Discover Effective Drug and Alcohol Rehabs in Twickenham

When people think of somebody addicted to alcohol or drugs, they can think of stereotypical characters that the media has shown as substance abusers.

Yet in reality, many people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol don’t fall into these stereotypes at all.

It is quite possible and even likely that people suffering from such addictions lead a normal life on the surface of things and have become highly adept at hiding their addiction from anyone who is not specifically looking for a problem.

Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Twickenham

It’s useful to think about what your options are if you have an alcohol or drug addiction because going “cold turkey” or trying to quit alone is unrealistic.

Addiction is a disease that needs treatment.

Alcoholic liver disease has been rising in Richmond. As a district in the borough, this includes people in Twickenham.[1] The total number of drugs crime in Twickenham is 1.8k.[2]

Whether you or someone you know needs support, it’s useful to be aware of rehab services in the area.

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Who is at Risk of Addiction?

Environmental factors including mental health problems, trauma and stress have been shown to make a person more likely to have substance use problems.

Research by Kent C Berridge focused on the physical factors, and found that addictive drugs stimulate our dopamine system so much that this leaves us with long-term cravings.

Eric J. Nestler’s research shows that brain dysregulation may lead to psychiatric illnesses and addiction.

Interventions you can use at home before rehab

Maybe you have a family member who has an addiction. This can be extremely challenging.

As much as you love your person, addiction changes how they act and this at times can be very hurtful.

Not only do their behaviours impact the household, but it’s also increasingly difficult to witness their mental and physical health deteriorate.

There are a couple of interventions you can adopt at home. Firstly, you can ask a professional, such as a doctor or drug and alcohol worker to stage an intervention meeting with you and another family member.

Together, you approach your loved one and explain how serious the situation has got. You might outline examples, doing so in a non-judgmental way.

With the help of the professional, you’d then discuss rehabilitation options as the next step.

Another way you can support your loved one is through the CRAFT intervention. This focuses on improving relationships throughout the family.

You’ll be given tips on how to communicate better and how to notice and highlight the positive behaviours of your loved one.

You’re also guided on how to look after yourself. This approach is effective at subtly encouraging addicted people to rehab.

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Questions that reveal you have an addiction…

There are some questions that if you answer “yes” to, clarifies that you have developed an addiction.

At this point, it would be a good decision to start making enquiries about rehab clinics in the Twickenham area and places nearby.

The questions are:

• Do you ever feel guilty about drinking or taking drugs?
• Has cutting down on the amount you drink or use ever crossed your mind?
• Do you feel like alcohol or drugs are needed to face the day?
• Are people close to you worried about your substance use?

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How much rehab costs in Twickenham

Entering a private rehab in Twickenham costs money. This will cover the treatments you receive, the staff and resources required, and your food and accommodation.

There is a range of options you can choose from affordable to more expensive.

Some rehab clinics come in at around £10,000 a week. This would be aimed at the rich and/or famous. More affordable clinics come in at around £1,000 a week.

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Can you pay for rehab through health insurance?

For those who have private health insurance, it’s sometimes possible to pay for a residential rehab stay through it.

Check your policy documents to see whether addiction treatment is covered.

Bear in mind that if you claim, your future premiums are probably going to increase.

Also, if your employer provides your health insurance, then there’s usually a caveat that you inform them that you’re claiming and what for.

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Is there rehab funding through the NHS?

There is indeed a pot of money provided by the government that funds some placements at private clinics.

To access this you must meet the following criteria:

• Be actively involved with local council-funded drug and alcohol services. This means going to the clinic regularly and taking part in any advised groups and support.
• Be demonstrably committed to recovery and healing.
• Be on a low income or claim benefits.

If you’re eligible you can apply to the local council for funding. At this point, your application would be read alongside others as many people seek these placements and it’s up to the staff at the council to decide who is granted the funding.

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The best length of time to stay at rehab…

You want to stay at a drug and alcohol rehab in Twickenham for enough time that it makes a difference to your understanding of yourself, the addiction, and to your habits.

Although some people might only stay for a ten-day detox, it’s recommended that you should stay longer where possible.

Usually, people stay at rehab for around 28 days. This gives you the space to learn and process and begin the healing journey comfortably.

Some residents will stay another couple of weeks if they feel they need more input (i.e. in the case of really severe addiction or where negative mental health is particularly apparent).

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Rehab options; NHS and private clinics

In the UK, there are two main ways of approach approaching both the NHS and private sectors offer provision.

The NHS clinic is based centrally and whoever you are, you’re welcome to join the service if you’re struggling with substance misuse.

