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Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Glenrothes

Are you having a difficult time due to alcohol or drug use? It’s common for people who use substances regularly to sadly experience different aspects of life – family, work, finances, and health – all start to unravel.

It was reported that in a year, 69 people died due to alcohol in Fife.[1] In 2021, £22,000 worth of drugs was seized in just two raids in Glenrothes.[2]

Glenrothes, like other parts of Fife and Scotland, is seriously impacted by alcohol and drugs.

If you or someone you love is unwell with addiction, then going to a drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes is the most suitable treatment option for you.

Recovery at a drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes

If you have a drug or alcohol addiction, then the best place to go for support and treatment is a private rehab clinic. There you get access to the best therapies and psychosocial interventions available.

This gives you the optimum chance of recovery. Actually, it’s the intensive approach to healing within the rehab context that is responsible for the high success rates of residents becoming and remaining sober long-term.

Many people who use substances are unsure whether they actually need help. An addiction diagnosis can be gained from your local GP, or you can have a chat with us at Rehab Recovery.

Our staff can discuss with you the key signs of addiction, as well as problematic use, which would also benefit from professional input.

At Rehab Recovery, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more information, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 088 66 86.

Why drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes is helpful

There are a few reasons that a residential stay at a drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes is so helpful.

It’s useful to know that clinics treat all types of addictions. Your treatment plan will be created to address anything that needs it. This might include one or more of the following:

• Alcohol use disorder
• Benzodiazepine misuse
• Cannabis addiction
• Cocaine addiction
• Heroin addiction
• Addiction to prescription drugs
• Behavioural addictions such as those to porn, sex, gambling, shopping, social media etc
• Eating disorders
• Mental health conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, psychosis, and schizophrenia

How addiction affects health long-term

If you’re at the point of considering addiction recovery, it’s likely you know how substance use is affecting your life and health.

It’s an illness that alters family dynamics, job prospects, and housing situations.

In terms of your physical health, psychoactive substances introduce toxins into the body.

With frequent use this obviously begins to take a toll as the liver is unable to eliminate the toxins from the body at the rate needed.

The toxins build up. As well as substance use leading to aesthetic changes (i.e. lacklustre hair, skin looking pale, red, or yellow, skin sores, and weight gain), it increases your risk of (and in some cases even causes) cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses and diseases.

For many people, especially those who don’t seek support to recover, addiction is a terminal disease.

At Rehab Recovery, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more information, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 088 66 86.

Will a drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes work for me?

You might wonder whether you’re actually able to become sober. For many, this is a real and serious concern.

Alcohol and drugs become the sole focus and when this has been the case for a long time it’s sometimes hard to believe that you can actually change.

It’s true that the addiction recovery process isn’t easy. That being said, it is possible and thousands of people become sober in the UK every year.

It’s important to realise that this happens through accessing rehabilitation services.

Addiction is a serious illness and requires addiction specialists, therapists, and doctors to treat it.

One of the great things about rehab too is how it reduces social isolation, which is a key element of addiction.

In this context you connect to others, you share, learn, and become mirrors to each other in how to navigate the recovery journey.

As well as private treatment, you can get drug and alcohol addiction services through the NHS, and of course, in terms of the peer support, there’s also Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.

Understanding addiction triggers

Alcohol and drug addictions are driven by automatic thoughts. These thoughts are often “triggered“.

It can be something simple such as associating alcohol with cocaine and not being able to drink without taking cocaine too.

It could be waking in a particular house and associating it with “wake and bake” so building a joint to start the day.

These are habitual triggers. Triggers are especially powerful when you’re faced with something stressful.

For instance, a person who usually relies on alcohol is very likely to increase use if they’ve experienced bereavement.

One of the most powerful things you’ll learn in recovery is what your triggers for using substances are, what you can do to manage these, how to ride through the craving that follows and how to get on with your day without alcohol or drugs taking over.

At Rehab Recovery, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more information about rehab in Glenrothes, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 088 66 86.

What it takes to recover at a drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes

It’s important to think of the qualities you’ll start to take on and immerse yourself within in order to recover.

Even when you learn techniques to manage thoughts and behaviours, it still takes other parts of you to drive yourself and remain focused.

Healing is a journey that requires a high level of commitment. It takes dedication – the sole focus you had on the substance needs to revolve to its opposite; recovery and healing.

You’ll need to put in time and energy every day, sometimes in every moment to remain sober.

You’ll develop self-compassion and find a place of self-forgiveness. These are important in letting go of regrets, mistakes, and in facilitating new vigour if you relapse.

With time and ongoing sobriety, all of this becomes easier. These qualities become second nature and help you maintain sober habits.

The benefits of residential treatment

There are lots of benefits to going to a rehab centre for recovery treatment. Knowing more about these not only helps you realise the gravity of support you need because of the seriousness of addiction, but it also helps you mentally prepare.

