The decision to go to rehab comes with many micro-decisions: when will you go, what type of treatment will you get, which location is the most appropriate?
Perhaps you’ve never leant into that last question. Many of our clients have always assumed they’d recover close to home, unaware of the varied options that are open to them around the world.
Today, we’re inviting you to explore the possibility of starting your recovery at drug and alcohol rehab in Tenerife. A relaxing, private environment might be just what you need, and the added bonus? It’s half as expensive!
Please get in touch with us on 0800 140 4690 to find out more.
In Tenerife, there are a wide range of treatment centres available for people recovering from addiction. None are made equal, which is why it’s so important to consider your personal needs before deciding which centre is right for you.
At Rehab 4 Addiction, our treatment partner is Revelia Recovery Center, an evidence-based yet holistic rehab facility situated on the north coast of Tenerife, in Punta Prieta.
With just eight rooms available, each patient receives plenty of 1:1 care, whilst still integrating into the community of inpatient rehab.
Revelia understands the need for layered care. One day, a patient could be learning how to set boundaries and apply cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, and the next day, they could be practising mindfulness by the Atlantic ocean, and engaging in creative workshops.
The first step is to contact Rehab4Addiction. Our team will meet you where you are. If that looks like a hesitant interest, we’ll introduce you to your options and get to know you more.
If it’s a strong desire to get treatment at Revelia, we’ll explain how our referral process works.
When we’ve got your consent, we’ll reach out to Revelia. If they’ve got availability, we’ll organise the admissions process for you, and you’ll be starting treatment in no time!
With Rehab 4 Addiction, you can start your recovery in many different parts of the world. So, why choose Tenerife?
We answer this question below:
Drug and alcohol rehab in Tenerife is much more budget-friendly. This may allow you to choose a more intensive form of recovery, with lower relapse rates.
For example, if a 28-day recovery programme is too expensive for you right now, you may be able to access this by enrolling on this type of programme with Revelia.
We’ll discuss specific costs later in this page, so please keep reading to get a direct comparison of UK vs Tenerife rehab costs.
Tenerife is known for its beautiful beaches and consistently warm climate.
While recovery is no holiday, you can still enjoy a more calming environment when you’re waking up to sunny Punta Prieta, enjoying the glorious coastal views, and joining in with healing outdoor activities.
If you currently live in the UK, it can be tricky to keep your rehab experience anonymous or private, which is important for some patients.
Going to Tenerife can give you some distance from your home life, and make your recovery experience much more private.
Languages can be a worry for many people, but Revelia boasts English-speaking teams!
From doctors to therapists, all staff have strong English language skills to help guide you through your recovery journey and beyond.
The treatment programme at Revelia looks similar to the average UK programme: detox, therapy, then aftercare.
Within this journey there will also be plenty of education, leisure time, workshops and training aimed at promoting sobriety, teaching relapse prevention techniques, and encouraging self-improvement across many areas of life.
The standard initial treatment at rehab in Tenerife is detox.
Using the tapering method, medical staff will help patients gradually withdraw from the drug they are addicted to and cope with any withdrawal symptoms that arise.
Certain detoxes are more dangerous than others, depending on the type of drug involved, the severity of the addiction, and various other factors.
However, it’s always safer to detox in a clinical environment, where medical experts and addiction experts can ensure your wellbeing is monitored at all times.
After the detox in Tenerife, many patients begin to unpack their addiction through various therapies. It’s a crucial stage of recovery, as it involves psychological healing, rather than just physical.
Patients will be taught about cravings, triggers, emotional regulation, and other experiences that can affect their sobriety. Education is only the first step, as they will go on to learn important coping mechanisms to maintain long-term sobriety.
Support isn’t confined to your treatment centre, even if you recover abroad.
During your time at drug and alcohol rehab in Tenerife, there will be a focus on preparing you for life after rehab, so that it doesn’t come as a huge shock to you.
A relapse prevention plan will be produced for you, which includes recommendations for long-term recovery and useful resources. With Revelia, you even get follow-up counselling.
Rehab in Tenerife treats many different dependence and addiction types.
The most commonly treated are substance addictions, including:
Behavioural addictions can also be treated at inpatient rehab in Tenerife. This includes:
Whilst this type of rehab isn’t designed to primarily treat mental health disorders, plenty of patients will be dual diagnosis, meaning they do battle a mental health condition as well as addiction.
Because of this, mental health awareness is heavily integrated into recovery programmes in Tenerife.
