Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Bishop’s Stortford

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Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Bishop’s Stortford

Addiction is a disorder that can affect any individual.

No matter the individual’s background, social status, or cultural upbringing, addiction is a disease that can have extreme consequences. (1)

When an individual is struggling with addiction, they may not know it, they may be in denial, and they may not be aware of the rehabilitation process and just how beneficial this can be for the treatment of addiction.

Although it can never be completely cured, addiction can be treated through rehabilitation aimed at equipping the individual with specialised and suitable coping mechanisms that they can use in the long term.

Despite this, addiction is still a grossly misunderstood disorder, leading to multiple stereotypes, misconceptions, and mistruths about individuals struggling with addiction. (2)

There are countless options for drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford, and this is where Rehab Recovery is here to help. Through our referral service, we aim to match individuals struggling with addiction to the most suitable treatment available, helping every individual that walks through our door or gives us a call.

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford, contact us today at 0800 088 66 86.

What Types of Addiction Can You Help With?

Rehab Recovery is available to help with any form of addiction.

We understand that addiction is not often simple and that there is a range of differing and widely varying addictions that individuals are struggling with in the modern world.

In general, these are split into lifestyle addictions and substance addictions.

Lifestyle addictions concern addictions that are to do with everyday activities or actions that an individual may have developed into an addiction over time. Examples include gambling addictions, shopping addictions, sex addictions, social media addictions, and mobile phone addictions.

Substance addictions include the more thought-of addictions such as those to alcohol and other drugs such as cocaine, cannabis, heroin, and other drugs.

Signs of an Addiction

Individuals struggling with addiction are not always easy to identify. This is because, as mentioned in the introduction, these individuals may not be aware that their behaviours classify as addictive tendencies, they may be in denial, or they may not be aware of rehabilitation and the process of recovery in general.

This can lead to multiple issues when a loved one or close friend may be making an attempt to encourage the individual to enter some form of rehabilitation through drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford.

However, there are some common signs and symptoms that an individual can look out for in others when suspecting an addiction.

These are listed below:

• becoming stressed/agitated when they are unable to access the substance/activity they are addicted to
• becoming angry/offended when questioned or confronted about their addictive behaviours
• becoming more secretive or hiding their behaviours
• physical changes e.g., pale skin, increased sweating etc. (for substance addictions e.g., alcohol addiction)
• experiencing withdrawal symptoms when they have not consumed the substance they are addicted to in a set period of time

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford, contact us today at 0800 088 66 86.

The Risks of Addiction

If a substance addiction is left untreated for too long, then there can be extreme consequences – some even fatal depending on the individual’s history and severity of their addiction.

For addictions to physically addictive substances such as alcohol and heroin, the effects of heavy consumption and the withdrawal process are extremely risky.

Physical addiction refers to the way in which the substance enters the body, often taking over essential processes within the body and therefore making it very difficult for the individual to function without consuming the substance they are addicted to.

This can cause extreme risks during the withdrawal process as individuals must restore their body to functioning without the substance, often requiring a slow tapering away from the substance to complete abstinence or a replacement substance that can be withdrawn from at a later date.

Our Treatment Programme

Through Rehab Recovery, we solely refer individuals to drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford that follow the abstinence approach to care.

This refers to the process in which individuals completely cease the consumption of the substance they are addicted to over a set period of time.

This can be a sudden withdrawal e.g., going ‘cold turkey’, or it can be a more gradual process depending on the substance that the individual is addicted to.

Abstinence is the most effective approach to rehab as it focuses on the origins of the individual’s addiction and helps them develop methods to help battle cravings.

This is a more effective approach than other approaches such as moderation management and harm reduction, both of which focus on the reduction of the negative effects of addiction rather than treating it at the cause. (3)

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford, contact us today at 0800 088 66 86.

What is the Rehab Process in Bishop’s Stortford?

Rehab Recovery also solely recommends rehabilitation programmes that follow the three essential stages of rehabilitation.

These are as follows:

• Detoxification
• Rehabilitation/therapy
• Aftercare

By following these three steps, in order and with full commitment at each stage, individuals are far more likely to make a full and effective recovery through drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford.

Each of these stages is outlined in the following subheadings.

