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Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Weston Super Mare

Our free service provides clients with access to rehab programmes within comfortable surroundings in and around the Weston Super Mare area. Clients can benefit from a pleasant environment to review their feelings associated with their addiction and to rebuild their lives.

You are taken care of by a team of healthcare professionals when entering rehab. They are available around the clock to make sure your journey to recovery is safe and as easy as possible.

Detoxing can bring with it, very difficult withdrawal symptoms and help is always at hand to deal with these problems.

Drug and Alcohol Stastistics in Weston-Super-Mare

If you live in Weston-Super-Mare but are worried about how much alcohol or drugs your loved ones consume, then it is important to understand the true extent of the drug and alcohol problem in Weston-Super-Mare.

In North Somerset, there are approximately 45,000 adults who drink over the recommended levels.

Of these individuals, almost 3.5% are known to be dependent on alcohol, meaning that they would experience withdrawal symptoms if they were to withdraw from drinking alcohol for some time [1].

A study has revealed that over 25,000 people living in Weston-Super-Mare and North Somerset admitted to binge drinking regularly [1].

As a result of this, more people than ever have been admitted to hospitals with an alcohol-related issues [1].

In particular, Weston-Super-Mare and South Somerset have the highest levels of drinking when it comes to males living in the area [1].

This means that more men were likely to binge drink compared to women, and those aged between 30 and 44 years old were also a lot more likely to binge drink than anyone aged younger or older [1].

Alcohol abuse and crime are intrinsically linked. A study carried out by the British Crime Survey found that almost half of all offenders arrested in North Somerset were under the influence of alcohol when it came to violent incidents [1].

Most of these calls were made between 10 pm and 5 am, and the majority of these arrests were made on Friday and Saturday nights when people were most likely to be drinking and out and about [1].

Unfortunately, alcohol abuse is usually high when it comes to areas with high levels of alcohol abuse.

Women in Weston-Super-Mare who have experienced domestic violence are 15 times more likely to become dependent and addicted to alcohol than women who have never experienced domestic violence before [1].

Weston-Super-Mare is also worse than average compared to the rest of the country for providing specialised treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders [1].

When it comes to substance abuse in general across Weston-Super-Mare, 48% of all individuals who were seeking treatment were parents [1].

This will inevitably have an effect on young people and their own experiences with drug and substance abuse. 40% of all young people who sought help for their addiction issues cited alcohol as their main substance [1].

Unfortunately, North Somerset has high levels of unemployment and a high level of individuals who are seeking help from state benefits. Alcohol has been cited as the main reason why people in North Somerset do not work[1].

More work needs to be done to get people living in North Somerset and Weston-Super-Mare access to treatment for their substance use disorder, as currently, only 6% of those addicted to alcohol are currently seeking treatment [1].

If you are worried about someone and think that they need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, then speak to someone at Rehab Recovery.

For more information on Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, contact us today on 0800 088 66 86.

The Diagnosis Process for Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Weston-Super-Mare

The diagnosis process in Weston-Super-Mare is very straightforward. Most rehab centres and doctors use one very popular diagnostic tool, which is used throughout most rehab centres across the rest of the UK.

The most popular diagnostic criteria are called the ASAM criteria. This is a great tool used throughout the industry to help to determine how severe someone’s addiction issues are.

The ASAM criteria focus on 6 dimensions, which look at an individual’s habits and routines.

The 6 dimensions are listed and explained below for you:

• Dimension 1: Withdrawal Potential. This diagnostic criterion will examine how likely it is that you will be able to successfully withdraw or not.
• Dimension 2: Physical Health. This will examine how physically healthy you are by looking at your fitness levels, daily habits and things such as your diet.
• Dimension 3: Mental Health. This will look into how mentally healthy you are, and will examine you for any mental health conditions including depression or anxiety.
• Dimension 4: Openness and Commitment to Change. This will look into how ready you are to change your ways and will want to determine how motivated you are to recover.
• Dimension 5: Relapse Potential. This will determine whether or not you can stay sober, and how likely it is that you will relapse in the future.
• Dimension 6: Recovery and Home Environment. The last and final dimension will assess how healthy and useful your home environment is, and it will assess your environment for any potential triggers.

