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Drug & Alcohol Rehab Weymouth

Drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth has a significant social function, working to reduce the rates of drug and alcohol abuse, and all the negative impacts that stem from that.

Despite being located in the county of Dorset, which is widely regarded as one of the UK’s richer areas, Weymouth is regularly ranked as one of the most deprived towns in the UK.

Weymouth has some of the highest rates of crime and antisocial behaviour in the county of Dorset, and this is linked with the abuse of drugs and alcohol, and the crimes stemming from that.

Due to this crime rate, in part, alcohol and drug rehab services in Weymouth are important to the local community and play a significant role.

By helping people to begin their path out of addiction, and towards recovery and abstinence, drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth is reducing the number of people with active addictions to substances in the area.

This helps to re-establish social relationships which may have broken down and reduces the demand for illegal drug trafficking in the area.

Because it plays an important role in the community of Weymouth, local people, as well as people living with an addiction to drugs and alcohol, should be aware of the process of drug and alcohol rehab, and how it functions in Weymouth.

Start your long-term recovery journey today by calling our expert team on 0800 088 66 86

Staging an intervention for drug and alcohol addiction

If you are familiar with drug addiction or alcohol addiction and have researched anything to do with addiction before, you may be familiar with the concept of staging and intervention.

Sometimes, in order to help someone with addiction come to terms with their addiction and make positive changes to their life, a group of family and friends will stage an intervention.

In practice, staging an intervention is usually defined by the following steps:

• Step one: Come together as a group to share your feelings with the addict. This will include any impact their addiction has had on your lives, and any concerns you may have about their welfare now and in the future.
• Step two: As a group, you will set goals for the addict. These goals should be achievable and measurable. It shouldn’t be something as broad as ‘reduce your substance abuse’ and instead should be something specific like ‘reach out to drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth’.
• Step three: Share what the consequences will be if they fail to reach their goal, or if they fail to make substantial progress towards their goal. These consequences might be refusing to help them with the consequences of their actions, or refusing to help them with financial assistance.

The CRAFT approach to intervention

There are many ways to stage an intervention, and some have different focuses than others, grounded in different philosophies.

The ‘Community reinforcement approach and family training’ approach to intervention (widely known as the CRAFT approach) is one of the more researched methods of intervention which sees higher levels of success. This is because it is simple and easy to understand, even if it is not always easy to enact in practice.

The CRAFT approach’s entire aim is to show the addict what the difference is between their good behaviours and their negative behaviours.

It will show that good behaviours are met with rewards and positive reinforcement and good outcomes. So, when the addicted person takes steps towards their goal or achieves a goal, this needs to be rewarded with a celebration or some other kind of reward.

Vice versa, the CRAFT approach reinforces the idea that negative behaviour leads to negative consequences by letting the negative consequences occur without stepping in to protect the addict.

This will allow the addict to see very clearly what the differences are between their good behaviours and their bad behaviours, ultimately helping them to make positive choices and steps going forwards.

Some interventions only succeed in the short term, and some don’t succeed at all. Because of this, it is important to remember that the impact of an intervention isn’t always straightforward, and it might make the addict think differently about their addiction in the future, potentially leading to them seeking out drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth, with your support.

For more help staging an intervention to guide a loved one towards alcohol and drug addiction treatment services in Weymouth, call us today on 0800 088 66 86

How do I know if I’m addicted to drugs or alcohol?

Addiction to drugs and alcohol carries an imposing social stigma.

You might worry that, if you are diagnosed with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it will damage your personal relationships and your work relationships, and that you will find it harder to progress through life as you have done in the past, with the weight of a new label.

However, in reality, the opposite is true. Ignoring your addiction, and trying to avoid conversations about it can cause the most damage.

Nevertheless, the shame and guilt that comes with thinking about a potential addiction can make you think and act irrationally, and it can ensure that you live in a state of denial about your addiction and the way it impacts your life.

Because of this, recognising that you have an addiction can be hard, and it can prevent you from accessing drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth even if that would be best for you.

Don’t let addiction control your life – take the first step towards addiction treatment in Weymouth by calling us on 0800 088 66 86

How to determine whether you are addicted to drugs or alcohol: the CAGE questionnaire

The CAGE questionnaire takes away some of the pressure that comes with thinking about your addiction, and the ways in which it has impacted your life and the lives of the people around you.