1. Detox in Bishop’s Stortford

As part of a full detox through drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford, individuals must fully remove the substance they are addicted to from their system, as well as any toxins or harmful chemicals that have built up as a result of the addiction.

This can be a dangerous process if not carefully monitored and supervised. This is why it is never recommended to go through addiction alone, even if the individual feels as if their addiction is not severe enough to require this.

In some instances, it may be suitable for some individuals to receive medical support during the detoxification process.

For example, with severe and long-term alcohol addiction, it is common that the individual may be prescribed Librium to help combat the harmful negative effects of alcohol in the system.

This helps to reduce the risks associated with alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). (4)

2. Rehabilitation/therapy in Bishop’s Stortford

As the bulk of the individual’s time in drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford, individuals will take part in a range of therapies and other addiction treatment programmes.

This can include specialised services, tailored to the individual and specifically chosen depending on the individual’s unique experience.

Not all types of treatment and therapy are useful for every individual in every unique situation, meaning that it is important to find the most suitable treatment programmes in each case.

Common forms of therapy include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family therapy/drug support, holistic therapies, and co-dependency treatment.

3. Aftercare through drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford

After the individual has completed their specialised addiction treatment programme, it is a common misconception that individuals are left to their own devices.

This is not the case.

In most cases, individuals will receive the offer of aftercare services or will be able to access these services themselves.

This can include further learning programmes such as Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) which utilise CBT methods to aid the individual in boosting their addiction knowledge – both in general and specifically for themselves. (5)

This is also the most common stage of rehabilitation in which individuals may access mutual support groups through drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

How to Choose a Recovery Programme

Before making any final decisions about drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford, Rehab Recovery suggests contacting a few potential choices for treatment programmes for taster sessions.

This can be done by getting in contact with local councils to find out which services are available in the individual’s local area and contacting them individually to determine which may be the most suitable.

Though this may not always be possible, taking part in a few taster sessions will give the individual an idea of the experience of rehabilitation, as well as a brief idea of what may or may not be suitable in each individual case.

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford, contact us today at 0800 088 66 86.

How Long Does Alcohol Rehab Last?

The duration of rehabilitation through drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford is not set; each individual has different requirements and needs for what will be suitable for them.

This means that estimating how long an individual may spend in rehabilitation is very difficult.

However, Rehab Recovery suggests a stay of 28 days. This is the amount of time that we recommend for individuals to enter a dedicated centre, undergo a full detox, take part in multiple addiction treatment programmes, as well as arranging any future aftercare.

Please bear in mind that this time is not set in stone, and every individual will still have a slight variation on this, sometimes spending slightly longer or shorter within a dedicated centre.

Why is Inpatient Treatment Right for Me?

Inpatient care, also known as residential rehabilitation, is the most effective form of rehabilitation not only through drug and alcohol rehab in Bishop’s Stortford but across the rest of the UK, too.

This is because residential treatment is the only form of support to offer 24/7 care, expert staff and resources, specialised treatment programmes, and complete separation and safety from the individual’s previous environment.

While undergoing inpatient care, individuals will reside within the centre, living amongst individuals in similar situations and taking part in therapy sessions and other rehabilitative activities as part of their everyday routine.

Contact Us

To find out how Rehab Recovery can help you or someone you love who may be struggling with addiction, please do not hesitate to contact us today.

Take a look at our other webpages, leave a contact form, or call us directly on our addiction support hotline at 0800 088 66 86.

No matter how serious or mild an individual may consider their addiction to be, seeking rehabilitation as soon as possible is of utmost importance.

Get in contact today to start your rehabilitation journey.

References

[1] Berridge, K.C., 2017. Is addiction a brain disease?. Neuroethics, 10(1), pp.29-33.

[2] Truan, F., 1993. Addiction as a social construction: A postempirical view. The Journal of psychology, 127(5), pp.489-499.

[3] Rhodes, T. and Hedrich, D., 2010. Harm Reduction: Evidence, Impacts, and Challenges.

[4] Bayard, M., Mcintyre, J., Hill, K. and Woodside, J., 2004. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome. American family physician, 69(6), pp.1443-1450.

[5] Horvath, A.T., 2000. Smart Recovery®: addiction recovery support from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. Journal of rational-emotive and cognitive-behavior therapy, 18(3), pp.181-191.