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Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Kidderminster

The abuse of drugs and alcohol is a huge social issue in Kidderminster, as it is within the rest of the UK. This means that the need for drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster is just as necessary as it is elsewhere.

The issue of drug and alcohol abuse has a social impact that goes beyond you, as the person with the addiction. Drug addiction and alcohol abuse can impact the lives of all people in Kidderminster, due to the wide-ranging impact on crime and community cohesion.

It is, therefore, important to understand what drug and alcohol rehab is, how it works, and specifically, what the options are for drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster.

In order to gain this understanding, there are plenty of factors which require exploration, such as staging interventions, NHS coverage vs private coverage, and community support.

Start your recovery journey today at a rehab in Kidderminster by calling our expert team on 0800 088 66 86

Holding an intervention in Kidderminster

Drug and alcohol addiction isn’t just difficult for the addiction sufferer themselves, but also for the people around them. It can be a great cause of concern among close family and friends, and with good reason.

Knowing the damage that addiction can do, the family and friends of addiction sufferers will sometimes choose to band together to take action and stage an intervention.

Staging an intervention is a challenging process, but if successful, it can make a huge change in an addict’s life.

Staging an intervention is most usually a three-step process. These three steps are each simple, but as a whole, form a difficult conversation.

The first of the steps is for the group to organise to meet the addicted, and share their individual feelings with them. This should be personal, emphasising the personal toll that their addiction has had on your life, as well as your concerns for them now and in the future.

Step two is to share some pre-arranged goals for the addiction sufferer. This could be a big goal or a little goal depending on the person and the development of their addiction, but it should always be achievable and reasonable.

An achievable goal might be for the addict to look into drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster, and share their thoughts.

Finally, the group should agree on what the consequences will be for the addict if they fail to meet their goals, and these consequences should be explicitly outlined to the addicts so that they are aware of what will happen if they continue with their negative behaviour.

The CRAFT approach to intervention

The CRAFT approach to intervention follows the standard three key steps of an intervention but directs the support group’s focus onto reinforcement.

CRAFT is an acronym for ‘Community Reinforcement And Family Training’, and it is designed to work as an extra layer of intervention.

The guiding principle behind the CRAFT approach to intervention is the reinforcement of positive behaviour and the discouragement of negative behaviour through consequences.

In practice, this means that the support group will keep a keen eye on the addict, monitoring their progress towards their goals. As they progress, the positive choices that have led to this will be rewarded through praise and celebration.

While this is happening, when the addiction sufferer makes choices which support their addiction, any consequences of those choices (whether that’s social, financial, or practical) should be allowed to play out, without stepping in to intervene.

With these two principles, the CRAFT approach shows the addict that positive choices lead to positive outcomes, while negative choices have detrimental outcomes.

While the CRAFT approach is well-researched, this doesn’t mean it always succeeds. Most interventions will see some level of failure, and the support group should anticipate this from the start.

However, even if it seems like the addict isn’t making any progress, the intervention might have succeeded in more subtle ways.

The addict might have come to terms with the fact that they are experiencing problems with addiction, and this could lead to a major breakthrough in the future like them looking at options for drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster.

Make sure that your loved one gets the help they need from a rehab in Kidderminster by calling us on 0800 088 66 86

How do I know if I’m addicted to drugs or alcohol?

There are some misunderstandings about what addiction is, and how it relates to drugs or alcohol.

Some people think that anyone who drinks on a weekday night must be an alcoholic, while others think it’s fine to drink every night of the week so long as it’s not spirits. In reality, neither is true, and similar myths and misunderstandings apply to drug use.

Partly, because of these misunderstandings, it can be hard for a person to realise if they are addicted to drugs or alcohol.

This realisation is also made more complicated by the stigma that comes with the label of addiction. It can be harder to acknowledge that you’re addicted if you’re worried about other people’s judgement.

Due to this, knowing if you are addicted to drugs or alcohol isn’t always as straightforward as it might seem at first.

If you take the time to reflect on your relationship with alcohol or drugs, as someone who misuses or abuses the substances, it might bring up feelings of self-resentment, guilt, and concern about your wellbeing and the well-being of those around you.

Therefore, many people who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol choose to live their lives without acknowledging it, because that way, they don’t have to come to terms with what it means for them going forward.

