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Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Stratford On Avon

Understanding your own addiction to drugs or alcohol starts with understanding the statistics around addiction.

If you are thinking about attending alcohol or drug rehab in Stratford on Avon, then it is important to understand that you are not alone.

No matter how much you are struggling with addiction, there is always help available.

Get the help you need to beat addiction from a rehabilitation centre in Stratford on Avon by calling us today on 0800 088 66 86

Addiction Statistics In Stratford on Avon

The total population of Warwickshire is growing and is estimated to reach 658,000 people by 2035, compared to the last population census in Stratford which was last estimated at 543,800 people in 2011.

During a study carried out by Warwickshire County Council in 2012, in just one year there were 917 people in treatment for an addiction to alcohol.

The area with the highest level of alcohol addiction was the North Warwickshire Borough.

The areas of Nuneaton and Bedworth reportedly had the lowest levels of alcohol addiction.

In another more recent study in 2015, there was a reported 26,000 people in Warwickshire who were addicted to alcohol, and 16,500 people who were continuing to drink excessively above recommended levels.

In Warwickshire and Stratford on Avon, the number of people dying from liver disease is lower than the national average, despite the number of people dying from liver disease increasing nationwide.

When it comes to drug addiction in Stratford On Avon, the same study carried out by Warwickshire County Council in 2012 highlighted that there were 994 new admissions of people suffering from opiate or cocaine addiction in just one year.

Over half of all deaths due to drug addiction were people aged 30 – 40 years old.

In addition to this, cannabis is by far the most abused drug in Stratford on Avon.

Of all drug users questioned in the study carried out by Warwickshire County Council in 2012, 127 people cited cannabis as their drug of choice.

After this, the next most abused drugs are cocaine and ecstasy.

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get help from a rehab in Stratford on Avon – give our team a call today on 0800 088 66 86

What Is Alcohol Addiction?

Alcohol is a legal substance that people consume at home and in social situations.

Alcohol as a substance is used to help people become more relaxed and confident.

However, alcohol also affects the central nervous system which slows down the brain, slurs speech, causes issues with coordination and consciousness whilst worsening people’s mobility and memory.

When someone consumes far too much alcohol habitually, they are said to suffer from an alcohol addiction, which is also commonly referred to as alcoholism or Alcohol Use Disorder.

When someone is addicted to alcohol, they are unable to control and stop their own drinking, despite being aware of the harm it is doing to their body, brain, work, friendships and relationships.

Someone will move from excessive alcohol consumption to alcohol addiction when they consume alcohol over an extended period of time, and the brain’s chemicals start to change and crave alcohol in order to work and function.

When someone is addicted to alcohol, they will present the following signs and symptoms:

• Unable to control their own drinking.
• Trying to quit alcohol but not being able to.
• Feeling agitated and anxious when they do not consume alcohol.
• Quitting and ignoring hobbies and responsibilities.
• Their health deteriorating whilst they continue to consume.
• Physically craving the substance.
• Smelling of alcohol frequently.
• Struggling to manage their own time.
• Calling into work sick frequently.

The longer an alcohol addiction goes untreated, the worse it will get.

The worse the addiction gets, the harder it will be to stop in the future.

You can read more about the disease of addiction here.

CAGE Questionnaire

The CAGE Questionnaire is a s set of 4 YES or NO questions. Each YES answer acts as 1 point. The higher your sore, the higher likelihood you have an alcohol addiction. These questions are:

1. Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
2. Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
3. Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
4. Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover (eye-opener)?

Other resources you can use are the AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test), the DSM-5 and ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) – these can all help you recognise the symptoms of addiction and whether you need help.

This is why if you need to attend alcohol rehab in Stratford on Avon then you should seek help immediately.

Other types of addiction and health problems treated at rehab include:

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia
• Opioid Use Disorder (Buprenorphine)
• Ketamine Addiction
• Gambling Addiction
• Codependency
• Cocaine Dependence
• Cannabis Use Disorder
• Behavioural Addictions
• Substance Use Disorder

At rehab you will undergo a psychiatric assessment, in order to be prescribed the correct psychiatric treatment to help you recover. This will be done by a professional and trained psychiatrist.

What Is Rehab?

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

Despite this, lots of people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol in Stratford on Avon dread attending rehab for many reasons.

However, the reality of rehab is that there is nothing to be worried or concerned about.

It is important to remember that if you are suffering from addiction, then attending rehab gives you the best chance for a successful recovery.

Millions of people all across the world and thousands of people across Stratford on Avon have successfully recovered from their drug and alcohol addiction in rehab centres.

