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Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Catford

There are thousands of people living across the London area who suffer from addiction issues. It is incredibly important to understand that if you struggle with an addiction issue, then you are not alone.

In fact, there are a total of 2.7 million people living across England and Wales who suffer from addiction issues, and more young people than ever are taking drugs and other illegal substances [1].

When it comes to drug abuse across Catford and the rest of London, cannabis is the most commonly abused drug when it comes to individuals living in these areas aged 16 – 59 years old [1].

In addition to this, the number of people living in these areas who abuse ecstasy has also recently increased [1].

Unfortunately, the number of people who receive treatment for their drug addiction is decreasing. These statistics are particularly true for anyone aged under 25 years old who abuse drugs such as opiates and heroin [1].

Whilst fewer young people are entering treatment, more adults are leaving treatment successfully compared to statistics and studies taken in 2009 and 2010 [1].

In addition to this, more people than ever are tragically dying from drug-related issues. The number of people dying from heroin is on the rise and accounts for around half of all drug-related deaths across Catford and the rest of London [1].

Statistics surrounding mental health alongside addiction issues also show that more people than ever are suffering from a dual diagnosis.

In fact, recent studies carried out by the Lewisham council found that approximately 70% of all individuals suffering from substance use disorders in the Catford and Lewisham area also suffer from a mental health issue [1].

In fact, when it comes to a dual diagnosis, people are suffering from schizophrenia and other personality disorders the most. This is particularly difficult for individuals who are not getting any support, either for their mental health or addiction issues [1].

Unfortunately, the number of people smoking cigarettes in the Catford and wider London area is also on the rise.

Smoking is actually the main cause of preventable, premature death across England, and is said to be connected to one in five of all deaths across the country [2].

A recent study revealed that approximately 7% of all 15-year-olds living in the Catford and Lewisham areas admitted to smoking [2]. This number was much higher 20 years ago, as the number of smokers across the country is dropping [2].

When it comes to alcohol abuse in the Catford and Lewisham area, approximately 385 children under the age of 11 years old have reported having tried alcohol at least once [2].

There are also a high number of individuals who are dependent on alcohol across the Catford and Lewisham area. In fact, a study carried out in 2013 and 2014 found that there were 234 people addicted to alcohol living in the Lewisham area [2].

Of these dependent drinkers, 58 of them were known to still be living with children. Another study found that there were 508 children in Catford and the Lewisham area who live with a parent who frequently abuses drugs and receive treatment for their drug abuse [2].

Start your recovery journey today by calling our expert team to access drug & alcohol rehab in Catford on 0800 088 66 86

The importance of a drug and alcohol detox

If you are addicted to a physically addictive drug, then it is incredibly important that you undergo a medical detox in order to successfully recover. This involves withdrawing from taking the addictive substance until your body no longer craves it.

Most people who are addicted to physically addictive drugs have experienced withdrawal symptoms before and will know just how unpleasant and at times, dangerous they can be.

This is why it is always recommended to recover and detox in a rehab facility so that you can be monitored throughout your detox.

If you are addicted to a physically addictive drug, you have to physically rid your body of the addictive substance in order to recover.

Otherwise, your body will always crave the addictive substance, no matter how much therapy you receive.

Withdrawal symptoms can be incredibly unpleasant, and most people cite this stage as the most difficult and challenging part of their recovery process. This is why most rehab centres do it first so that you can focus on your therapy and recovery without having to put up with any cravings.

Some of the most common withdrawal symptoms are listed below. Generally, the more severe your addiction is, the more severe your withdrawal symptoms will be.

Some people experience the withdrawal symptoms just a few hours into their withdrawal and detox, whilst others only experience them after a few days of initial detoxing [3].

These include:

• Trembling and shaking
• Achy muscles
• Feeling angry, frustrated and agitated
• Confusion
• Nausea and being sick
• Fatigue
• Nightmares
• Sweating
• Anxiety
• Paranoia
• Seizures
• Insomnia
• Dilated pupils
• Loss of appetite
• Depression

As you can imagine, handling these withdrawal symptoms alone can be incredibly challenging and overwhelming. This is why it is always recommended that you withdraw from drugs and alcohol in a rehab centre so that your withdrawal symptoms can be managed properly.

If you suffer from a mild addiction, then you might be eligible for a home detox. However, you will have to be assessed to see whether you are strong and motivated enough to do this.

If you or someone that you know is addicted to a substance and needs to undergo a medical detox, speak to a member of the team at Rehab Recovery.

Private drug and alcohol rehab in Catford

Private drug and alcohol rehab in Catford is expensive but worth the money. If you suffer from a severe addiction, then you will need to attend private rehab treatment.

This is because waiting for NHS-funded drug and alcohol rehab treatment will involve waiting for months before being admitted into the rehab centre.

This is because the NHS is suffering from a huge lack of funding, as seen during the 2023 strikes.

Due to this, the NHS are not able to provide spaces in rehab centres for everyone who needs it. Furthermore, their waiting lists are getting longer and longer.

So, if you suffer from a severe addiction, waiting months for treatment is not an option. Instead, you will need to consider private drug and alcohol rehab in Catford.

By opting for private rehab treatment, you will get seen almost immediately and will be admitted into a rehab facility quickly.

By opting for private drug and alcohol rehab treatment in Catford, you will also get help for a dual diagnosis.

This is when you suffer from a mental health issue alongside an addiction issue at the same time. You will most likely receive help for your addiction issues alongside your mental health issues, as the two things will overlap a lot.

Start your recovery journey today by calling our expert team to access drug & alcohol rehab in Catford on 0800 088 66 86

NHS drug and alcohol rehab in Catford

If you cannot afford private drug and alcohol rehab in Catford, then you might have to consider attending NHS-funded drug and alcohol rehab in Catford.

