Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Wigan & Near Wigan

Rehab 4 Addiction is a free helpline to assist you in locating drug and alcohol rehab in Wigan, near Wigan and across Greater Manchester.

Addiction [1] is not a choice. Instead, addiction is a disease that requires medical and therapeutic treatment in order to overcome.

Addiction has affected all corners of the world, and Wigan has not remained untouched in this near-global outbreak.

Thankfully, many suitable inpatient rehab and outpatient treatment options [2] are available to you within the Wigan area.

Drug and alcohol rehab facilities have never been so accessible in Wigan and near Wigan. There is no need to join lengthy waiting lists in order to begin your rehabilitation treatment.

However, the sheer number of rehab options [3] may be overwhelming and frustrating for you, especially if you have never sought out alcohol or drug treatment before.

Get the help you need from a first-class drug and alcohol rehab centre in Wigan or near Wigan by calling our team on 0800 140 4690

Alcohol and drug abuse in Wigan – Is it OK to drink alcohol every day?

Drinking regularly forces your brain to adapt [4] to the presence of these chemicals, and can cause serious changes in your body.

When you drink alcohol every day, [5] you can become reliant on alcohol use just to maintain a basic balance that allows your body to work in everyday life.

Researcher Jurgen Rehm [6] discovered that the more people drink, the more likely they are to encounter health problems an earlier death.

When one considers the many causes of addiction [7], the many different types of addiction [8] and how they can quickly worsen depending on certain factors in one’s life, it’s easy to see how dangerous addiction can be.

Find support from an alcohol and drug rehab facility in Wigan by giving our expert team a call on 0800 140 4690

Diagnosing addiction at rehab – Which treatment is suited to your needs?

Answering this question is where Rehab 4 Addiction can help. To answer this question correctly, we must gather information relating to your addiction.

To achieve this aim, we offer you a free assessment over the phone. During this assessment, we identify your needs and then we match those needs to addiction services offered by alcohol and drug rehab providers in Wigan.

Doing so allows us to recommend a rehab centre and a thorough alcohol or drug treatment plan suited to your particular needs.

Contact us today on 0800 140 4690 to avoid the vast amount of research that’s typically required when assessing various drug and alcohol rehabilitation providers in Wigan and across Greater Manchester.

Our advisors are assisted with an up-to-date database of rehab providers both in Wigan and across the UK.

This ensures you avoid attending a rehab that may be poorly suited to serving your individual and unique requirements.

There are many signs of addiction [9] that a person can sufferer from, and they can even differ significantly between people suffering from the same addiction.

For example, someone suffering from a type one alcohol addiction [10] is likely to avoid the risk of harm and show low novelty-seeking behaviour, whilst a type two alcoholic [11 ] is more likely to take those risks and engage in high novelty-seeking behaviour.

When it comes to substance misuse, everybody is different.

To ensure we are able to recommend a variety of suitable rehabs that address your unique drug and alcohol use needs, we have built up contact with a large network of alcohol and drug treatment centres in the Wigan area, allowing us to assess the suitability of each rehabilitation service provider on your behalf.

Find your ideal rehab experience at a drug and alcohol rehab clinic in Wigan by calling us today on 0800 140 4690

Why should I consider going to a drug and alcohol rehab centre in Wigan or near Wigan?

If you suffer from acute alcoholism or drug addiction, then going to a rehabilitation centre really is non-negotiable. Around 60% of people who suffer from addiction will never make a full recovery.

Sooner or later, these people will develop life-threatening illnesses [12] as a direct result of their addiction.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of people suffering from an addiction will not seek out professional help.

Merely reading this text probably means you have at least searched the internet for Wigan drug and alcohol rehab.

This act separates you from the vast majority of people who will not seek out any help at all.

Because these people do not seek out help, their addiction is extremely unlikely [13] to go away unchallenged. If you have attempted to stop drug and alcohol use in the past,[14] it’s likely that you will agree with this assertion.

One option is to attend a residential rehab clinic. Here, you will receive intensive and round-the-clock treatment from a variety of professionals.

You will also be removed from bad influences and temptations. This is because you will live in the rehabilitation clinic for around 28-days in a typical residential rehab timeframe.

Unchallenged, substance abuse and alcohol abuse can cause both mental health [15] as well as physical health problems.