Once you have been assessed on the above 6 ASAM dimensions, doctors and rehab specialists will be able to say whether you are suffering from a mild, moderate or severe addiction.

If you are worried about your addiction issues or are worried about a loved one, get them to ring our team at Rehab Recovery and ask for more information on the ASAM diagnostic criteria and drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare.

For more information on Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, contact us today on 0800 088 66 86.

The Alternatives of Going to Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Weston-Super-Mare

Residential drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare might not be for everyone, and depending on how severe your addiction is, you might not need to attend inpatient drug and alcohol rehab to successfully recover from your drug and alcohol addiction.

Below is a list of some useful and helpful alternatives that should be available to you if residential drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare is simply not suitable for you.

1. Home Detox

Home is a great alternative to inpatient and residential drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare if you only suffer from a mild addiction. In this case, you might not need to attend inpatient rehab and you might be motivated enough to recover and detox in the comfort of your own home.

During a home detox, you will withdraw from the addictive substance in the comfort of your own home and will receive medication from doctors in the post. You will also receive daily phone calls from doctors and therapists to make sure that you are staying on track.

2. Self-Help Groups

If you do not want to attend inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, then you might want to attend self-help groups in the area. Each town will have a range of self-help groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, SMART meetings and Al-Anon.

3. Al-Anon Family Group Meetings

Al-anon family group meetings are available to all loved ones who support those in rehab treatment. Supporting someone with an addiction issue is tough, and takes its toll on everyone involved.

During these meetings, you will get the chance to talk to other people who are all supporting their loved ones through their addiction and will get help and support from them as you work together to overcome any issues you might be having.

4. Outpatient Rehab Treatment

If inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare is not for you, then you might want to consider attending outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare. During outpatient treatment, you will get the chance to remain living at home during your treatment.

You will however have to visit rehab centres on a daily or weekly basis to receive your treatment. This option is particularly popular for anyone who has responsibility at home, including things such as children or jobs.

You will only be considered for outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare if your addiction is deemed mild, as you will have to be motivated enough to stay sober and on track with your rehab visits and recovery.

If you are worried about someone and think that they need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, then speak to someone at Rehab Recovery.

For more information on Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, contact us today on 0800 088 66 86.

Relapse Prevention Plan

If you know anything about addiction, then you will know that not everyone who recovers from a drug and alcohol addiction stays sober and on track.

A lot of people who recover from a drug and alcohol addiction go on to relapse at a later date after leaving drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare.

This is because addiction recovery is not easy, and it isn’t a quick and one-off process. Sometimes it can take individuals numerous times to recover for good.

People do not relapse overnight, either. Relapses happen in three different stages which include an emotional relapse, a mental relapse and a physical relapse.

There are also several warning signs related to each stage of a relapse, which is important to look out for.

Nonetheless, it is incredibly easy to relapse after leaving drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare. This is why more and more rehab centres across Weston-Super-Mare and the rest of the UK have started to include a relapse prevention plan as part of their rehab treatment programmes.

This means that before anyone leaves drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, they will work with specialists to create a relapse prevention plan. This plan should talk them through all the different stages of a relapse, and will also provide them with useful tips and tricks on how to stay sober, despite being exposed to numerous triggers.

You should always include an ‘emergency contact’ in your relapse prevention plan, just in case you need help and support from them.

If you are wondering what else to include in your relapse prevention plan, then you could include the HALT method. The HALT method is where you check to see if you are hungry, angry, lonely or tired when you experience a craving.

You should always cure these cravings first. Lots of people find that when you do, your craving for the addictive substance disappears [2].

If you are worried about someone and think that they need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, then speak to someone at Rehab Recovery.

For more information on Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, contact us today on 0800 088 66 86.

