Help For Yourself
It can be hard to admit that you have a drug or alcohol addiction but admitting that you have a problem is the first step in getting treatment for your addiction – find help for yourself here today.
Many people across the United Kingdom currently find themselves with a drug or alcohol addiction. Addiction can affect anyone regardless of their current status and if you are battling against this terrible affliction then you shouldn’t think of yourself as a lesser person because of it. There can be a wide variety of reasons that cause someone to end up on the path of an addict but that doesn’t mean you have to stay on that path as there is always hope. There are a number of different rehab treatments available to help addicts heal from whatever addiction they are struggling with in rehabilitation centres. By admitting that you have a problem due to alcohol or drugs, you have already taken the big first step on the road to recovery. The next step is to seek out rehab from medical professionals and trained counsellors who can support you through your journey.
You can get in touch with our 24/7 rehab support team by filling out our quick callback form, once we have got your details our team will be in touch as soon as possible to guide you through the process and put you in touch with a rehabilitation centre that is tailored to your needs. Do not suffer in silence, reach out today.
Signs Of A Drug Or Alcohol Addiction
When you are an addict, there are a number of different signs that you can portray that change your behaviour completely. You might already know deep in your mind that you are an addict but one of the first ways you can help yourself is by recognising behaviour patterns that you are currently displaying. With different types of substances, you might show different signs as not every addiction is the same but there are always common signs that addicts show.
If you currently find yourself showing these types of signs then you might have a drug or alcohol addiction and the best way to heal & treat addiction is through rehab treatments.
- Seeking Drug & Alcohol Daily
- Self-Destructive Behaviour
- Need Substance To ‘Cure’ Depression
- Constant Hangovers
- Memory Blackouts
Stopping Potential Relapse
If you want a sober lifestyle, you must first want to yourself. Even though rehab is highly effective in helping heal & treat drug or alcohol addiction, the people who benefit from rehab are those who are highly committed to changing their life and lifestyle. If you lack motivation and the dedication to change your current lifestyle then you run the risk of potentially relapsing and going back to your old ways. Before you seek out rehabilitation treatment, you will need to be determined to get to a sober lifestyle which will get you back to the healthiest and happiest version of yourself.
By putting yourself in the same environments and living the same patterns in your everyday life, you might find yourself being drawn to your chosen substance which can lead to a relapse. You must make a drastic change in your lifestyle in order to battle against your addiction. Addiction is very mental health orientated with a lot of drug and alcohol addictions being found to come from mental health issues. When you seek out rehab treatment, not only will you go under detox treatment to clean your body from substances but they work heavily on working out the root of your addiction to create defences to battle against any cravings later through professional therapy.
How Does Rehab Treatment Work?
There are many different treatments available in rehabilitation, before going into rehab you will have a conversation with the chosen rehab team who will be able to learn more about yourself and choose a tailored treatment that will benefit you – the most effective form of rehabilitation is inpatient rehab where you will spend a set amount of time in a safe environment away from any potential triggers that could cause you to relapse and you will detox under medical professionals while working through your problems in therapy. There are a number of different therapies such as one-on-one, group therapy, fitness therapy and many more.
In inpatient rehab, you’ll get a well-needed break to focus on what is important, your mental and physical health. There is an option for outpatient rehab for those who feel they can’t take that time away due to family or work, this means working with rehab centres but it won’t interfere with your current everyday life as much. Outpatient rehab is still a highly effective way of treating a drug or alcohol addiction but you run the risk of being surrounded by environments that cause you to seek out your chosen substance.
It’s key that you seek out rehabilitation treatment from rehab centres as you can successfully detox as it’s highly dangerous that you attempt to go cold turkey by yourself due to potential health problems that come with it such as seizures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have any questions on rehab or drug & alcohol addiction? We have created this frequently most asked section to help you understand addiction more and how rehab treatment can help treat you today.
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