Drug Rehab

If you or a loved one is suffering from drug addiction, knowing what to do next and where to turn to for help and support can be challenging.

At Action Rehab, we have helped thousands of people get back on their feet through drug rehabilitation programmes across the UK. We offer a residential drug rehab service for drug addiction at Action Rehab.

Addiction experts run our treatment programmes to ensure a safe environment for our clients. Each programme is bespoke to the individual, and our clients are assessed before admission to decide which treatment methods are most appropriate for their needs.

Drug Rehab Treatment: Inpatient or Outpatient?

You can attend drug rehab for addiction treatment at either an inpatient facility or through outpatient treatment.

Inpatient drug rehab involves residing at the residential rehab facility full-time. Here, you’ll be monitored closely with dedicated support staff to motivate and help you succeed in making a full recovery.

Some people opt for inpatient drug rehab because it removes them from their previous environment which is associated with drugs and provides them with a safe space to recover.

However, for some people, a long-term residential stay in drug rehab is not possible due to family and work commitments. For instance, a place of work may not allow an employee to be on leave to attend drug rehab for up to a month at any one time.

Outpatient drug rehab for drug addiction could be a better option for these people or anyone with a less severe form of addiction.

In the case of outpatient drug rehab, the patient attends regular recovery sessions and follow-up group therapy whilst still living at home. This allows the patient to fit their treatment around their living commitments.

Some rehab facilities also offer therapy over the phone if a patient cannot attend their facility due to travel restrictions. It is, however, essential to note that outpatient drug rehab does carry some disadvantages.

On the most basic level, non-residential patients won’t benefit from round-the-clock treatment, care, and leading treatment facilities. Private rehab clinics provide residents with top-quality care, medically assisted detox and nutritional meals.

In addition, an outpatient is not removed from their previous environment, meaning there could be more temptation, and setback or relapse could follow.

Although both inpatient and outpatient treatment are extremely beneficial, the most commonly successful treatment for achieving long term recovery is private drug and alcohol rehab.

Addiction Treatment at Action Rehab

There are usually two main stages in treating drug addiction in any typical drug addiction rehab clinic. An addiction expert and medical recovery workers oversee all phases of an addiction treatment programme to ensure you have the safest and best care.

Drug detox

The first stage is the drug detox process (especially in severe cases), where a person’s system is cleansed and detoxed of the substance(s) they are addicted to.

This process can be uncomfortable for addicts as drug withdrawal symptoms from the addicted drug are experienced during this stage and can be hard to manage.

The benefit of receiving treatment at a drug rehab clinic is that during this process, you will receive around-the-clock medical care. You’ll also have professionals readily available equipped with prescription medication that can help alleviate any withdrawal symptoms experienced.

Drug rehab

The second stage of the programme will be rehab. This is where you will undergo several forms of intensive addiction therapy in a medically controlled and secure environment. With the therapy stage, patients will understand how to tackle the psychological dependency on the substance they are addicted to.

As well as intensive therapy, many residential rehab programmes require their patients to be placed on a unique nutritional plan. These plans typically include nutrition workshops that help addicts understand the importance of getting their overall physical health back on track to prevent relapse.

It is essential that when treating drug addiction, you go down a healthy route that has been medically tried and tested, with evidence to prove that it is safe. It is not advisable to go ‘cold turkey’ at home alone without the support from addiction recovery specialists and medical professionals.

Doing so can prove very dangerous, especially if opiates such as heroin, codeine or hydrocodone are the substance you are addicted to, as a potential overdose could be a significant risk.

If you are unsure of the drug or alcohol detox process or how it works, get in touch with our team today. We can discuss your local rehab options and help you understand the drug detox process.

It is generally believed that many drug addicts can be effectively treated within a drug rehab facility. Drug Rehab facilities are known for their high success rates in treating addicts for a wide range of substances.

Addiction therapies also aim to change the patients’ behaviour and alleviate mental health issues that may exist alongside their addiction with a dual diagnosis rehab programme.

Everyone responds to treatment differently; however, local rehab facilities are well equipped with many resources in achieving sobriety for their patients.

With access to equipment, staff, medication and top-of-the-range facilities, it provides a brilliant starting block for addicts to achieve long term recovery.

How Long are Residential Rehab Programmes?