The treatment models offered in Tenerife are varied. However, Revelia guarantees treatment that is:
Revelia is inspired by the Minnesota model (also known as the abstinence model). They advocate for total sobriety, rather than reducing the risks of drug use.
Evidence-based treatment is at the heart of drug and alcohol rehab in Tenerife. You will benefit from successful therapeutic methods that are backed by academic research.
At Revelia, this will include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is a highly effective way to link your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and start to make healthy changes to the way you’re currently operating.
As well as evidence-based therapies, you will be introduced to holistic therapies, which come with their own unique benefits.
You may explore: yoga, beach walks, hiking, gym workouts, mindfulness, and creative workshops.
No one responds to addiction treatment in the same way, so Revelia offers individualised treatment programs to boost each patient’s chances of long-term recovery.
To a certain extent, you can control how much rehab in Tenerife will cost, by deciding what you need out of rehab, and what you may be willing to sacrifice in order to stay within your budget.
Recovering in Tenerife is already a cost-effective move, as you can access care of the same quality for a lower price.
Our clients have made savings of around 50% just by making the decision to begin treatment with Revelia, instead of in the UK.
When you are referred to Revelia by Rehab4Addiction, you can expect to pay around €4900 for a 28-day programme in a shared room, or €6900 if you opt for a single occupancy room. 15-day detox programmes cost €2800.
Inpatient rehab is a very social environment in many ways, but there is also plenty of space for personal downtime, reflection, and rest.
Through group activities, patients can ease into their temporary home, find comfort in shared experiences, and support one another through the challenges of recovery.
This happens through structured and unstructured activities, including:
For the more introverted among us, don’t worry, rehab also offers a chance to wind down and take some time to yourself. Each day involves some free time for you to do as you wish, so you can either spend this time socialising or enjoying individual activities, whether it’s reading, sleeping, journaling, or exercising.
That said, don’t discount your need for socialising entirely. We tend to believe that introverts are much happier with limited social time, but that’s not always the case.
Even if introverts are energised by alone time, connection with others is still vital for stable mental health. Research has concluded that, during the COVID19 pandemic, introverts reported more symptoms of entrapment, anxiety, depression, and loneliness than non-introverts (1).
Most of us chirp up when the sun’s out, but is a warm climate enough to genuinely impact someone’s recovery experience?
It is, and here’s why:
Being exposed to warm weather reduces stress, which makes it much easier to handle the challenges of recovery. It can also feel highly motivating to tackle addiction treatment in a sunny environment, where you may feel more energised and content.
Warmer weather allows for more time spent outdoors, whether it’s relaxing in the sun, going on mindfulness walks, or taking part in fun outdoor activities.
In Tenerife, there’s no shortage of green space, and exposure to green space has been linked to increased positive emotions and decreased anxiety and rumination (2).
When we’re spending time out in warm weather, we’re benefitting from:
Our confidential guidance helps you decide where to recover from addiction, whether it’s Tenerife, the UK, or elsewhere.
If your mind’s already made up, we’re ready to kickstart the admin!
Get in touch with us on 0800 140 4690 to connect with a member of our team.
Below, we outline some frequently asked questions around the alcohol process in Tenerife:
Smaller centres feel more private and intimate, which can make patients feel at-home much faster, and spark stronger therapeutic relationships. It’s also easier for each patient to get personalised attention, which is one of the most important elements of rehab recovery.
We recommend staying in Tenerife rehab for a 28-day programme.
It’s enough time for you to get sober, learn a range of coping mechanisms, and come back to the UK with an effective aftercare plan.
Yes, you can absolutely attend rehab if you are a polysubstance drug user.
Lots of patients have been in your position, and have successfully completed drug and alcohol rehab in Tenerife through a tailored polysubstance detox and individualised therapy programme.
Yes, you can go to rehab in Tenerife if you don’t speak Spanish. As long as you speak English, you will be able to communicate well with rehab staff and patients at Revelia.
If you aren’t a fan of hot weather, don’t immediately rule out Revelia Recovery Centre, as the weather may not be as warm as you fear.
Punta Prieta does get hot in the summer, reaching average daytime highs of 28°C, but the yearly climate is spring-like, with average daytime highs dropping to 21°C in the winter.
Revelia is also located right by the sea, and boasts a beautiful pool for patients who are in need of a refreshing dip.
[1] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8801242/
[2] https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/time-spent-in-nature-can-boost-physical-and-mental-well-being/
