis, for example.
This can result in a longer detox and withdrawal period, and people might need more therapy to help them overcome their addiction.
Other medical conditions are also taken into consideration, such as dual diagnosis – when a person has both mental health issues and addiction – or other co-occurring disorders.
Again, this might require a more specialised treatment program.
There is also, often, a significant difference in duration between inpatient and outpatient treatment.
The former, on average, last between 28 to 90 days, with the latter lasting between 6 months to a year.
It should be noted, however, that these are just general estimates. People are free to choose their treatment duration.
Most drug and alcohol rehabs will offer 7-day, 14-day, 28-day, and 90-day plus treatment programs.
To find out how long your time at a drug and alcohol rehab in Taunton could last, call our team today on 0800 140 4690
On average, in the UK, private drug and alcohol rehab costs between £300 to £500 per day. High-end rehabs can cost upwards of £1000 per day.
For many people, the cost of rehab makes them out of reach. Fortunately, in Taunton, there are many excellent, free addiction treatment services.
An example of this is the Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service (SDAS). (4)
SDAS offers a wide range of free services, including:
For more information about SDAS and the service they offer, please follow this link.
People commonly wonder if the NHS provide drug and alcohol rehab services. The answer to this is both yes and no.
The NHS provides free outpatient treatment, accessed via a GP, but does not own private rehab facilities that provide inpatient treatment.
If inpatient treatment is a must, the NHS can provide funding. This is accessed through the local council.
However, funding from the NHS is hard to come by. The reason for this is that funding is limited and often reserved for specific cases.
People will be expected to meet certain criteria and show that rehab will be effective and that the person will remain sober.
This is often done by attending pre-rehab courses, therapy, and, in some cases, detoxing before entering rehab.
For more information about NHS treatment, people are recommended to speak with GP.
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As previously mentioned, drug and alcohol rehab follows a four-stage process. The first stage is detox.
Detox, or detoxification, is when the brain and body begin to expel the substance.
This often leads to rather unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawal symptoms that people experience will be dependent upon the substance being detoxed.
For example, cannabis withdrawal tends to be less severe than other substances.
Symptoms include headaches, restlessness, a lack of appetite, and fatigue.
Such symptoms usually emerge between several hours to several days after the person stops using and can last for up to one week.
Other substances, such as heroin and alcohol, can have a much more difficult detox and can be potentially life-threatening.
Symptoms of heroin withdrawal might include:
In most cases, heroin withdrawal begins 6 to 12 hours after the person stops using and lasts for up to 7 days.
People are also likely to be given medication to help with the detox process, such as methadone.
Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal might include:
Mild to moderate symptoms will begin to emerge 5 to 10 hours after the person stops drinking, with more serious symptoms potentially emerging after 48 hours.
Mild symptoms should begin to subside after several days.
People are also given sedatives, such as Librium, to help reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Whatever addiciton you may be suffering from, get the help of a drug and alcohol rehab in Taunton by calling us today on0800 140 4690
Throughout rehab, people undergo therapy. The type of therapy offered will depend upon what the treatment program offers.
In Taunton, however, there are several common types of therapy:
Of these, CBT is probably one of the most tried and tested. It has a high success rate and studies have found that is useful for helping people overcome addiction.
The reason for this is that CBT looks at the relationship between thoughts and behaviours.
In the context of addiction, this means looking at how negative thoughts might lead someone to use a substance.
By understanding these thoughts pattern, the nature of the addiction can be uncovered.
In addition, CBT helps people reappraise their thoughts – that is, changing negative thoughts into positive ones.
The outcome, in theory, is that this should be reflected in positive behaviour changes.
DBT, like CBT, looks at patterns of behaviours and seeks to uncover the nature of addiction.
However, unlike CBT, DBT focuses on the relationship between emotions/moods and behaviours.
MI is also popular in rehab. The premise of MI is relatively simple: understanding a person’s motivations and changing them into new, healthy ones.
During MI, people will explore their motivations, such as their motivation to use a substance, and seek to change this.
It is likely that during rehab people will experience some form of group therapy. As the name suggests, this type of therapy involves multiple people – a group.
In this group will be other people that are going through, or have gone through, rehab.
People will be encouraged to share their experiences and struggles.
Finally, most rehabs offer holistic therapy. This is less analytical than the other types of therapy and is more to do with well-being.
By participating in holistic activities – yoga, painting, or gardening, for example – people will be able to do something productive that encourages positive mental health. (5)
To access any of these effective therapies at a drug and alcohol rehab in Taunton, call us today on 0800 140 4690
The final stages of rehab are relapse prevention and aftercare.
Upon finishing treatment, there is always the possibility that someone might start using again. Therefore, most rehab programs will seek to address this.
The first step is to help people create a relapse prevention plan. This is a document – usually written by the patient – that has information regarding why the addiction occurred, types of therapy, potential triggers, and coping mechanisms.
This helps the person remember how far they have come and provides them with useful tools that can be implemented after rehab. (6)
Aftercare is also part of relapse prevention. It involves continued support following rehab.
This can vary, depending upon what the program offers, but usually involves things like continued therapy, 1-to-1 support, and help to access aftercare local services, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and SDAS.
Beat addiction for good with the help of a drug and alcohol rehab in Taunton by calling our team today on 0800 140 4690
Rehab 4 Addiction is an organisation offering counselling and referral services to addicts and their families in Taunton. We work with private clinics offering drug and alcohol treatment programmes on a residential basis. We also advise clients regarding outpatient rehab services.
Contact us today for more advice on 0800 140 4690.
Rehab 4 Addiction officers a range of addiction treatments in Somerset, including Yeovil, Weston Super Mare, Taunton, Glastonbury, and Bath.
(1) http://www.somersetintelligence.org.uk/Alcohol%20Needs%20Assessment%20-%203rd%20Nov%202021.pdf
(2) Alavi, Seyyed Salman, Masoud Ferdosi, Fereshte Jannatifard, Mehdi Eslami, Hamed Alaghemandan, and Mehrdad Setare. “Behavioral addiction versus substance addiction: Correspondence of psychiatric and psychological views.” International journal of preventive medicine 3, no. 4 (2012): 290.
(3) Pettinati, Helen M., Kathleen Meyers, Jacqueline M. Jensen, Frances Kaplan, and Bradley D. Evans. “Inpatient vs outpatient treatment for substance dependence revisited.” Psychiatric Quarterly 64, no. 2 (1993): 173-182.
(4) https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/sdas
(5) Hepner, Kimberly A., Sarah B. Hunter, Susan M. Paddock, Annie J. Zhou, and Katherine E. Watkins. “Training addiction counselors to implement CBT for depression.” Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research 38, no. 4 (2011): 313-323.
(6) Brandon, Thomas H., Jennifer Irvin Vidrine, and Erika B. Litvin. “Relapse and relapse prevention.” Annu. Rev. Clin. Psychol. 3 (2007): 257-284.
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