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Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Kensington and Chelsea

Addiction is a non-discriminatory disease; anyone from any walk of life can be affected. From 2020 to 2021, there were over 275,000 adults in contact with drug rehab and alcohol rehab services in the UK – a slight increase from the previous years’ records (1).

When an individual is addicted, the substance(s) they are addicted to often changes the way that the brain works by altering neural pathways.

Because of this, the individual will continuously seek the substance, becoming dependent on it to feel ‘normal’ or to be able to go about their day-to-day life as they usually would.

With alcohol addiction, one of the main chemicals affected is serotonin, the chemical associated with mood regulation and anxiety.

When alcohol is not consumed, an individual’s body may struggle to produce this chemical alone, especially after a long period of usage.

For this reason, alcohol is one of the most addictive substances, helping to produce serotonin in the short term but making it more of a struggle when alcohol is not present in the long term.

You can read more about the disease of addiction here.

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What is rehabilitation in Kensington and Chelsea like?

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

Rehabilitation is the process in which an individual will work through a number of alcohol or drug addiction treatment programmes and therapies in order to manage their addiction in the long term.

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.

Through drug and alcohol rehab in Kensington and Chelsea, these addiction treatment programmes will often be specialised for each individual, focussing on personalised individual differences and suitable treatments in each case – not a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

These are as follows: detoxification, rehabilitation, and aftercare.

Progressing through each stage in order is proven to give individuals the best possible chance at long-term recovery, aiming to equip them with the best tools and management techniques possible for their long-term abstinence.

Experts have agreed that abstinence is far more effective than harm reduction or moderation management – as a result, that’s what most rehabs focus on.

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Holding an intervention in Kensington and Chelsea

Often, entering residential rehab centres or beginning an addiction treatment programme in Kensington and Chelsea may not be the best first step for many individuals.

Whether the individual is in denial, nervous about their future, or for any other reason, employing other measures initially may be a better choice.

In these cases, it may be suitable to hold an intervention before any further decisions are made.

With the presence of a counsellor or interventionist, individuals struggling with alcohol or drug addiction will discuss their experiences with those around them who may also be affected by their disorder.

As part of this, the individual may share their cravings and triggers, helping those around them to guide them into making further decisions about their rehabilitation, and potentially suggesting rehabilitative methods that they feel may be appropriate.

This is monitored and mediated by the counsellor/interventionist.

Modern techniques of intervention, such as the CRAFT approach (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), are shown to have a far higher rate of success than more traditional techniques, resulting in a success rate of around 75% in terms of encouraging the individual to seek further care (2).

This is due to their invitational approach – a far more reassuring and relationship-building method compared to the more confrontational approach taken by many more traditional forms of intervention.

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How much does drug and alcohol rehab cost in Kensington and Chelsea?

Unfortunately, there is no set cost to rehab and its associated treatments.

Though factors such as the history of addiction and severity of symptoms may be thought of as the factor most contributing to the overall cost of rehab, this is often not the case.

For most, the majority of the cost of rehab is due to a completely different factor – the type of accommodation.

The two main types of accommodation are outlined below:

• Single-occupancy rooms – residing alone, individuals in these rooms will incur a higher cost due to the cost of upkeep and supervision for one person per room. For the recommended stay of 28-days, individuals can pay an average of £10,000 or more. For a 10-day detox, individuals may pay around £4,500.
• Multi-occupancy rooms – residing in a room with other patients, is the lesser expense of the two; the cost of living in multi-occupancy rooms is split between the residents, meaning that it is often far less. For the recommended 28-day stay, individuals may pay around £6,000 or around £3,000 for a 10-day detox.

Please bear in mind that other factors such as insurance may affect this overall cost and prices are taken as an average at the time of writing.

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Is addiction treatment in Kensington and Chelsea available on the NHS?

Though some rehabilitative services are available through the NHS in Kensington and Chelsea, these are often limited.

The most common drug and alcohol rehab treatments accessed through the NHS include therapies – both individual addiction counselling and group therapy. This is due to the reduced cost of providing these services compared to residential rehab, for example.

Accessing residential care is extremely rare through the NHS due to the increased cost of these services.

In some cases, the individual seeking care may be advised to seek external funding for this type of care if necessary, appealing to local councils or setting up a crowdfunding scheme to raise the required funds.

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How long does residential rehab in Kensington and Chelsea last?

As with the cost of rehab, there is no definite way to predict the length of time that an individual will spend in drug and alcohol rehab in Kensington and Chelsea.

Again, factors such as the severity of the addiction and the individual’s history of addiction may come into play, but there is no way of accurately estimating this at the beginning of an individual’s treatment.

Instead, Rehab Recovery provides a recommended length of stay and assures individuals that this can be adjusted depending on their needs and/or engagement with their current course of treatment.

