What Are The Treatment Options At A Rehab Centre? 

For most addicts, acknowledging that they have a problem with drugs or alcohol will be the hardest step throughout addiction recovery. The next challenge, once acceptance has been made, is to find and begin addiction treatment.

Addiction treatment is delivered through a rehab centre, a safe, medically observed, and accredited facility. Due to the nature of addiction and fluctuating personal circumstances, rehab promotes various treatment options. It looks beyond a one-size-fits-all approach by instead offering personalised treatment plans, adapting the structure and type of therapies that are completed.

As it can be challenging to select and invest in addiction treatment, it is important to do your research, be aware of your treatment options, and also find an accommodating rehab centre.

Here’s some guidance throughout the next steps as we answer, ‘what are the treatment options at a rehab centre?’. At Action Rehab, we can help you find the right centre for drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation, delivering effective, safe, and sustainable addiction treatment.

Types of treatment options

To recover from a substance use disorder, core treatments and therapies must be fulfilled. There are also a number of essential steps to the addiction recovery process, falling as detoxification, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery/planning. Accessing each step will be possible through an accredited and reputable treatment facility. Yet their delivery and structure will differ across rehab centres.

Some people will opt for a detoxification programme, which is a medically promoted treatment option. It is the starting point of all treatment plans yet will not move clients throughout additional steps. Due to this, most of our clients at Action Rehab look for a comprehensive recovery experience, facilitated from a single rehab clinic and offering all core treatments.

The most prevalent treatment options fall as inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab. Both can be accessed via a treatment facility yet follow a different timeline and offering.

A commonality is that both deliver comprehensive recovery by moving clients through the milestones of addiction recovery. Both treatment options also promote long-term recovery and support clients throughout the adjustment phase.

There are however clear differences, which must be considered, as recovery experiences and rates will fluctuate between both. Each is designed to help addicts yet depending on their personal circumstances and severity of drug abuse/alcohol abuse will offer various levels of suitability.

Find out their suitability as we consider ‘what are the treatment options at a rehab centre?’.

Inpatient vs outpatient options

Inpatient rehab is a progressive and intensive treatment option. It facilitates a 24/7 recovery experience by providing clients with the chance to check into and reside in private rehab. Daily treatment sessions are offered, followed by additional services, supportive sessions and activities which promote addiction recovery.

By residing in such a private, peaceful, and positive environment, full escapism can be felt through inpatient rehab. An equipped rehab centre will offer a comfortable and fully functional setting to spend on average 4 weeks in rehab.

Outpatient rehab is also a medically safe and private treatment option, which is facilitated via rehab. It is however funded by the NHS and therefore doesn’t offer a residential stay. Clients instead return home in between a number of weekly treatment sessions, delivering less of an escape from everyday influences.

Core treatments can still be worked through, yet an outpatient programme can averagely take 6 months to complete. It is also a less successful treatment option when considering addiction recovery as self-help is key through the outpatient approach, posing as challenging for many recovering addicts.

For some clients, inpatient rehab will be the most viable treatment option, due to its success rates. Yet depending on financial circumstances or the severity of a substance abuse problem, outpatient treatment may be more accommodating. At Action Rehab, we’re here to help you select between both, ready to embark on the core treatments and steps of drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Medical detoxification

Medical detoxification is a core treatment and essential step which helps our clients withdraw from addictive substances. It is offered through both treatment options, best completed through either an alcohol rehab or drug rehab clinic.

A safe, medically assisted setting can be expected, offering a reassuring withdrawal process. 24/7 support will be available whilst working through withdrawal symptoms and challenges.

The withdrawal process will differ for each client depending on their wellbeing, their existing habits, and the severity of their symptoms. For example, someone who’s abusing prescription drugs may find it easier to withdraw than someone who’s abusing a range of illicit drugs. This isn’t always the case, as there are many factors that can increase the difficulty of detoxification.

Through a private rehab centre, no matter the challenges, withdrawal can be worked through, especially with a medication-assisted detox. Various medications can be prescribed, where appropriate, to reduce symptoms and to prevent short and long-term relapse.

Rehabilitation

Detoxing from drugs or alcohol helps to recover the body. In order to recover from addiction, drug rehabilitation or alcohol rehabilitation must also be worked through. Rehabilitation is an essential step that helps to heal the mind.

Both drugs and alcohol target the brain and adapt its chemical structures. The degree of change will depend on the drug at use, as different types can cause various side effects. The general consensus is that addiction is however a brain disease that causes internal vulnerabilities and sometimes irreversible adaptations.

Rehabilitating and restoring the mind is therefore essential, to regulate emotions, strengthen mental health, adjust internal processes, and rebalance outlooks. The rehabilitation step can be worked through, through both treatment options, by completing various talking therapies and holistic therapies.

Addiction therapies will be tailored around individual needs, mental health and wellbeing, and personal responses to substance abuse. They are delivered on a one-to-one and group basis, are evidence-based and are effective whilst debunking negative habits.

Core addiction therapy options include:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Mental health treatments 
• One-to-one counselling
• Group therapy
• Family therapy
• Biofeedback therapy
• Motivational interviewing
• Yoga and meditation
• Nutritional therapy
• Sleep management
• Stress management
• Holistic therapies

Aftercare and relapse prevention

The final essential step of the addiction recovery process is long-term planning/aftercare. A range of services are delivered via a rehab centre, usually on an outpatient basis, for the next 12 months.

Aftercare works alongside relapse prevention planning to support clients through early recovery. Such support helps to motivate ongoing sobriety and offers some healthy choices to remain sober.

Available through group and individual formats, services are in place to nurture recovery whilst helping clients adapt to everyday life.

• Support groups: Support groups are available on a local basis to offer a community of peer support and professional guidance. Regular meetings are arranged to inspire sobriety and to work through any personal challenges.
• AA/NA: Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous sessions are also available, which are specifically designed for certain addiction recovery journeys. Whilst they also support group offerings, they offer personalised recommendations.
• 12-step programmes: 12-step recovery programmes offer a structured approach to long-term recovery. They promote 12 milestones to work through, in order to reach and sustain sobriety. Relapse prevention planning will fit into the programme, offering education and guidance through high-risk situations.

Recovering from addiction is a long-term commitment no matter which treatment option is selected. Essential steps must be worked through, alongside a range of core treatments and therapies.

At Action Rehab, we can help you find a suitable rehab centre to either check into or visit, to complete an effective rehabilitation plan. Inpatient rehab is the most popular option, yet we’re here to work around your circumstances.

Reach out for more information on ‘what are the treatment options at a rehab centre?’, or to press ahead with your admission into rehab.

Posted on Friday, February 11th, 2022 at 10:39 am in Latest News, Rehab.