However, simply attending rehab is not a surefire way to recovery.

In order to recover individuals need to commit their time, energy and focus to their recovery.

In order to fully recover, you must be committed and dedicated to your recovery.

If you are both of these things, you will successfully recover with the help of doctors and therapists in rehab.

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.

There are two main types of rehab: inpatient and outpatient.

Outpatient

Let’s start by explaining the ins and outs of outpatient rehab.

Outpatient rehab in Stratford on Avon is when an individual is able to attend a rehab centre on a daily basis and then returns back home to continue with work, school, or looking after their children.

Outpatient rehab is usually offered by the NHS, and in these cases it is entirely free.

When it is paid for privately, it is often significantly cheaper than residential rehab

Inpatient

Inpatient rehab in Stratford on Avon requires individuals to stay overnight at a rehab centre for a number of days, or usually weeks.

Doctors and therapists will look after you throughout your time in rehab, and all meals will be cooked for you.

The NHS rarely funds inpatient rehab for individuals, so most people do unfortunately have to pay to attend inpatient rehab privately.

Individuals will also likely need to undergo a physical detox, which means that they gradually stop consuming the addictive substance so that their body stops craving it.

Pre-Rebab Steps: Intervention

The Government and Home Office are very much aware of just how important early interventions are.

In fact, they have created their very own Drug Interventions Handbook in an attempt to improve the implementation of interventions on a wider level such as in schools, workplaces, hospitals and prisons.

However, friends and family members of loved ones are also able to hold their own intervention if they are worried about their loved one’s addiction or substance consumption.

When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they often find it hard to acknowledge just how much damage they are doing to themselves and to those around them.

What Is An Intervention?

Unfortunately, substance addiction makes people, to some extent, selfish.

Due to this, friends and family members often feel hopeless, and solutions seem out of reach.

This is why you should consider holding an intervention.

An intervention is when loved ones of someone suffering from a substance use addiction create a plan to help convince their loved one to seek treatment.

The final aim of an intervention is for the individual to get the right help and support.

In order to do this, you must come across in a caring, calm and motivated way.

You want to make it clear to the individual that you simply care and want to help.

You do not want to come across like you’re shaming them or judging them in any way.

You must also make sure that you hold the intervention in a private and calm environment, where a healthy discussion can take place

Although you might feel uncomfortable having this conversation at first, the outcomes will be well worth it

CRAFT

If you want to do some further research into interventions before holding your own intervention, then you should consider researching CRAFT.

CRAFT is an abbreviation for Community Reinforcement And Family Training, which aims to educate loved ones on the ins and outs of addiction and how to successfully motivate an individual to change and seek help.

Make sure that your loved one gets the help they need to overcome addiction in Stratford on Avon by calling us today on 0800 088 66 86

What Is The Cost Of Attending Drug And Alcohol Rehab In Stratford On Avon?

If you are suffering from long-term alcohol or drug addiction in Stratford On Avon, then the likelihood is that you will need to attend rehab.

Unfortunately, attending alcohol rehab in Stratford On Avon and across the rest of the UK is extremely expensive, and therefore many people miss out.

Every rehab journey is different, just as every addiction is.

However, there are general set times that people tend to stay in rehab for which does affect the cost.

Whilst some rehab programmes can cost tens of thousands of pounds, most residential rehab centres charge approximately £495 per day.

Is Drug And Alcohol Rehab In Stratford On Avon Covered By The NHS?

If you are struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol in the Stratford On Avon area and need to attend rehab in order to recover, then you should check to see if the NHS can cover the cost of your rehab.

The National Health Service operates throughout the UK and is funded through taxes.

This money is then available to the entire population in the UK to help pay for the cost of their health treatments.

Luckily, the NHS will also try to fund the cost of an individual’s rehab treatment.

However, a general lack of funding means that this option is unfortunately not available for all.

If you want to try to gain NHS-funded rehab in Stratford on

Avon, then you should speak to your local GP or your local drug and alcohol team to see if they can help you qualify and gain NHS-funded rehab.

For help accessing alcohol and drug rehab in Stratford on Avon through the NHS, call our team today on 0800 088 66 86

How Long Does Rehab Last In Stratford On Avon?

If you struggle with a substance use disorder and addiction in Stratford On Avon, then you should consider attending alcohol and drug rehab.

Lots of people are unsure about how long they will need to stay in rehab and think that once they enter a rehab centre. they will no longer have any control over how long they stay there.

This is simply not the case.

Everyone’s rehab journey is different, and how long you will need to stay in residential rehab will depend on how severe your addiction is, and whether you suffer from a dual diagnosis or not.