The recommended duration of stay, in general, is 28-days.

This is so that individuals have a chance to undergo alcohol or drug detox at the beginning of their treatment, settle into life within a residential centre, and participate in a number of addiction treatment programmes specialised to their requirements.

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Comparing NHS treatments to private rehab in Kensington and Chelsea

The level of addiction cares available through both NHS or council-based services and private residential care very massively.

The two are compared below, including the benefits and drawbacks of both:

• NHS/council-funded treatments – these are often the most widely accessed type of care, being accessible, convenient, and free of charge for most who use these services. However, this often results in long waiting lists, with individuals being unable to access the care that they may need immediately. Additionally, accessing the same addiction specialist may be incredibly rare, as these services are high in demand.
• Private residential care – perhaps the more stereotypical option for drug and alcohol rehab in Kensington and Chelsea, residential care is proven to be the most effective form of rehabilitative treatment available. With 24/7 access to expert addiction staff, this type of care is far more reliable and consistent. The drawback for some may be the overall cost, though this is outlined in the previous paragraphs and can be discussed further with Rehab Recovery.

Inpatient or outpatient care: what is the difference?

For some individuals at the beginning of the rehabilitative journey, it may be useful to consider rehab options at their most basic: inpatient and outpatient care.

Through drug and alcohol rehab in Kensington and Chelsea, both options are available, generally referring to the environment in which an individual will undergo rehabilitative treatments.

With inpatient care, individuals stay within a residential rehab centre, specially selected for them and ensured that it is the best fit for their needs and requirements. Individuals will take part in rehabilitative activities and therapies as part of their everyday routine.

This is generally the type of care offered to most individuals struggling with addiction, though it is especially suitable for those with a long history of addiction or those with more serious alcohol withdrawal symptoms and/or cravings.

Alternatively, individuals may choose outpatient care. This refers to the types of treatment undertaken within their local area, often while still residing at home or still in the local area of Kensington and Chelsea.

Often, many of the techniques and therapies partook in through outpatient care are very similar to those undertaken through a residential centre, though it is the regularity and frequency of these treatments that make up the main difference.

Through outpatient care, individuals may attend an addiction counselling session weekly or monthly as opposed to being part of their everyday routine.

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Alcohol detox and rehabilitation in Kensington and Chelsea

Alcohol is one of the most addictive and widespread drugs available in the UK. Due to its widespread availability and lack of regulations in terms of consumption, alcohol addictions make up a large percentage of addictions in the UK.

Alcohol is a physically addictive drug, meaning that detoxification can be life-threatening for those with a long-term alcohol addiction if not properly monitored or supervised.

During detox through drug and alcohol rehab in Kensington and Chelsea, it may be suitable to introduce a pharmacological intervention such as use of the prescription drug Librium.

Known to reduce the physical withdrawal symptoms of alcohol addiction, Librium is prescribed in extreme cases of alcohol withdrawal to combat symptoms such as alcoholic seizures, delirium tremens, and increased sweating.

From this intervention, individuals are then recommended to take part in a further 3 weeks of treatment, following a successful and effective treatment throughout detoxification. This is to combat the other effects of alcohol addiction, especially focusing on those relating to psychological and mental health factors.

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Cocaine rehab in Kensington and Chelsea

As another highly addictive substance, cocaine is a huge concern to the health of those residing across the UK, as well as specifically in Kensington and Chelsea.

Known as a strong psychological drug, cocaine can cause behavioural changes, something which friends and family around the individual may pick up on.

If used in the long-term, heavy cocaine users can risk psychological crashes – something that takes a long time to recover from.

Cocaine and crack cocaine are not physically addictive, so cocaine detox is not necessary, but the process of properly following rehabilitation is just as important.

After transitioning away from cocaine, individuals are often recommended to take part in the following therapies focussed on the mental health effects of long-term cocaine usage as they are often far more serious than the physical symptoms managed in detoxification.

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Heroin rehab in Kensington and Chelsea

Another highly addictive substance, heroin poses a huge risk to thousands across the UK.

Over half the individuals currently in drug and alcohol rehab are receiving help for opiates – a category which contains heroin and other similar drugs (1).

In the short-term, heroin provides individuals with strong euphoric highs, making it highly addictive, but in the long-term heroin can cause serious mental degradation.

Heroin is a physically addictive drug, like alcohol, meaning that the process of detoxification is extremely dangerous if not suitably monitored and supported.

Usually, with long-term heroin addictions, individuals are recommended to take part in a process called tapering during heroin detox. This is the slow transition from heroin to heroin-like prescription drugs such as methadone or buprenorphine to reduce the life-threatening physical withdrawal symptoms.

Following this, individuals are recommended to take part in further rehabilitative treatments, especially those focussing on the psychological elements that may have been affected as a result of long-term heroin usage.