This prevents people from seeking out vital services which can help them, like drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster.

You can read more about the disease of addiction here.

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How to determine whether you are addicted to drugs or alcohol: the CAGE questionnaire

Fortunately, the CAGE questionnaire offers an effective solution.

Once completed, the CAGE questionnaire offers you an indication of whether or not you are addicted to drugs or alcohol. It is quick and only takes a few minutes to complete, it is easy to understand and doesn’t use any technical language or jargon, and it can be found online making it accessible for the vast majority of people.

You answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to each of the six questions, and if you’ve answered yes to two or more of them then that is an indicator that you are living with an addiction to either alcohol or drugs.

The CAGE questionnaire is not a formal diagnosis, and it does not replace a conversation with a trained professional.

However, it can be the reality check that you need which helps you to acknowledge that your relationship with drugs and alcohol is unhealthy and that you do have a problem. Further down the line, this can directly lead you to make positive choices, like choosing to access drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster.

What is rehab in Kidderminster like?

Drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster will help you, as an individual suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol, begin your journey to recovery and abstinence.

Addiction is not considered a ‘choice’ or ‘moral failing’ on behalf of the addiction sufferer – so the focus of rehab is always on returning agency to the patient.

Rehabilitation services in Kidderminster are focused on helping guide you through key areas of recovery.

Firstly, your medical treatment. As a patient in rehab, you will be supported as you experience any withdrawal symptoms from abstinence, or from your detoxing phase if it was necessary.

After this, you will be offered therapy. This therapy will help you to explore your history and relationship with addiction, examining the causes of it and what you can do to avoid it in the future.

You will also be offered aftercare support. This can include continued therapy and addiction counselling, support groups, and being signposted towards helpful resources which can help you as you break from your addiction and begin to live in recovery.

Begin your journey to recovery at a rehab clinic in Kidderminster by calling us today on 0800 088 66 86

Can I receive alcohol and drug addiction treatment in Kidderminster on the NHS

While the UK’s NHS provides drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster, it isn’t necessarily the best way forward for someone who is addicted to drugs and alcohol.

Due to demand for the service, and ring-fenced funding, applications must be made in order to access the treatment.

While it is free if you are successful, there is a significant chance that your application could be rejected, and you may have to wait many months for the treatment even if the application is successful.

However, addictions can be life-threatening afflictions, and many people can’t afford the wait. Therefore, it is worth considering all options, and also exploring private rehab in Kidderminster.

Should I go to inpatient or outpatient rehab treatment in Kidderminster?

Inpatient and outpatient treatments are two different types of drug and alcohol treatment in Kidderminster.

Depending on your own personal situation, as well as the exact details of your addiction and its impact on your life, you may find that either inpatient or outpatient treatment works better for you and your life.

However, there are some forms of addiction where inpatient treatment is required over outpatient treatment.

It is, therefore, useful to know and understand the differences between inpatient rehab in Kidderminster, and outpatient rehab in Kidderminster.

Inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Kidderminster

So how is inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster defined? Inpatient treatment is characterised by a prolonged stay in a clinic, away from home while you complete your treatment programme.

This will help you to focus on devoting yourself to your treatment, which will be very challenging in its hardest moments. It will also remove you from any negative influences in your life.

If you have family and friends who support your addiction, you will be away from them while you recover which means that you will be away from bad influences and negative behaviours.

Residential rehab is the most common form of inpatient treatment, and it sees you living in accommodation in the rehab clinic throughout your treatment. This means that staff are always on hand to help you when you need it.

Outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Kidderminster

Outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster is normally recommended when you are living with a less severe addiction, and when you are broadly able to function normally while living with the addiction.

If this applies to you, outpatient treatment is a flexible alternative to inpatient treatment that might suit you very well.

It is especially useful for people who have a lot of responsibilities and who can’t take time away from them for four weeks.

This doesn’t mean you won’t be spending any time in the rehab clinic, and you will be attending for treatments, alcohol or drug detox if applicable, therapy sessions, and other forms of support.

It does mean that this can be more suited to your scheduling, and for example, you might decide to conduct your therapy sessions from your home, online.

If you would like expert guidance in choosing between inpatient and outpatient rehab addiction treatment services in Kidderminster, call us today on 0800 088 66 86

What is alcohol addiction?