However, most people in Stratford on Avon tend to stay in residential rehab for approximately 28 days.

However, those with a more severe addiction will usually tend to stay for longer, sometimes as long as 90 days.

It is important to remember that no doctor will keep you in a rehab facility for longer than is required.

Likewise, it will not be recommended to leave if you have not fully recovered from your addiction.

For a more accurate prediction of how long your stay at rehab in Stratford on Avon is likely to last, give our team a call today on 0800 088 66 86

NHS vs Private Addiction Treatment Services in Stratford on Avon

Across the UK, including in Stratford On Avon, there are two ways you can attend rehab.

Individuals suffering from an addiction can either pay for their own rehab treatment privately or attempt to gain NHS-funded rehab treatment via their local drug and alcohol team.

Unfortunately, attending private rehab is very expensive and can set people back tens of thousands of pounds.

For this reason alone, private rehab is somewhat exclusive and not available to all.

However, private rehab does mean that individuals are able to skip any waiting queues that NHS-funded rehab might have, with people in Stratford on Avon being seen after just a few days.

When it comes to NHS-funded drug and alcohol rehab in Stratford On Avon, the biggest benefit to individuals struggling with addiction is usually that it is free of charge.

By opting for NHS-funded rehab in Stratford on Avon, sufferers do not have to pay for their own treatment.

However, NHS-funded drug and alcohol rehab in Stratford on Avon is usually quite slow and can often take weeks or sometimes months to get the help you desperately need.

For this reason alone, NHS-funded rehab is not recommended for anyone with a severe addiction that needs urgent attention and help.

Alcohol Detox & Alcohol Rehab In Stratford On Avon

It is important to remember that anyone who is addicted to alcohol will have to endure a physical detox before they can receive any other treatment.

Unfortunately, a physical detox brings with it some very unpleasant and life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.

These could include being violently sick, shaking uncontrollably, suffering from a severe cold, struggling to sleep, issues on the toilet and more.

Unfortunately, sometimes withdrawal symptoms can escalate and become life-threatening. Because of this you should have a medically-assisted detox, supervised by a medical professional.

Some people develop drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms very early in their recovery, and some others only experience them in the last few days.

Long-term complications from alcohol addiction and withdrawal include hepatitis, Wernicke Encephalopathy and more.

In order to stop some of these withdrawal symptoms escalating into alcohol withdrawal syndrome, some doctors might recommend that you should take Librium or Chlordiazepoxide.

Librium is a prescription drug used to help ease anxiety which is often felt during the detox process. It can also be effective at limiting delirium tremens.

If you need to attend alcohol rehab in Stratford on Avon, then be prepared to undergo a physical detox.

Cocaine Rehab In Stratford On Avon

If you’re struggling from cocaine addiction in the Stratford on Avon area then you will need to attend drug rehab.

If you are addicted to cocaine, then you will attend therapy during your time in rehab.

However, as neither cocaine nor crack cocaine are physically addictive, you will not need to undergo a physical cocaine detox.

Heroin Rehab In Stratford On Avon

A heroin addiction will control your life.

Heroin is one of the most addictive substances and controls both your mind and body.

As this is the case, individuals addicted to heroin in Stratford on Avon will need to undergo therapy and a physical heroin detox in order to overcome their addiction.

Prescription drugs will likely be used during this detox in order to limit the potential of heroin withdrawal.

Cannabis Rehab In Stratford On Avon

Cannabis is one of the most highly abused drugs throughout Stratford on Avon and the UK as a whole.

Although cannabis is highly addictive mentally and can be extremely hard to quit, cannabis is not physically addictive.

This means that upon admission to rehab in Stratford on Avon, you will not need to undergo a cannabis detox.

Instead, cannabis addiction is mostly tackled through various therapies designed to break this psychological addiction and any addictive habits.

Types Of Therapies On Offer In Stratford On Avon Rehab Centres

These days, there are a lot of different therapy and addiction counselling techniques on offer in rehab centres across Stratford On Avon.

The most popular forms of therapy include:

CBT

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used throughout most rehab centres and helps sufferers to open up in front of a therapist and determine what the underlying causes and triggers of their addiction might be, and develop better behaviours and thought patterns around them.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing helps to bring underlying emotions and traumas to light and reinforce a person’s own inherent desire to beat addiction.

Holistic Therapies

Holistic therapy is a relatively new form of therapy that aims to help people find new activities and hobbies in a ‘flow’ state of mind, often including art therapy, music therapy, mindfulness, meditation, yoga and more.