• At rehab, you get thorough support for your psychological health. This doesn’t just relate to alcohol or drug misuse, it supports your mental processing and health in general. You’ll develop tools to use for the rest of your life
• You’ll be in a comfortable environment where you feel at ease. No-one judges, others are going through the same thing, and the professionals are compassionate and experienced. This helps you to thrive in the healing process
• You get medical treatment to look after your physical health and to treat psychological symptoms where appropriate
• Rehab probably offers the widest range of therapies to treat the psychological aspects of thoughts, emotional processing, and in changing behaviour
• Care is 24 hours a day so you always have someone to talk to. As well as this the house is secure so that you’re safe
• A chef is trained to provide a meal plan that fully supports healing. Substances notoriously deplete the body of essential vitamins and minerals. These need to be replenished and your body needs help absorbing them

At Rehab Recovery, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more information about rehab in Glenrothes, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 088 66 86.

Support for addiction and mental health recovery

Rehab clinics also specialise in dual diagnosis treatment. This is critical where people have both addiction and mental health issues. You’ll need to be supported to heal in both areas.

It’s common for people to develop an addiction when they use substances regularly to manage mental health symptoms.

Mental health problems can also arise from frequent substance use. The two are linked, and professionals will address both.

At Rehab Recovery, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more information about rehab in Glenrothes, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 088 66 86.

The wide range of therapeutic treatment at drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes

Rehab offers a range of addiction treatments. Your programme will include some or all of the following.

In order to heal, it’s paramount that you immerse in the process. At times it’s uncomfortable but this often coincides with where the most important healing comes from.

• Motivational interviewing is a therapy that was developed especially to treat alcohol issues. It’s since been used to treat drug problems too. It’s really useful when people experience ambivalent thoughts about giving up and also supports you to find deep motivation to change.
• A counselling service is provided. The focus here is on developing self-awareness and learning how your past has led to your present and understanding what you want for your future.
• Cognitive behavioural therapy is provided as it’s an evidence-based treatment shown to help people quit substances throughout the world. You’ll learn your triggers, thought processes and how to more effectively manage your behaviour.
• Dialectical behavioural therapy is important for people who have issues regulating emotions. Here you’ll learn how to do so and this will have positive effects on managing triggers.
• Family counselling might be offered. This is essential for families where relationships have broken down and communication avenues need support.
• Holistic therapies are a relaxed and enjoyable part of treatment programmes at a drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes. The emphasis on connecting the mind to the body and increasing internal awareness. Activities include equine therapy, art therapy, music therapy, yoga, tai chi, reiki, ear acupuncture, and meditation.

1. Alcohol rehab in Glenrothes

Some people will need an alcohol detox. This is especially important where alcohol dependency exists. The withdrawal process for people in this situation is particularly distressing and can actually be fatal at worst.

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms include:

• Shaking and sweating
• Extreme anxiety and low moods
• Insomnia
• Sickness and diarrhoea
• Hallucinations
• Seizures

A medical team will ensure that your physical safety is looked after when you first enter rehab.

You’ll be prescribed Librium which reduces symptoms. This lasts around ten days and at the end you’ll be alcohol-free and the Librium dosage will have been tapered off to the point you don’t need it.

After detox, you’ll properly focus on the psychological aspects of healing the alcohol addiction.

At Rehab Recovery, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more information, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 088 66 86.

2. Drug rehab in Glenrothes

Some people are addicted to drugs which cause physical dependencies. These tend to be opioid-based or benzodiazepines.

Quitting can lead to many unwelcome effects which is why a medically-assisted detox is important.

Withdrawal symptoms of drug dependency include:

• Cold and flu-like symptoms
• Aches and pains in the body
• Sickness and diarrhoea
• Extreme panic and anxiety
• Mood swings
• Blurred vision
• Hallucinations

Medication will be provided by the in-house doctor so that you’re weaned off the substance over ten days. By the end you’ll be clear of the substance and medication and will have had a smooth journey where withdrawal is managed so you’re as relaxed as possible.

After this, your treatment will turn towards the psychological therapies that will change compulsive behaviours and thoughts that cause you to use drugs.

Relapse prevention post-rehab

There is a focus on relapse prevention as a form of aftercare. This makes up part of your personalised rehab programme. It’s important that you’re supported after rehab to remain sober.

Though you’ll have developed new skills and habits to manage abstinence, there will still be some contact with rehab staff.

Depending on their personal circumstances, some residents might have counselling on a weekly basis, especially if they’re particularly susceptible to emotional distress or have ongoing difficulties in their living environments.

Many people will be fine enough with just their relapse prevention plan in place which outlines useful coping mechanisms, who to contact when there are difficult moments, and next steps to focus on in relation to staying healthy.

At Rehab Recovery, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more information, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 088 66 86.

Call us to find out about drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes

If you’re interested in finding out more about going to a private drug and alcohol rehab in Glenrothes, then call the Rehab Recovery team.

We work with people with addictions every day. Our job is to match people to the most suitable rehab for them.

For some, it might be in the Glenrothes area, and for others, a placement further afield is more suitable.

We understand what rehabs specialise in what areas and after a conversation with you will know which clinics will suit your needs most.

At Rehab Recovery, we offer free advice from a team of non-judgemental professionals, many of whom are in recovery and understand how hard it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more information, simply reach out to our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 088 66 86.

References

[1] https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk

[2] https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/cop-raids-net-22000-worth-23571416