The clinics are quite relaxed. There’s a weekly schedule of 12-step SMART, and creative groups you can get involved with. Some service users also get counselling support.

The private sector operates through the provision of rehab clinics. These are aimed at people who want to become sober.

Rehab clinics provide treatment packages tailored to individual needs and each day is concentrated on activities to promote healing and positive well-being.

Staff are around night and day and offer specialist therapies, a detox programme and holistic activities.

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Inpatient and outpatient services – which will suit you?

Inpatient services are rehab clinics where you enter the clinic and stay for several weeks to benefit from a programme that will support you to become sober.

These are aimed at people who have moderate to severe addictions.

Outpatient services are what the NHS provide, some private clinics also have an outpatient service for people who have previously been treated as inpatients.

As an outpatient, you live at home but go to the clinic for a particular activity or treatment. This approach is more suited to people with mild substance misuse issues or those requiring lighter support.

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Alcohol detox and rehab in Twickenham

You can enter a private rehab in Twickenham for alcohol addiction. Doing so offers you the safest way to detox and learn the techniques needed to remain abstinent.

Long-term alcohol use increases the risk of illnesses and diseases, including cancer, it impairs mental health and can lead to alcohol-induced dementia.

Withdrawal symptoms can be especially uncomfortable:

• Profuse sweating.
• Delirium tremens.
• Confusion and mood swings.
• Sickness and diarrhoea.

Private services mean you have a doctor oversee your withdrawal period, turning it into a medically assisted detox.

This includes a tapered prescription of a medication known as Librium that will ease the withdrawal process.

With the rest of the staffing team, you’ll start focusing on what in your life is motivating you to drink.

Together, you’ll identify techniques you find helpful that manage cravings and provide you with a space of alcohol-free tranquillity.

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Rehab for cannabis in Twickenham

Although it might seem a surprise, it’s possible to go to a drug and alcohol rehab in Twickenham to be treated for cannabis addiction.

While many users start the drug thinking it’s not that strong, some strains are particularly effective and take a toll on your mind.

Those with predisposed mental health conditions are even more likely to be susceptible to cannabis side effects.

Ongoing cannabis use can lead to:

• Anxiety and paranoia
• Hallucinations and psychosis
• Low mood and motivation
• Poor memory
• Increased risk of lung illnesses

At rehab, some therapies aim to change your neural pathways.

What this means is that the neural pathways that currently exist will be triggered by something (i.e. seeing a particular friend) and lead you to think about cannabis, wanting it, getting it, and then smoking or taking it.

In therapy, you’ll work on identifying your triggers and then reframing the thoughts that come afterwards to change the behaviour that follows.

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Rehab for cocaine in Twickenham

Going to rehab to receive treatment for your cocaine habits offers the most suitable way to discover and practise new skills that will support you to become sober.

Cocaine and crack take a real toll on the mind and body. They do, of course, introduce toxins to the body.

The liver struggles to expel these toxins, especially when people are using them regularly.

Toxin build-up puts the body under strain and this is on top of the stress that cocaine and crack put on the heart and central nervous system.

How health is affected by cocaine and crack cocaine:

• Brittle teeth and gum disease
• Nose cartilage is damaged (i.e. people can develop “holes” or have the bridge collapse)
• Mental health is affected (i.e. depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts)
• The immune system is impaired
• Skin sores
• More colds and flu
• Heart and lung diseases

The treatment programme you receive will offer therapies that support psychological healing, social health, and personality traits.

The emotional and mental work you do will improve your self-confidence and self-esteem.

You’ll learn of resources you already have that can support your healing, as well as learn from peers and staff how to develop positively.

With each day that passes you’ll repeat healthy thoughts and behaviours and they’ll become easier to maintain as time goes on.

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Rehab for heroin in Twickenham

In Twickenham, you can go to a private rehab clinic to be treated for heroin addiction.

This is a substance addiction that professionals commonly associate with pain, whether it is emotional or physical. Being an opiate, heroin is a pain reliever.

It’s also dangerous because it slows down the automatic systems in the body. Breathing and heartbeat slow down so much that they can stop resulting in a fatal overdose.

Long-term use reduces the white matter in your brain making cognitive processing more difficult so you might find healthy decision-making more difficult.

Rehab treatment needs to address the dependency that will have developed through a detox.

This will last up to ten days and include a tapered Subutex prescription which is the medication that eases the withdrawal symptoms. A doctor will monitor your vitals to keep you safe.

After detox, you’ll move on to therapies and activities that will support you around emotional awareness and development.

You’ll start to learn how to build resilience. As well as this, you’ll learn practical tools that you can turn to when triggered. You’ll also start to make goals around the future and healthy living.