The Benefits of Residential Rehab

We recommend residential treatment because we have found that these programmes are often more effective. When patients enter the residential rehab programme they are removed from many of the problems which facilitated their addiction. This fresh start gives them a chance to go through detox and counselling, without the triggers and influences they normally face.

The inpatient course allows for reflection on their experiences and provides the time to learn how to rebuild their life. Our experience has shown that a 28-day residential programme is often the best way to make sure the changes made in rehab, hold for the rest of their lives.

For more information on Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, contact us today on 0800 088 66 86.

Getting Help in Weston Super Mare

Do you have a problem with addiction that you know needs to be dealt with? We offer a professional assessment of your condition to get you into the ideal rehab programme to increase your chance of success. Get in contact with us as soon as possible, to begin your journey to being in recovery.

For more information on Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Weston-Super-Mare, contact us today on 0800 088 66 86.

FAQ’s

Below, we provide some frequently asked questions and their answers about the drug and alcohol rehab process in Weston-Super-Mare:

1. What is a dual diagnosis?

A dual diagnosis is when you suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction at the same time as suffering from a mental health issue. Unfortunately, this is very common, as most people who suffer from mental health issues go on to abuse substances and vice versa.

When you suffer from a dual diagnosis, you have to undergo a detox first before the mental health side of your addiction will be given any attention. After this has been completed you will then be ready to undergo therapy for your mental health issue.

The most common mental health issues experienced alongside an addiction issue are depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

2. When is an intervention needed?

An intervention is needed when you think a friend or family member desperately needs help for their addiction issues but is currently refusing to get help. An intervention is not your time to guilt trip or force anyone into getting help for their addiction.

However, an intervention is your chance to highlight and stress your worries and concerns and lay out what you think they need to do to recover. This is why you should always go into an intervention well-informed of all the relevant information on local drug and alcohol rehab centres and treatment options.

This is also why we will always recommend that you speak to a professional before holding an intervention so that you understand the different treatment options and what it takes to recover.

You should try to host the intervention in a quiet and private place so that your loved one does not feel overwhelmed in any way. You should also only invite people to the intervention whom your loved one knows and trusts very well. You should also try to avoid using a negative or angry tone with your loved one.

If you want more information on how to host a successful intervention, then you should look into CRAFT. CRAFT stands for Community Reinforcement and Family Training. This provides useful tips and tricks on how to communicate with your loved one in a productive, helpful and proactive way.

Hopefully, by the end of your intervention, your loved ones will be motivated to seek the treatment that they need and confidence enough to pursue drug and alcohol rehab treatment.

If you would like more information on how to hold an intervention, then speak to someone in the Rehab Recovery team.

3. How much does drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare Cost?

Lots of people who need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare put off attending rehab because they know just how expensive it can be. Yes, drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare is expensive, but it is a long-term investment that is well worth it.

The cost of attending drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare also depends on several different factors. Some of these factors are listed below for you.

• How long do you need to stay in rehab for
• What substances you are addicted to
• Whether your addiction requires a detox or not
• Whether you would rather have your private room, or would be happy sharing a room with someone else

If your addiction is only mild, then you might only have to stay in drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare for 7 -10 days. This would set you back anywhere between £2,000 and £6,000.

However, most people stay in drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare for 28 days, which would cost anywhere between £6,000 and £12,000, depending on whether you choose a private or shared room.

4. How long does drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare Last?

How long you need to stay in drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare depends on several factors, including how severe your addiction is and whether you need to undergo a detox or not.

Those who have to undergo a medical detox will have to stay in drug and alcohol rehab in Weston-Super-Mare for a minimum of 7 – 10 days. If you require therapy after this, then you will most likely end up saying another 18 – 28 days, depending on the severity of your addiction.

If you suffer from a dual diagnosis or a particularly severe addiction, then you might need to stay in rehab for as long as 90 days.

References

[1]https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2020-02/alcohol%20misuse%20chapter.pdf

[2] https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/Members/Fellowship-Magazines/Roundabout-Magazine/May-2022/HALT