The CAGE questionnaire gives you an informal diagnosis of addiction to drugs or alcohol, and it is easy to use, quick to use and can be found online.

If you answer yes to two or more of the questionnaire’s six questions, it is a strong indicator that you are living with addiction.

If you are a close family member or friend of someone who you suspect may be in denial about their addiction, consider suggesting that they take this test as a first step.

This knowledge can ultimately have a huge effect and can be the motivating force that pushes you to seek help and look for services which offer drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth.

Start your long-term recovery journey at a rehab in Weymouth by calling our expert team on 0800 088 66 86

What is rehab?

Drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth will aim to ensure that you leave your time in rehab without a current addiction, and are prepared to take on life’s challenges without falling back into negative cycles of addiction.

If you are addicted to a physically addictive substance, your first step in rehab will be a drug detox treatment.

This might require medical support as you avoid the worst outcomes of withdrawal symptoms, and it is important to remove the final traces of the substance from your body before you progress.

The aim of therapy and addiction counselling, which is the next step of initial treatment, is to get to grips with the ‘why’ behind your addiction.

If you understand what triggered your addiction, and what circumstances led you to it, you can do your best to avoid repeating those actions in the future as you recover.

Support in the form of aftercare will primarily put you in contact with relevant support groups, where you can meet like-minded people with similar experiences, and you can learn from each other as you progress towards abstinence.

To learn more about rehab in Weymouth, call us today on 0800 088 66 86

Can I receive addiction treatment in Weymouth on the NHS?

Seeking private drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth isn’t your only option if you decide that you need rehab. The NHS does have a capacity for some rehab treatment.

The benefit of this is that the NHS service is free at the point of use, and you can have the treatment without incurring the costs of a private rehab centre in Weymouth.

However, there are also downsides to bear in mind.

The NHS rehab treatment is separate from other forms of NHS care, and because of this, funding is ring-fenced and allocated by local councils and bodies. You would have to make an application for funding, and you might be called before a committee.

From application to decision, the process can take up to half a year, and acceptance isn’t guaranteed.

If you need drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth as a matter of urgency, you should seriously consider the benefits of private providers and clinics.

Should I go to inpatient or outpatient rehab treatment in Weymouth?

Inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth are very different experiences, and they have different outcomes. Generally speaking, inpatient treatment is the most effective method in terms of long-term outcomes.

However, outpatient treatment allows you to carry on with your life during treatment, with more flexibility. So how do you decide which treatment for drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth to choose?

Lots of factors will influence your decision.

Firstly, there are medical factors. Some substances are physically addictive, and withdrawing from them can cause serious withdrawal symptoms. If you are addicted to a physically addictive substance, an inpatient stay is normally recommended over an outpatient stay.

However, your personal circumstances will also feed in your decision. If you are a person with lots of responsibilities as a carer, for example as a parent, you may find that outpatient treatment could be your only option. Outpatient treatment also costs less, and this will factor into the decision too.

Understanding the differences between inpatient rehab in Weymouth and outpatient rehab in Weymouth will help you to come to an informed decision on which is right for you.

For guidance choosing between inpatient and outpatient rehab in Weymouth, call our team on 0800 088 66 86

Inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Weymouth

Removing yourself from your normal home environment, where lots of your substance abuse and misuse might have taken place in the past, can be a very important part of the recovery process for some people.

Sometimes, your surroundings can carry too much baggage, and the memory of too much abuse for you to be able to live there while you undergo your treatment without the temptation for relapse.

Inpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth recognises this, and you will instead stay in the clinic throughout your treatment. This is called residential rehab treatment.

Another option is quasi-residential treatment, which also recognises the potentially damaging impact of living in your normal place of residence during treatment, but also acknowledges that you might not want to stay in the clinic the whole time.

In quasi-residential treatment, you will stay in the clinic for your treatment sessions and then stay in separate accommodation elsewhere.

Outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Weymouth

Outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth is a completely different experience from inpatient drug and alcohol rehab, and unsurprisingly, this leads to different results.

Generally speaking, outpatient drug and alcohol treatment is less effective at preventing relapse in the long term, but it can still be an important part of your recovery journey even in this instance.

Despite this lower efficacy, outpatient treatment is a fantastic option for lots of people. Outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth works best if you have a milder addiction to a less dangerous substance.