You have a number of options to choose from once you have decided to attend a residential facility for treatment, from location, length of stay and treatment facility.

The most recommended length of time for a rehab programme is at least 28 days, as this provides you with the opportunity to fully apply yourself to the rehab programme and complete your detox and rehabilitation therapies.

There are also shorter stays available, such as a 10 day detox programme which supports you throughout the process.

Although it is very important to have access to medical care during this period, completing therapies to treat your mental health and unpack your addiction are some of the best forms of treatment and is why longer programmes achieve the best recovery rates.

To find out more about the length of treatment at your chosen rehab centre, call the team at Action Rehab today.

Addiction Therapies

At drug rehab, those suffering from drug addictions and mental health issues can gain insight and offload their thoughts during talking therapy sessions.

Therapy sessions are designed to solve any mental disorders resulting from your addiction. Completing these therapy steps will give you a far better chance of successful long term rehabilitation.

Group Therapy

Drug rehab programmes facilitate group therapy sessions that advocate sharing your experience with others undergoing treatment. These sessions allow you to offload any issues with the group, gain insight into coping mechanisms and feel a lot more secure about your current predicament.

1:1 therapy

As well as group therapy sessions, individual therapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy allows those suffering from drug addictions to speak with a counsellor in private. These sessions can be a lot more comfortable for the patient and are more personal to the patient’s needs.

The sessions allow both patient and counsellor to address any underlying mental health problems or causes of their addiction, and talking therapies have been proven to be extremely beneficial in the treatment of addiction disorders.

Holistic therapies

A typical drug rehab clinic also offers activities that are beneficial to the mind and body of the patient, and aim to help treat mental health conditions that may have arisen or become worse as a result of drug misuse.

These include fitness activities, mindfulness activities, bespoke treatment plans, relapse prevention sessions and dietary programmes. These activities ensure that each patient gets what they need to recover mentally and physically.

Many drug rehab facilities adopt evidence-backed holistic approaches to treating drug addiction. This approach encourages the philosophy that a healthy body and mind will help an addict fully recover and prevent relapse.

Holistic therapies such as yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, hypnosis, and art therapy are typically used as part of treatment.

Drug Rehab & Support for Families

Many drug rehab centres have a good family focus and offer family counselling as part of their overall treatment. They understand that addiction doesn’t just affect the sufferer – it affects the people around them, too.

A drug rehab centre will advise on the support that families can give a person in recovery. It will also provide tools to help them deal with psychological and emotional issues related to their family member’s drug addiction.

Most importantly, the support of family and friends is essential in ensuring the success of drug addiction treatment.

Help Finding Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services

Whether you are looking for family support or require a treatment programme yourself, our friendly team are here to help guide you through different treatment options for substance misuse issues.

We offer a family support service to help family members discuss and support their loved ones who suffer from addiction. It can be difficult to talk with them or know the right thing to say, which is what we are here to help with at Action Rehab.

We’ve helped hundreds of people beat both substance abuse and alcohol addiction in the past, so we know how to make you feel at ease when enquiring about these services.

Starting drug treatment

If you have not visited your GP or health professional before about your drug addiction, don’t worry. We can give you a free assessment if you contact us.

We will discuss your drug-taking behaviours, the initial reason you became addicted to drugs, the types of treatment you seek and your availability to undertake that treatment, as well as your budget.

You will be able to discuss any concerns you may have with us and ask questions, which will enable you to better understand the rehabilitation and recovery process from substance abuse.

When you enter rehab, you will have a thorough medical and psychological assessment so that your chosen clinic can meet your needs and determine the severity of your drug addiction.

Many clinics offer bespoke treatment, as every patient is different and may require different things from their treatment. Some may require a detox, while others may not.

If applicable, you will be talked through the medically assisted detox process, what it involves and how your body may react, as well as potential withdrawal symptoms that you may experience.

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John Gillen - Author - Last Updated: 16th November 2017

John is a leading expert in addiction recovery and has been pioneering new techniques such as NAD+ for over 10 years. He’s committed to providing the best treatment options available throughout Europe, including ongoing research into therapies like laser therapy to help people heal from their problems.

Dr Lapa - Addiction Psychiatrist - Last Reviewed: 25/10/2022 2:00 pm

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