As discussed above, this option is not ideal for anyone who suffers from a severe addiction. You should only really consider attending NHS-funded drug and alcohol rehab in Catford if your addiction is mild.

It is important to understand that the NHS does not own their own rehab centres. There are no dedicated rehab centres just for the NHS. Again, this is because the NHS simply cannot afford to do so.

Instead, the NHS book out spaces within private rehab centres, and simply pay for you to attend. This means that if you attend NHS-funded drug and alcohol rehab treatment in Catford, you will be receiving your treatment inside a private rehab centre, alongside other fee-paying patients.

The best thing about NHS-funded drug and alcohol rehab in Catford is that you do not have to pay for your treatment.

This comes as a huge relief to most people who suffer from addiction issues, as they often have no way of paying for private drug and alcohol rehab treatment.

Whilst some people might be worried that the level of care you receive at NHS-funded rehab treatment might be worse than if you were to attend private rehab treatment, this simply is not the case.

It is important to remember that all rehab centres are standardised, and you will often be seen by the very same doctors who treat fee-paying patients within your area.

Is drug and alcohol rehab in Catford 100% effective?

It is important to understand that whilst drug and alcohol rehab can be life-changing for many people, it is wrong to say that drug and alcohol rehab in Catford is 100% effective all of the time.

Whilst it would be great to say that it is, some people do relapse after attending drug and alcohol rehab in Catford and throughout the rest of the UK.

However, by attending drug and alcohol rehab in Catford, you are giving yourself the best chance possible at recovering from your drug and alcohol addiction.

You will have to remain dedicated to your recovery during your detox and your therapy, otherwise, you might experience a relapse not long after leaving the rehab treatment centre.

Unfortunately, a large percentage of people who attend drug and alcohol rehab in Catford go on to relapse at a later date. This could be a few days after leaving rehab, a few weeks or even a few years.

This is because when they leave the rehab centre, they are once again faced with all of the cravings and triggers that led them to become addicted to the substance(s) in the first place.

If you do relapse from your addiction, you will have to re-attend a rehab centre in order to start your recovery and treatment process all over again.

This is very common when it comes to addiction, which is why it is important to understand that no type of rehab treatment is seen to be 100% effective.

If you have recently left drug and alcohol rehab in Catford and are worried about relapsing, then there are a number of things that you can do to prevent this.

For example, you can attend self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.

These self-help groups have been around for a very long time, and have a proven track record of helping people after they leave inpatient drug and alcohol rehab. They are great at providing individuals with support and friendship whilst they navigate their day-to-day lives and avoid any triggers.

How long does inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Catford last?

Unfortunately, lots of people put off attending inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Catford because they feel anxious about how long they might need to stay in rehab .

However, it is important to understand that you will never stay in rehab for longer than you need to, and how long you are staying in rehab will always be agreed on before you are admitted into the rehab facility.

How long you end up staying in rehab depends on a few things, some of which are listed and explained below:

• How severe your addiction is
• How long you have been addicted to the substance for
• What types of drugs or substances you are addicted to
• Whether you have relapsed before in the past
• Whether you suffer from one substance or more
• Whether you suffer from a dual diagnosis or not

People who only suffer from a mild addiction might only stay in rehab for anything between 10 and 28 days. This is because it usually takes people at least 10 days to complete a detox, and a further couple of weeks to undergo some therapy treatment.

If your addiction is more severe, then you might have to stay in rehab for a while longer. Usually, people with a severe addiction end up staying anything between 60 and 90 days in the rehab centre.

If you still need help and support after leaving the rehab centre, it might be recommended that you attend outpatient drug and alcohol rehab treatment. This could last a number of months, or even sometimes years.

However, it is important to remember that when you undergo outpatient rehab treatment, you are allowed to remain living in the comfort of your own home during your treatment, and will only have to visit the rehab centre on a daily or weekly basis.

Start your recovery journey today by calling our expert team to access drug & alcohol rehab in Catford on 0800 088 66 86

Types of drug and alcohol rehab therapy

Therapy might seem daunting. We’ve all seen scenes in TV shows and films where an individual receives therapy.

These depictions are never really helpful, or that accurate. The reality is that there are now lots of different types of therapy techniques, rather than simply one-to-one therapy where you sit across from a therapist.

What types of therapy treatment techniques you are recommended for will depend on lots of different things, including how severe your addiction is and what types of substances you are addicted to.

Don’t worry, you will not be expected to try every therapy technique. However, you will be expected to keep an open mind and experiment with different therapy techniques before finding the most effective ones for you.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Brief Interventions
• Twelve-Step Principles
• Group Therapy
• Holistic Therapies
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• Co-dependency Addiction Treatment
• Family Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing

If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental health or addiction issue and you suspect that they would benefit from attending therapy sessions, then speak to a member of the team at Rehab Recovery.

Talk to Rehab Recovery

Getting help for an addiction is never easy. Often, admitting that you need help in the first place is the hardest step. However, getting help for your addiction issues might be the best thing that you ever do.

At Rehab Recovery, it is not our job to judge you. It is also not our job to try to persuade you to attend drug and alcohol rehab treatment.

We are simply here to provide you with the necessary information that you need to make the right decision for you, or for someone you love.

You can call our team on 0800 088 66 86.

References

[1] https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/socialcare/health/drugs-and-alcohol/drug-and-alcohol-strategy

[2] http://www.lewishamjsna.org.uk/sites/default/files/Lewisham%20Annual%20Public%20Health%20Report%202015.pdf

[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310652/