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Cannabis rehab in Kensington and Chelsea

Cannabis remains the most commonly consumed drug in the UK (3). Although perhaps not as commonly thought of as a highly addictive drug such as those mentioned previously in the category of class A drugs, cannabis still poses a risk to thousands of individuals’ health.

Cannabis can have a variety of effects across individuals, depending on their previous history of consumption and the type of cannabis consumed.

Some of the most common effects are listed below:

• Enhanced introspection
• Increased appetite
• Increased libido
• Changes in perception of space and time
• Paranoia
• Increased risk of panic attacks

There is no such thing as a ‘cannabis detox’, though withdrawing slowly from usage is an essential stage of cannabis rehabilitation.

From this, individuals are encouraged to take part in psychological rehab treatments, such as therapies or holistic treatments in order to tackle the mental health effects that long-term cannabis users can have.

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Common types of therapy available through rehab in Kensington and Chelsea

No two individuals will experience rehab the same, just as they will not experience addiction the same.

Because of this, every type of therapy or rehabilitative treatment through drug and alcohol rehab in Kensington and Chelsea is specialised to the individual.

The most common types of therapy experienced in rehab are listed below:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
• Motivational interviewing (MI)
• Family drug support
• Twelve-step facilitation therapy (TSF)
• Co-dependency therapy
• Brief interventions
• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Holistic therapy (art therapy, music therapy, yoga, mindfulness, meditation, nutritional counselling, etc.)

Not all of these will be experienced by every individual, though these are the most likely to be experienced or to come across during an individual’s time in rehab.

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Dual diagnosis: what is it and how does it help in rehab?

Dual diagnosis is the process of receiving two diagnoses at once. Often, addiction is thought of as a by-product of an underlying mental health condition, meaning that the two conditions are often diagnosed at the same time.

Common co-occurring mental health issues include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia – though there are many more conditions, these are simply the most common.

During rehab, the best rehabilitation programmes will focus on both conditions, following the dual diagnosis approach.

Through drug and alcohol rehab in Kensington and Chelsea, all recommendations through Rehab Recovery will follow this approach, meaning that individuals are undergoing the best possible course of treatment suitable for their needs.

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How rehabs help with relapse prevention

As a vital part of an individual’s time in rehabilitation in Kensington and Chelsea, they are likely to undergo relapse prevention planning.

Designed to help individuals manage their addiction alone after leaving rehab, these plans are an essential part of rehabilitation in the long term.

As part of their plan, individuals are encouraged to include the following information:

• Triggers
• Cravings
• Contact number for their addiction supervisor
• Contact numbers for individuals in their addiction support network e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous

Though not every individual is guaranteed to relapse after leaving their chosen rehabilitation programme, having a plan is the best possible measure to avoid future stressors and/or be available in the case that it is needed.

For many individuals, creating this plan may simply provide them with peace of mind going into the future of their long-term recovery.

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After rehab: aftercare and future support

Through drug and alcohol rehab in Kensington and Chelsea, individuals will usually be offered some form of aftercare services.

Provided once the individual has completed their addiction treatment programme, either in a centre or through a local addiction treatment service provider, aftercare is designed to continue providing support if needed.

Often, this will include contact with an addiction supervisor for up to a year after leaving rehab as well as the potential to be admitted back to a centre if needed.

In most cases, aftercare will also include being enrolled into an addiction support network.

This is a great way for individuals to meet like-minded people, share their experiences, and learn from others’ coping techniques in the long term.

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Get Help Today

If you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction in Kensington and Chelsea, call Rehab Recovery for free today on 0800 088 66 86 and kickstart your recovery.

We can help you begin the recovery process immediately and find a suitable rehab clinic to meet your unique requirements.

We also offer our rehab services across a variety of locations across London, including in Barnet, Beckenham, Bexley, Brent Cross, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Hackney, Hammersmith, Haringey, Harlow, Harrow, Islington, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Orpington, Redbridge, Romford, Sevenoaks, Southwark, Tottenham, Twickenham, Uxbridge, Wandsworth, Watford, Westminster.

References

[1] UK Government, National Statistics: Adult substance misuse treatment statistics 2020 to 2021: report: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/substance-misuse-treatment-for-adults-statistics-2020-to-2021/adult-substance-misuse-treatment-statistics-2020-to-2021-report

[2] Meyers, R.J., Miller, W.R., Hill, D.E. and Tonigan, J.S., 1998. Community reinforcement and family training (CRAFT): Engaging unmotivated drug users in treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse, 10(3), pp.291-308.

[3] Office for National Statistics: Drug misuse in England and Wales: year ending March 2020: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/drugmisuseinenglandandwales/yearendingmarch2020