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy uses similar techniques to CBT but is primarily used with sufferers who also suffer from extreme mental health issues.

Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy (TSF)

Twelve-step facilitation therapy is used to help people get to grips with the idea of attending self-help groups outside of rehab.

Brief Interventions

Brief interventions are a therapy technique used to evoke change and initiate healthier behaviour.

Individual Therapy

Lots of people in therapy take part in individual therapy with a professional therapist.

Family Therapy

Lots of people who suffer from addiction also suffer from triggers at home.

Family therapy is great for anyone with a tricky home situation, as well as those for whom family can be a great source of support.

Co-Dependency Treatment

Unfortunately, co-dependency is a big part of many addictions.

Co-dependency treatment helps people to overcome their low self-esteem and assert themselves in a healthier way.

Group Therapy

If you would benefit from learning from other people’s situations and stories, then you should consider attending group therapy.

Other types of therapies available at rehab include:

• Contingency Management
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Drama Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Group Psychotherapy
• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy,
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Person-Centered Care

To experience any and all of these effective therapies at a rehab in Stratford on Avon, give our team a call on 0800 088 66 86

The Importance Of Dual Diagnosis At Rehab in Stratford on Avon

If you suffer from a number of different conditions, such as mental health issues alongside an addiction, then you will be given a dual diagnosis.

As you are suffering from many different things all at once, you will also suffer from lots of different symptoms.

This is why it is incredibly difficult for professionals to work out which symptoms are down to which illness, and which illness came first.

If you are suffering from a dual diagnosis in Stratford on Avon, then you should consider attending rehab for treatment.

If you suspect that you or someone you know is suffering from a dual diagnosis, then you should look for the following signs:

• No longer attending social events.
• No longer taking part in or attending hobbies.
• Mood swings.
• Being dependent on drugs or other substances.
• Suffering from depression, anxiety or paranoia.

Recovering from a dual diagnosis in Stratford on Avon is virtually impossible without attending rehab.

Once you are admitted into a rehab centre, your therapist will try to determine the ins and outs of your addiction and mental health issue, figuring out how they interact with each other.

From there, you will likely undergo alcohol or drug detox and receive extensive therapy and addiction counselling to tackle both disorders.

How Rehab Clinics in Stratford on Avon Help with Relapse Prevention

Experts have agreed that abstinence is far more effective than harm reduction or moderation management, but it is difficult to maintain.

Addiction is chronic, and therefore lots of people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol tend to relapse.

In fact, over half of all people who suffer from a drug addiction end up relapsing at some stage.

A relapse is defined as returning to abusing an addictive substance after an individual has tried to stop.

There are many different reasons why an individual might relapse, some of which are the following.

• Suffering from depression, stress or anxiety.
• Feeling angry or frustrated.
• Peer pressure.
• Feeling more tired than usual.
• Feeling lonely.
• Struggling to sleep.
• Struggling with relationships.
• Spending time with the wrong people.

Whilst at rehab, you will spend a lot of your time creating your own, personal relapse prevention plan that will outline tips and guidance on how to avoid a relapse and what to do if you do suffer from one.

Aftercare and Support Services

After you leave a drug and alcohol rehab clinic in Stratford on Avon, you will have access to lots of different aftercare and support services.

Family Group Meetings in Stratford On Avon

There are lots of different family meetings in Stratford on Avon that all help people to become better communicators and support their loved ones.

Home Detoxes in Stratford On Avon

If you are still suffering from an addiction, then you could attempt a home detox, where you will have daily phone calls with doctors and medication posted to you at home.

Outpatient Treatment in Stratford On Avon

Lots of people who leave rehab still need frequent therapy or support, which is why outpatient rehab is so popular.

‘Anonymous’ Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and many others are all well-known organisations that have a long history of helping people to recover within a group setting under the 12 steps.

SMART Recovery Meetings in Stratford On Avon

If AA meetings aren’t for you, then you should consider attending SMART meetings.

SMART meetings help encourage people to find their own reasons and motivations to change and help them to deal with their negative behaviour patterns and habits.

You can also find help from resources such as the NHS Foundation Trust and Alateen.

Once you have been to rehab and learned new, healthy coping mechanisms, we can help you find sober living houses to continue your journey after you leave.

Make sure that your alcohol or drug addiction treatment in Stratford on Avon is matched by an equally effective aftercare service by calling us on 0800 088 66 86

Finding Help Today

No one should have to struggle through addiction alone.

If you are suffering from addiction in Stratford On Avon, then call us on 0800 088 66 86 for our expert help and advice.

Once you reach out for help, you have made the decision to pursue a happier, healthier life.

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