Alcoholism is one of the most widely recognised, but misunderstood addictions. A lot of people have heard of someone with alcoholism or had first-hand experience of alcoholism in some way.

Addiction is defined by compulsive drinking, with the emergence of withdrawal symptoms during periods of abstinence, and hard-to-control cravings for the substance.

It can place your body and mental health under severe stress and is the direct cause of many negative health outcomes.

Due to its severity, alcohol addiction should be treated as soon as possible. If you are suffering from alcoholism, you should seek treatment, and if you know someone close to you who is an alcoholic, you should speak to them about their addiction, listen to them and their experience, and support them to access treatment.

To learn more about the nature of alcohol addiction and how a rehab in Kidderminster can help you overcome it, call us today on 0800 088 66 86

Alcohol rehab in Kidderminster

Rehab treatment in Kidderminster recognises that alcohol addictionis a tough process which includes lots of withdrawal symptoms, and the risk of serious damage to physical and mental health.

The primary risk associated with withdrawing from alcohol as an alcoholic is the development of seizures as a withdrawal symptom. This is because seizures can develop into delirium tremens, which can be life-threatening.

In order to protect you against delirium tremens, you will be given a ten-day Librium-based alcohol detox, which is a pharmacological treatment which protects against delirium tremens through the use of prescription drugs.

Other alcohol withdrawal symptoms include bouts of depression, changes in mood, nausea, and general physical discomfort. The team at drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster will support you as you experience these symptoms.

Treatment will then shift focus to therapy, where you will create strategies to help you cope with life as a recovering alcoholic in the future, with the aim of preventing relapse. The therapy will also explore your relationship with alcohol which will also help you to avoid returning to addiction in the future.

Overcome the disease of alcohol addiction with the help of an alcohol rehab clinic in Kidderminster – call our admissions team today on 0800 088 66 86

Cocaine rehab in Kidderminster

Cocaine is a highly addictive drug. It is strongly linked to the onset of mental health conditions and can contribute to a general decline in motivation and a decline in mental well-being. However, neither cocaine nor crack cocaine are physically addictive.

This means that treatment for cocaine addiction focuses on therapy, as cocaine detox isn’t required as part of your treatment.

As part of your therapy, you will learn to adjust to life as a recovering cocaine addiction sufferer and will deal with any feelings of guilt or shame surrounding the addiction.

You will also focus on how you can prevent the addiction from reoccurring in the future, with healthy coping mechanisms and avoidance strategies.

Beat cocaine addiction once and for all at a drug rehab in Kidderminster by giving us a call on 0800 088 66 86

Heroin rehab in Kidderminster

Seeking treatment for heroin addiction from drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster is important because heroin is a dangerous drug, and overdosing on heroin can lead to fatality.

Unlike cocaine, heroin is physically addictive, and therefore it does require a heroin detox. This detox period will include physical withdrawal symptoms like vomiting and nausea, as well as psychological symptoms like depressive episodes and increased levels of anxiety.

These withdrawal symptoms will be challenging, but you will receive support to get through them with the help of the rehab team in Kidderminster. This will include the use of specialised medications, like the prescription drug Methadone.

After detox and withdrawal symptoms, you will begin to work on therapy.

The outcome of therapy will aim to be a better understanding of your addiction to heroin and its causes, as well as the implementation of strategies for preventing relapse.

Beat heroin addiction once and for all at a drug rehab in Kidderminster by giving us a call on 0800 088 66 86

Cannabis rehab in Kidderminster

It is widely assumed that cannabis is a relatively harmless drug, but research shows that it actually has a wide-ranging and damaging impact on the development of young people especially.

It can cause a drop in motivation, social reclusion, and worse academic performances, and can contribute to the development of other mental health disorders like depression.

Therefore, it is important to know what the options are for drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster for cocaine.

Rehab treatment for cannabis will help you through any of the withdrawal symptoms, which are psychological and include changes in mood, feelings of depression, and cravings. However, you will not need to undergo a cannabis detox.

It will then help you come to terms with your addiction with the support of therapy and understand its underlying causes. This will help you to avoid future addictions to cannabis again and other substances.

Beat cannabis addiction once and for all at a drug rehab in Kidderminster by giving us a call on 0800 088 66 86

What are the different types of drug and alcohol treatment in Kidderminster?