Mental health issues [16] can cover a wide range of conditions, including:

Some of the more distinct physical signs of addiction [19] can develop into extremely serious conditions, including:

High blood pressure [20]
Cirrhosis [21]
Stroke [22]
Liver disease [23]
Cancer [24]
Brain damage [25]
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome [26]
Specific mineral deficiencies (zinc, magnesium, calcium, etc.) [27]

As harsh as these conditions are, if a person gets the right drug and alcohol rehab help at the right time, many of these can be properly managed and even reversed. [28]

This need for personalised treatment plans [29] is why an initial assessment is so important during the admissions process at a rehab facility.

Such assessments can follow a wide variety of frameworks but include the DSM-5 Criteria, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM Criteria), the CAGE Questionnaire and others.

These will likely include questions regarding your addiction history, recovery environment, drug and alcohol intake and much more.

Addiction is a progressive disorder, meaning it will continue to get worse and worse if you do not take action.

Going to a rehabilitation clinic for drug and alcohol misuse effectively stops your addiction from progressing. In fact, you will learn to cope with life’s ills without taking drugs and alcohol.

To get into a Wigan drug and alcohol rehab and reverse much of this damage caused by drug and/or alcohol use disorder, then contact us today without delay.

Rehab 4 Addiction is managed and staffed by advisors, many of whom are in recovery themselves. This means you will not be met with judgment of any kind when you get in touch.

We offer a structured assessment when you get in touch. This assessment allows us to organise our rehabilitation recommendations to ensure we signpost you to clinics that are ideally suited to your needs and give you an effective rehab journey.

Experience all the benefits of drug and alcohol rehab facilities in Wigan by reaching out to us today on 0800 140 4690

How do I hold an intervention for drug and alcohol addiction in Wigan and near Wigan?

If you have a loved one, family member or colleague who may be suffering from a substance use disorder, it can be difficult to know the best way to help them.

With interventions, reaching your hand out to support a loved one is made easier.

An intervention is a place to put feelings on the table and express concern for an area of their life that could be affecting more than just themselves.

Being able to openly express your concerns [30] with the help of an interventionist is a proven successful way to help those around you reach realisation and acceptance, [31] helping them commit to change for good.

There are many strategies when it comes to interventions and here, we’ll outline just some of the ways you can support your loved ones. [32]

For help guiding your loved one towards an effective rehab experience at drug and alcohol rehab Wigan, give us a call on 0800 140 4690

Will I need to undergo drug or alcohol detox at a rehab centre in Wigan?

If you are addicted to harmful substances such as alcohol, opiates or benzodiazepines, you will likely require a medically assisted detox.

However, if you are suffering from an addiction to ‘psychologically’ addictive substances such as cannabis or cocaine, then you will not require a detox.

This is because something like a cocaine detox or cannabis detox would not cause a significant chemical change in the body, but rather would require a psychological shift.

If the need for detoxing becomes evident, for example, if you are deemed to be suffering from heroin addiction and need a heroin detox, we shall recommend you to a rehab clinic in Wigan that offers a suitable level of rehabilitation services.

Not all rehabilitation centres offer an inpatient detox, because not all rehabs have access to clinical support.

Physically addictive substances include alcohol, opiates and many prescription medications. We shall not provide an exhaustive list of physically addictive drugs here.

When you contact us, our advisors are on hand to determine whether or not you require a medically assisted rehab or home detox.

Medications used by detox patients typically include:

Librium
Naltrexone [33]
Acamprosate [34]
Nefazodone [35]
Paroxetine [36] and its various alternatives [37]

When you are addicted to alcohol or any sort of drug – whether it be a psychological or physical addiction – you will need to give your body and mind enough time to rest and recover.

In the case of physically addictive substances, breaking a drug or alcohol dependency is often one of the hardest and most difficult steps.

Going to a residential alcohol and drug rehab facility allows you to achieve this aim whilst shielding you from outside interferences that could potentially serve to frustrate your long-term recovery goals. [38]

The unsurpassed level of care you will receive at an alcohol and drug rehab facility in Wigan means that all of your needs will be met. Staff will take care of your laundry, cook all your food and clean your room once or twice a day.

If you require detoxing due to your drug and/or addiction, stopping your drug abuse or alcohol consumption will almost certainly trigger withdrawal symptoms.

These symptoms may be described as discomforting. This could include headaches, vomiting, nausea and excessive sweating.

Milder drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms could quickly develop into seizures, hallucinations and even a cardiac arrest or stroke. It is thus vital that you receive 24/7 medical attention [39] whilst you detox in case your health takes a turn for the worse.