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Treatments for the mind and body at rehab

While detox is essential for physical healing, you’ll also need treatments that support the mind and body and their connection.

At a drug and alcohol rehab in Twickenham, you’ll participate in various sessions which will support you to become sober through a selection of methods designed to heal all areas.

• Counselling sessions happen often. Trained staff support you to understand the thoughts and feelings that are arising during the rehabilitation process. There’s also a focus on discussing things from the past and future if they feel relevant.
• Motivational interviewing takes place over 1-4 sessions. You’ll share in-depth about your addiction and your feelings about the substance. It’s helpful, to be honest about the reasons you use substances and also to think about who you want to be in the future.
• Brief interventions are short and relaxed conversations where you and a member of staff discuss a particular topic about substances, addiction, or health. These can be useful in revealing new perspectives.
• Cognitive behavioural therapy is one of the main therapies used in addiction treatment because research shows it to be so effective. This is the environment where you learn just how much your cognitive processes (what’s happening in the brain) affect your habits. Therapists also provide the tools for change.
• Dialectical behavioural therapy is helpful for people in rehab who have emotional difficulties. This therapy provides insights into what has caused this and how to manage emotions effectively.
• Group therapy is where you and the other residents are led by a member of staff to discuss various themes related to addiction or recovery. This space is instrumental in offering ways to find self-forgiveness, develop self-compassion, and healthily challenge yourself to make positive choices.
• Alternative therapies are where you’ll approach recovery by connecting to the mind, body, or emotions in different ways. They provide relaxing and enjoyable moments. You’re likely to find a combination of the following on your programme: art therapy, yoga, equine therapy, tai chi, mindfulness, acupuncture, reiki, and music therapy.

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What a dual diagnosis means for your treatment…

There is a link between mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia with addiction.

Many people turn to alcohol and drugs to try and ease uncomfortable symptoms.

While some people might think substances help, in the long run, they exaggerate mental health conditions because of how they disrupt hormones and brain chemistry.

At rehab in Twickenham, staff are likely to describe you as having a “dual diagnosis” if you have a mental health condition as well.

If this occurs, it just means there will be some adjustments to your treatment programme. This is to allow for additional symptoms that need to be considered.

You might also receive additional support around your mental health condition. Being supported in one area usually has a positive effect on the other down the line although it can sometimes take a little work to see the results.

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Relapse prevention planning at rehab

There will be a few sessions spent at rehab focused on relapse prevention. The plan you build will make up a part of your aftercare programme.

You must think about the parts of your life outside of rehab that can be especially difficult in managing alcohol or drug use.

Your relapse prevention plan will be your go-to guide to help you maintain sobriety. It will include what to do if you relapse, who to call, where to go, and how to return to abstinence quickly.

There will also be a clear outline of steps to take that will help you build a healthy substance-free life.

Finally, your plan will include coping strategies and tools you’ve been practising at rehab to help you manage cravings effectively.

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Other support services in Twickenham

When you leave rehab in Twickenham, you’ll be made aware of the other services in the area you can contact should you require some ongoing support from a more relaxed environment.

• 12 Step groups are really helpful at giving a regular space to drop into every week. This might be Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, or Cocaine Anonymous. These sessions aim to guide you through understanding addiction as a disease. The social connection provides a healthy way to approach recovery as you build a life of more positive influences.
• Council-funded alcohol and drug services offer weekly groups. Sometimes people can access counselling as well. These services are aimed at people with active addiction.
• SMART recovery groups provide a practical way of thinking about and approaching recovery. They break down the goals you have to make each day easier to manage.
• A doctor-guided home detox. This is for people considered “low risk” who need to wean off heroin or alcohol. The doctor prescribes medication and will see you or call every day.
• For those affected by your alcohol or drug use, can access support through Al-Anon and AdFam.

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Getting Support

If you’re ready to battle your drug or alcohol addiction with the help of experts, it’s time to get in touch.

At Rehab 4 Addiction, we help you to access drug or alcohol rehab in Twickenham.

Call us on 0800 140 4690 or contact us through this website.

We’re ready and waiting to help you combat your addiction once and for all.

Locations we serve in London include Wandsworth, Merton, Harrow, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Hounslow, Lambeth, Croydon, Enfield, Ealing, Islington, Havering, Camden, Westminster, Hillingdon, Redbridge, Hackney, Newham, Bromley, Barnet, Chelsea and Kensington, Kingston-Upon-Thames, and Notting Hill.

References

[1] https://www.richmond.gov.uk/media/23000/richmond_jsna_live_well_overview.pdf

[2] https://www.plumplot.co.uk/Twickenham-drugs-crime-statistics.html