If you have recently noticed a difference in your loved one’s physical state and behaviour and believe that this could be a result of an addiction, obtaining support from a drug and alcohol rehab in Dumbarton is highly recommended.

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Realising that your loved one is struggling with an addiction is somewhat disheartening.

You may find yourself questioning how you have only just noticed changes in their behaviour. You may also question if you have contributed to your loved one’s struggles.

Drug and alcohol addictions are psychological illnesses that control every aspect of an individual’s life. With this in mind, we would encourage you not to blame yourself.

Instead of focusing on what you could have done to prevent your loved one’s addiction from arising, it may be beneficial to educate yourself on the signs and symptoms that an addiction presents, the side effects that addictions have and the support that is available from a drug and alcohol rehab in Dumbarton.

In doing so, you will understand how you can help your loved one overcome their addiction and make a long term recovery.

 

How To Spot If Your Loved One Is Suffering From A Drug or Alcohol Addiction

As you begin to suspect that your loved one is struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, it is essential to determine if the signs and symptoms you have observed are, in fact, associated with an addiction.

To help you do this, we have outlined the physical, psychological and behavioural signs that you will likely observe if an addiction is present.

 

Physical Signs That An Addiction Is Present

  • Your loved one’s appearance may drastically change
  • Your loved one may spend less time on their personal hygiene
  • Your loved one’s speech may seem slurred throughout the day
  • Your loved one may persistently complain that they are suffering from headaches
  • Your loved one will state that they feel nauseous

 

Psychological Signs That An Addiction Is Present

  • Increased mood swings and heightened temper
  • Increased irritability
  • Become increasingly anxious and experiencing bouts of paranoia
  • Suffering from insomnia

 

Behavioural Signs That An Addiction Is Present

  • Your loved one may become increasingly secretive
  • Your loved one may distance themselves from you and your family
  • Your loved one may avoid specific locations and people
  • Your loved one may avoid their usual responsibilities
  • Your loved one may take an increased amount of time off of work

 

If you have noticed any of the above physical, psychological or behavioural signs in your loved one, an addiction is likely to be present. With this in mind, we would encourage you to make contact with a drug and alcohol rehab in Dumbarton sooner rather than later.

 

What Support Is Available?

Across Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom, there are a wealth of drug and alcohol rehabs that provide the support needed to truly overcome an addiction.

As you come to realise that your loved one is struggling with an addiction, your initial reaction will likely see you contact your family doctor. As you approach your family doctor, they will advise and outline the treatment that the NHS can provide.

The NHS offer a wealth of free resources and addiction treatments that can support an individual as they look to address and overcome their addiction.

Typically, NHS treatment includes outpatient detoxification, rehabilitation and addiction recovery groups. Unfortunately, the NHS faces increasing demands. With this in mind, you may find that your loved one is placed on a waiting list for addiction treatment. Sadly, in the time that your loved one waits for addiction treatment, their addiction could intensify.

In addition to the support provided by the NHS, across the United Kingdom, there are a wealth of private rehabs that provide residential rehabilitation.

Although there is a cost associated, residential rehabilitation is often favoured. This is because many residential rehabs can offer immediate support and guidance. Residential rehabs also provide more intense recovery programmes, free aftercare support and have more excellent success rates.

 

Referring Your Loved One For Treatment

Witnessing a loved one struggle with addiction is devastating. You will want to do everything in your power to support them at home, however, there will come a time when you cannot do any more for them. In many cases, your loved one may not be willing to discuss their addiction with you, they may even reject your support.

When this time comes, seeking support from a drug and alcohol rehab in Dumbarton is not only in your loved one’s best interest, but it is in your best interest too.

As your loved one’s addiction escalates, it is bound to have an adverse impact on your own life. Although you will brush this under the carpet and insist on helping your loved one, you also need to take care of yourself.

Although seeking support and treatment from a drug and alcohol rehab in Dumbarton may seem like a somewhat strenuous, stressful and painstaking task, our family referral service eases the pressure you are likely to feel.

With the support of our family referral services, our admissions team and recovery specialists can help guide you and offer their advice on how best to approach your loved one about their addiction.

We will also take the time to speak to your loved one and discuss the help that is readily available to them. If your loved one is willing and ready to accept the support that is available to them via a drug and alcohol rehab in Dumbarton, we will locate a suitable rehab and refer them for treatment.

 

Contact Addiction Advocates Today

If you are ready to discuss your loved one’s addiction with us, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We can provide you with a wealth of support, advice and guidance to ensure that your loved one obtains the treatment they need to overcome their addiction.