If you attend a drug and alcohol rehab centre in Wigan that offers a clinical detox, you will be assessed by a physician or qualified recovery nurses before your alcohol or drug detox begins.

This addiction expert may also prescribe a detox patient with medications designed to ease drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms and to them from advancing.

For the reasons outlined above, we would only recommend that you attempt to undergo a home detox with medical supervision.

In fact, if a person’s addiciton is severe enough, it might even be safer for an individual to continue taking drugs and alcohol until proper help can be recieved.

This advice may seem contradictory, but this advice is sound and should be taken seriously because thousands of lives are lost each year due to untreated physical withdrawal symptoms.

During your residential or home detox, you will be given nutritional supplements as well as medications in order to reduce drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. These supplements include vitamins, minerals and glucose powder.

This level of assistance almost eliminates the risk of suffering from life-threatening complications during drug and alcohol detox sessions.

Not sure if you’ll need to undergo detoxing? Talk to our experts about your rehab experience on 0800 140 4690

Private rehab or free addiction treatment? Helping you assess your treatment options for drug and alcohol abuse

Rehab 4 Addiction is able to recommend a variety of treatment options in Wigan utilising evidence-based treatments and addiction therapy.

These include outpatient counselling, mutual support groups and addiction recovery fellowship groups such as SMART and Alcoholics Anonymous, home detox, inpatient rehab services and quasi-residential rehabilitation services, all provided directly through or with the help of a qualified treatment centre.

You may have access to a private as well as publicly funded [40] treatment programme.

The main advantage of paying for your stay at a rehab treatment centre via a private healthcare provider – rather than accessing free addiction treatment through the NHS or the alternatives to rehab that may be locally available – is that you may begin treatment without submitting to an unreasonably long waiting list, [41] which is sadly all too common when attempting to access statutory drug and alcohol misuse services.

It also means you’ll have access to round-the-clock care and monitoring by medical professionals, such as an addiction treatment counsellor, who will guide you through a range of therapies.

One of the most common types of therapies you’ll likely be introduced to are talking therapies, namely Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

CBT is often used to treat a wide range of co-occurring mental health issues [42] (also known as a dual diagnosis), including anxiety and depression, whereas DBT, although similar, takes more of a group therapy-centric approach.

When accessing these treatments during your rehab process, you will receive the same level of mental health support as you would at a conventional mental health treatment hospital.

CBT enjoys a high success rate, [43] with low chances of relapse [44] for those who complete a full course, although some people will naturally find it less effective [45] due to conditions like personality disorders or learning disabilities.

Motivational Interviewing and Holistic therapies (e.g. Art Therapy, Music Therapy and Equine Therapy) may also be offered to you in order to aid your drive towards addiction recovery, [46] as well as your general well-being.

Beyond this, specialised drug and alcohol counselling will form a cornerstone of any addiction recovery process.

Stress rehab & treatment will usually involved at rehab as well, as stress is often a major factor in both addiction and mental health issues.

Every rehab program we recommend in Wigan will be fully tailored to an individual’s needs. We do not promote a ‘one-size-fits’ approach to addiction treatment.

The addiction treatment you receive at recovery centres accessed through us will always be adapted to your needs, whether you’re attending Wigan cocaine rehab, Wigan heroin rehab, Wigan cannabis rehab or treatment in Wigan for any other addiction.

To make sure that you get the right help from alcohol and drug rehab Wigan, give our team a call today on 0800 140 4690

Treatment programmes and aftercare – Contact us today for free advice about drug and alcohol treatment centres

To begin your recovery journey via drug and alcohol rehab treatment, contact Rehab 4 Addiction today on 0800 140 4690.

Every addiction recovery plan we recommend in Wigan will also include a generous aftercare package to help you fully adjust to living life [47] without drugs and alcohol, giving you the best chance of avoiding a relapse, achieving full recovery success and staying sober for good. [48]

Relapse prevention will be a key part of addiction treatment, as whilst addiction can be effectively treated and managed, it cannot be cured. [49]

Our partner rehab facilities offer a variety of alcohol abuse and substance abuse treatments in Manchester and across Lancashire, including in Bolton, Salford, Blackpool, Stockport, Blackburn, Rochdale, Preston, Oldham, Bury, Lancaster, Chorley, Burnley and St Annes.