For example, if you are addicted to cannabis, outpatient treatment might be appropriate for you.

Unlike with inpatient treatment, you get to choose where you spend your time when you aren’t attending the clinic for treatment sessions, therapy sessions, and support sessions. This means you can carry on with your life as you recover.

This offers you much more flexibility, and this can work very well if you, for example, are a parent with caregiving responsibilities.

For help choosing between inpatient and outpatient rehab centres in Weymouth, call us on 0800 088 66 86

Alcohol addiction treatment in Weymouth

With intense and dangerous withdrawal symptoms, cravings which can be impossible to control, and regular excessive or compulsive drinking, alcoholism can have a serious negative impact on your life and social outcomes.

If you are experiencing alcoholism, you will find it difficult or impossible to control your actions in relation to the substance.

This results in excessive amounts of drinking which is very damaging both physically and mentally.

If you recognise that you are suffering from alcoholism, you should seek support from a drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth as a matter of extreme importance.

Start your long-term recovery journey today by calling our expert team on 0800 088 66 86

Alcohol rehabilitation in Weymouth

Despite being one of the most common, alcoholism is also one of the most dangerous addictions. On top of the damage to your health more broadly, detoxing from alcohol as an alcoholic can lead to life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if not managed correctly.

As a physically addictive substance, alcohol addiction requires a ten-day Librium-based alcohol detox.

This prescription drug will help to prevent the onset of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, such as alcohol seizures and delirium tremens – and this can be fatal.

Drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth will also help you to manage the other withdrawal symptoms that come with detoxing from alcohol, such as tremors, feelings of anger and a change in mood, nausea, and much more.

After managing your detox and withdrawal symptoms, drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth will support you to access therapy sessions.

These sessions will work on any lingering guilt surrounding your alcohol addiction, and will also help you to come up with coping mechanisms and avoidance strategies, based on your past addiction to alcohol, to manage the presence of any triggers which could cause a relapse.

Cocaine rehab in Weymouth

Cocaine addiction, and therefore the process of treatment, is very different to the process of treating alcohol addiction.

Firstly, this is because cocaine is not physically addictive. This means it does not require a cocaine detox phase, and the withdrawal symptoms are primarily psychological like episodes of depression and feelings of restlessness.

This doesn’t mean that cocaine addiction and crack cocaine addiction is any less important to treat, because it is highly correlated with lower outcomes of mental wellbeing.

Therefore, the primary focus of cocaine treatment at drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth is therapy. Therapy will help you to avoid further addictions in the future by understanding the underlying causes of your addiction in the present.

It will also work on the identification of triggers of cocaine use, and how you can avoid or manage them.

Heroin rehab in Weymouth

Heroin addiction can be fatal, through an accidental overdose. Therefore, it is vital that treatment for heroin addiction from a drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth is sought out as soon as possible.

Heroin treatment, like alcohol treatment, requires a detox because it is a physically addictive substance. Its impact on your body means that a heroin detox phase needs to draw out the last traces of the drug, but this will trigger withdrawal symptoms.

You will be supported through the management of these withdrawal symptoms which will be both physical, like abdominal pain, and psychological, like insomnia.

Various prescription drugs may be used to limit these symptoms and ensure your safety.

After the detox, you will focus on therapy, and learning how to cope with the absence of heroin going forward.

Like with the therapy for the other drugs, you will work on noticing triggers for drug abuse, and learn how to avoid them or cope with them without relying on heroin.

Cannabis rehab in Weymouth

Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug across the whole of the UK. Addiction to the drug can cause a serious decline in mental well-being and academic performance, meaning that young people are especially vulnerable to its impacts.

Cannabis is not physically addictive, and so does not require a cannabis detox. Its withdrawal symptoms are psychological and can be challenging but the experienced team at drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth will support you through the process.

Treatment for cannabis addiction focuses on the therapeutic side of treatment, ensuring that you are able to deal with triggers when you leave rehab and understand what caused your addiction so you can deal with it more effectively and consciously in the future.

Start your long-term recovery journey today by calling our expert team on 0800 088 66 86

What are the different types of drug and alcohol treatment in Weymouth?

For lots of people in the UK, the idea of therapy seems alien. It almost carries its own stigma, with the outdated notion that therapy is only reserved for people with severe mental health illnesses.

