And deaths directly caused by drug addiction or misuse are only the tip of the iceberg. Many more people have their lives ripped apart by substance abuse, even if it doesn’t directly kill them.
Alcohol and drug dependency can have a huge impact on your health, relationships, work prospects and every other aspect of your life.
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If you are struggling with these issues, or have a loved one who is, you might feel powerless but there are people out there that can help. Drug and alcohol rehab in Denton could be your way forward to a new drug and alcohol-free life.
How attending Rehab in Denton can help
Our rehab centres in Denton and further afield can offer the following:
- An initial assessment and admissions process looking at the state of your current addiction as well as an overall physical and mental health check. This can be used to create an individually tailored programme of addiction treatment
- Detoxification, helping you to get clean or sober and deal with your withdrawal symptoms
- Drug and alcohol rehab treatment consisting of a range of different therapies
- Mental health treatments where appropriate. This could include treatment for anxiety and depression, dual diagnosis, eating disorders and behavioural addictions such as gambling addiction.
- Guided interventions
- Relapse prevention and aftercare
What to expect from Rehab UK centres
Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect if you check into a drug or alcohol rehab in Denton.
First of all you will go through the initial assessment and admission process. This can be daunting but you will be guided by professional and experienced specialists in complete confidence.
The process will typically begin with a telephone interview where you can discuss your issues and requirements in detail. A personally tailored treatment plan can be drawn up.
If you decide to go through with the rehabilitation process, you will need to have a medical assessment before treatment can begin.
The first big step for most people beginning their treatment is detoxification, more commonly known as detox. This is when you metabolise the toxins from drugs or alcohol that are already in your system, essentially getting clean and/or sober.
This is a crucial stage and is very difficult to undertake alone. The cravings and compulsion to drink or take drugs will be very strong and you are also likely to suffer various withdrawal symptoms, which can vary widely depending on factors such as length and heaviness of use and the type of substance involved.
Withdrawal from alcohol or opioids, for example, can have severe physical symptoms such as shivers, cramps, nausea, headaches, hallucinations and even seizures.
Some of these symptoms can be dangerous if not managed properly, which is why it is always better to go through detox in a safe, supervised environment such as the detox clinic of a rehabilitation centre.
The withdrawal symptoms resulting from a cocaine addiction, by contrast, are more likely to be psychological than physical. These could include symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, depression, irritability, sleepiness, agitation, extreme suspicion or paranoia.
While these are not as physically dangerous they can still be very unpleasant and potentially dangerous in terms of your mental health, self-harm and even suicide.
Again, it is far easier and safer to undergo detox in a professional setting with recourse to medical aid and supervision.
Rehabilitation and Addiction Treatment Therapies
The detoxification is a vital part of alcohol or drug rehab but it is certainly not the end-point of the recovery journey.
Sometimes in tandem with and sometimes directly following detox, you will go through a programme of therapies and other treatments designed to help you explore the root causes of your addiction and substance misuse, develop strategies to help prevent you from relapsing in the future and to generally adopt a healthier lifestyle.
There are numerous treatments available but the most common are a range of talking therapies. These could include group therapy and support groups as well as individual therapies such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and individual counselling.
There may also be complementary therapies available such as art or music therapy and relaxation techniques such as meditation and mindfulness.
In some cases, prescription drugs may be appropriate, such as replacement therapy drugs when withdrawing from opioids.
You might also receive treatment for any new or occurring mental health problems at the same time. There is a complex relationship between addiction and mental health.
Addiction and substance misuse can lead to or exacerbate some existing mental health conditions while some people ‘self-medicate’, with their mental health issues fuelling their drinking or drug use.
Treating one part of the equation without dealing with the other can simply be asking for trouble in the future. Addressing mental health and addiction problems simultaneously is generally referred to as dual diagnosis.
How to find a Rehab near me
Whether you are looking for a rehab in Denton or elsewhere, we can help you to find the best facility for your individual needs and situation.
Sometimes this means choosing the nearest rehab clinic but in some cases you might actually prefer to go further afield for reasons of anonymity and being further away from your regular life and environment.
The most important thing is to find the rehab that is right for you and we have a wealth of experience in matching people with addictions and substance misuse problems with the place that is the best fit for them.
If you or a loved one is struggling with these issues, there is no better time than now to take the first steps towards recovery. So call today for confidential advice and to find out how we can help.
Sources
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