If therapy is omitted from your treatment programme at drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster, your long-term success as a recovering addict could be at risk. Right next to detoxing, therapy is one of, if not the most, important building block for your future free from addiction.

Most often, people receiving treatment for substance abuse and addiction will receive cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

CBT is the overwhelmingly popular option because it is designed around the idea of breaking negative cycles by introducing new and positive behaviours. This makes it especially suited to dealing with the challenges of addiction, where negative cycles are a prominent issue.

However, there is some room for flexibility. Every person who walks through the doors of a rehab clinic comes with their own unique story and circumstances.

This means that CBT might not be the right fit for everyone. In this case, there are alternative forms of therapy.

Non-CBT options for therapy as part of the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction include:

• Motivational interviewing (MI)
• Motivational enhancement therapy (MET)
• Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
• Group therapy
• Individual therapy
• Brief interventions
• Holistic therapy (Art therapy, music therapy, yoga, mindfulness, meditation, nutritional counselling, etc.)
• Family therapy

By talking about your thoughts and feelings with the team at drug and alcohol rehab in Kidderminster you can find the right therapy for you, whether it’s CBT or something else.

Experience any and all of these excellent treatments at a rehab in Kidderminster by calling our team today on 0800 088 66 86

Dual diagnosis at rehab in Kidderminster

Dual diagnosis treatment is simply a means of assessing you for another mental health condition, alongside your drug or alcohol addiction.

Dual diagnosis treatment understands that often addiction does coexist with another underlying mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia.

This is because any treatment that addresses one mental health condition while ignoring another is not looking at the complete picture, and it is more likely to result in a relapse in the long run.

Another mental health condition can interact with addiction in a variety of complex ways, impacting the long-term success of treatment. If two mental health conditions are coexisting, you can begin to treat both more effectively by recognising that they both are present.

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Relapse prevention

Experts have agreed that abstinence is far more effective than harm reduction or moderation management.

Therefore, the goal of a relapse prevention plan is to inform your daily activities as you emerge from rehab treatment for addiction, with the aim of maintaining your abstinence.

The main body of a relapse prevention plan will be created during your time in therapy, where you have worked to identify the presence of triggers which lead to addictive behaviour.

Once these triggers have been identified, you should be able to implement your relapse prevention plan when you come into contact with triggers, and this will help you work towards avoiding your triggers, and managing your behaviour when you can’t avoid them

Rehab aftercare and support services

Aftercare is a vital component of rehab treatment, as it involves creating support networks for you once you have left the rehab clinic. Most commonly, you will be encouraged to get involved with local and online support groups, depending on what works best for your situation.

Some of the most common support groups are:

• SMART Recovery: SMART Recovery is an international group with an active online community, which aims to promote the principles of rationality and forgiveness in relation to recovery. You can join online sessions where you will meet a community of people who will understand your experiences.
• Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is an international support group for alcoholics in recovery which aims to support you through your recovery journey. Local sessions will take place weekly, where the group will use the 12-step programme to motivate each other and learn from their similar experiences. Narcotics Anonymous is based on the same principle, but it isn’t limited to alcoholics and is open to anyone in recovery from an addiction to narcotics.

You can also make continued use of the services offered by your rehab clinic, like home detox kits.

Make sure that your time at rehab in Kidderminster is matched by an equally effective aftercare plan by calling us today on 0800 088 66 86

How much does rehab in Kidderminster treatment cost?

Private rehab treatment comes at a significant financial outlay, but remember that the penny spent on recovery can completely reshape your life if you’re able to take on the challenges of being an addiction sufferer in recovery.

Prices for a four-week inpatient treatment plan range from £4,000 to £40,000, but typically you would be expecting to pay something in the region of £14,000 for a full 28-day course of addiction treatment in Kidderminster.

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Get the help you need today

Professionally supported drug and alcohol rehab is one of the best ways to recover from addiction.

Rehab Recovery is happy to help any individual struggling with addiction – whether this is something you personally struggle with or something you have seen in someone else.

Our friendly, confidential, and non-judgmental staff are happy to answer any addiction or rehab query.

We offer admission to a wide range of alcohol and drug rehab centres, both in Kidderminster and nearby in Worcester, Dudley, Stourbridge, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove, Coventry, Stratford and across the UK.

Start your long-term recovery journey today by calling our expert team on 0800 088 66 86