This isn’t always the case, and therapy should be looked upon as a positive way for you to take control of your life, and make serious changes.

Without including therapy in your treatment programme at drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth, you might not make the same progress as other recovering addicts and you could be jeopardising your entire future success.

This is because, after ensuring your immediate health and well-being, therapy could be one of the most important factors in your journey through recovery.

The most common form of therapy administered to people with a history of addiction and substance abuse is cognitive behavioural therapy.

CBT was designed to deconstruct negative cycles, and examine the reasons for negative behaviours in an attempt to make lasting change.

This means that it is by far and away the most suited form of therapy for addressing addiction, as it is entirely focused on the assessment of negative patterns of behaviour.

But, while CBT might initially seem to be your best option, the team at drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth understands that CBT might not always be the best therapy for you.

If you have had prior experience with CBT and have not found it useful, or if you have specific circumstances that impact the implementation of CBT, there will be other options open to you.

Some of these options include:

• Group therapy
• Individual therapy
• Motivational interviewing (MI)
• Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
• Holistic therapy (art therapy, music therapy, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, nutritional counselling, etc.)
• Family therapy
• Brief interventions
• Contingency management

Each has its own positive attributes and limitations, and by default, CBT is likely to be your best option. But, if you want to discuss alternative therapy options you should speak to the team at drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth who will work to find the best option for you and your specific needs.

What is a dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment acknowledges that in lots of cases, addiction is connected to another underlying mental health condition.

Often these mental health conditions interact in complex ways, so a person living with addiction and diagnosed with schizophrenia, for example, won’t receive effective treatment if they are only treated for their presentation of addiction.

Recognising the existence of the underlying mental health condition, and giving another diagnosis alongside addiction, can help you to understand your behaviour, and understand why you feel the way you feel.

Successful dual diagnosis treatment goes beyond the treatment of addiction.

Making a relapse prevention plan at a drug and alcohol rehab in Weymouth

A relapse prevention plan is unique to you, and it involves a coherent and well-developed plan for how to avoid slipping back into addiction as you progress down the path of recovery.

It will typically be developed during your time in therapy, where you will assess what triggers led to your addictive behaviour.

You will plan how to avoid the triggers, and how to manage them when they can’t be avoided.

You will also plan for the event in which you relapse, and you will focus on how you can get back onto the recovery path without punishing yourself too much for your relapse.

Rehab aftercare and support services in Weymouth

Just as important as a relapse prevention plan is your aftercare plan.

An aftercare plan acts as a follow-up to your treatment and commonly involves taking advantage of the services provided by various support groups.

Often, this includes considering getting involved in:

• SMART Recovery: SMART recovery is one of several international support groups that seek to support addicts along their recovery journey. It has a large online presence and promotes forgiveness and rationality in relation to your addiction.
• Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous might be the most well-known support group for recovering addicts. It offers weekly local sessions where you will meet and talk to other members, supporting each other’s recovery with the use of the 12-step programme. Narcotics Anonymous was built on the foundation of AA, and it has the same principles but applies them to all recovering addicts rather than just alcoholics.

You can also make use of the continued services of the rehab clinic, such as advice and at-home detox kits.

Start your long-term recovery journey today by calling our expert team on 0800 088 66 86

How much does rehab in Weymouth cost?

Effective rehab treatment for addiction is expensive and will require a financial commitment. The extent of how much the treatment costs will depend on the type of treatment plan you used.

The typically recommended four-week inpatient stay can cost £1000 a week for the cheapest options, £10,000 a week for the most expensive options, and somewhere around £3,500 a week for the average option in the UK.

Rehab is expensive, and that is unavoidable. But, remember what impact it could have on your future, and the well-being of yourself and those around you.

Get Help Today

To gain access to support or to ask any further questions relating to addiction and associated rehab, please do not hesitate to contact Rehab Recovery on 0800 088 66 86 today.

Our professional, confidential and entirely free helpline is available 24/7 for any rehab support you may need.

When you make the choice to get help for your addiction, you’re making the decision to pursue a happier, healthier and longer life.

We also offer admission to rehabclinics in a variety of locations near to Weymouth, including in Exeter, Poole, Bournemouth, Yeovil, Taunton and many other sites across the UK.