Asking the right questions to find alcohol or drug help near Cardonald, Glasgow can be a minefield.
But, if you know what to ask, support *is* available.
In the answers below, we showcase the insights needed to find the right help, at the right cost, near Cardonald, Glasgow.
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Is Detox Different From Rehab?
It is possible to receive rehabilitation and detox services for addiction, all at once.
Rehab refers to the therapeutic elements of a stay in treatment, that tackle the underlying psychological components of addiction, and usually occurs after the initial physical detox stage.
Detox .v. Rehab In Cardonald, Glasgow
Is There Anyone Who Should Avoid Rehab Altogether?
Rehab can't be recommended for:
Is A Stay In Drug Or Alcohol Rehab Always The Same Length?
The appropriate duration in a treatment programme depends on your personal circumstances and history of addiction.
Here is a rough guideline to treatment options for Cardonald and the greater Glasgow area:
KEY TAKEAWAY
It might be difficult to measure an ideal treatment duration until the individual is actually in the rehab clinic, gaining the required insights, and visualising their ability to deal with triggers and difficult scenarios without the coping mechanism of alcohol or drugs.
In the event of significant progress in the treatment centre after the 28 days have passed, one can leave the facility, although some people might stay for a bit longer.
How Do I Make Best Use Of My Time, In Drug/Alcohol Rehab Treatment Cardonald?
Planning Your Care During Your Stay
Be transparent about what you hope to achieve in the rehab centre.
By reflecting on previous detox and rehab centres, you can easily identify what areas to concentrate on during treatment, and the triggers that still have power over you and need dealing with.
It's best to select a Cardonald treatment service that will assign a case manager, to ease your way throughout the programme.
Physical Detox
Don't shy away from talking honestly with the consultant psychiatrist or specialist assigned to you, regarding the detox regimen with the best chance of working.
Be open and honest with staff, re previous usage, patterns of use, and recency of use.
By presenting the situation as it is, the specialists will be able to place you on an ideal detox plan and it’ll ensure that you have an easier time at the Rehab Cardonald treatment centre.
Therapeutic Help
Use the sessions of cognitive behavioural therapy in the rehab facility wisely, since it is where psychological gains are made.
Planning For The Future
Before committing anything to paper, reflect firstly on the learnings you've gained from support groups, from mutual aid work, from keywork sessions, from one-to-one work.
Where do you feel most helpless in your recovery process, and need enhanced support levels to make it through? Have you identified any mental health factors that trigger the need to use, that were absent before?
What are your plans for pre-empting these helpless moments and dealing with the addiction for good? What could make this progress a reality?
Increased therapy hours? External aid by sponsors or long-term recovery support groups?
What other additional resources could you come up with, mapped to the context and situations of *your* life, personally?
Does Alcohol & Drug Rehab Guarantee Success?
The win rate for detox itself, is tremendous at over 90%. Those who begin detox in a supervised treatment centre are highly likely to finish.
In the long run, rehab success rates can differ, because the client (him)(her)self is responsible for their own long-term recovery process.
Clients searching for rehab services are increasingly seeking reassurance about the success of the services offered and this has made it hard to keep an eye on *all* former clients for purposes of ongoing evaluation.
The short answer here is that success is down to you - a rehab clinic can provide the best therapy and support in the world - but if you take no action or pay no attention, success will be lacking.
Rehab is a short-term, primary care treatment, to get you on the next step of your journey to healing.
After Addiction Rehab, Does Recovery Take Up A Lot Of Time?
This is relative, depending on variables such as how long your recovery journey has been, support structures around you, everyday triggers that you have to contend with, plus the work still to be done regarding the therapeutic gains realised in treatment.
For some, their weekly timetable will be maintained by a daily check-in with their sponsor and a few mutual aid meetings per week.
Other will only make it after multiple mutual aid sessions, several group therapy sessions, a strong family support network, and consulting other specialists to deal with different health issues, among others.
KEY takeaway
Nevertheless, it is essential to change your mindset.
In our experience, those who do well in long term recovery, i.e. 20-30+ years, are not focused upon how much time recovery takes from their lives, but have instead accepted that recovery is a *lifestyle choice*.
Recovery is not a series of "secret" steps that you undertake a few times, to be rewarded with long term sobriety.
Being in recovery means that you should be ready for a perpetual process of personal insight, self-approval, and getting real support backing you up.
What Aspects Of My Current Lifestyle, Do I Need To Say Goodbye To, To Become Sober?
Great question.
Others before you have almost always found that they had to give up an old part of themselves that was locked in a pattern of addiction, acting out the same coping mechanism to the point of exhaustion.
This does not mean that we need to smile and suffer an immense amount of mental discomfort to move beyond the need to drink or consume drugs, but instead, we should strive to explore the true motives behind these habits.
Using a cognitive behavioural therapist comes with lots of benefits, for instance, you can get the understanding required to learn new strategies and release old ones.
What Are The Top 3 Most Difficult Elements Of Addiction Treatment Near Cardonald, That I Should Be Prepared For?
Early Detox
Detox can be challenging in the first four to six days as the mental and physical systems are trying to come to terms with limited substance intake.
By speaking out regarding symptoms during this period, you will enable your specialist to come up with a more comfortable detox plan.
Releasing Negative Social Influences
Individuals with deep family connections or friendships may at first have a hard time coping with the loss of connection.
But when these connections comprise of parties directly involved in drug or alcohol abuse such as sellers and other addicts, cutting links is recommended.
But in cases where the connections, for instance, loved ones provide real support, it is advisable to sit down with the admissions crew and plan for supervised visits to make the person’s experience less traumatising.
Moving Beyond The Mindset Of Addiction
Making the emotional/psychological transition from the mindset of addiction (dependence, co-dependence, lack of responsibility, chaotic lifestyle) to the mindset of recovery, can be challenging.
Although this usually becomes easier with longer stay times in rehab.
Think of rehab itself as not just a place and time to achieve certain outcomes, but also a time to absorb the attitudes, and mindsets, of recovery, from those around you, on the same journey.
The longer the timeframe you have to do this, the greater the longer-term rewards are likely to be.
What Patterns Tend To Result In Failed Attempts At Recovery, That I Should Avoid?
How Do I Predict If Alcohol/Drug Rehab Will Work For Me?
This is difficult to predict since even the most extreme histories of addiction can be turned around, by someone who is determined, and dedicated enough, especially in the therapy elements of rehab.
If you're willing to stick to instructions, find support systems and accept responsibility for your recovery, you will have an easier journey.
Are Rehab And Alcoholics Anonymous Different, Really?
Can't I Just Taper Down On My Own? Why Do I Need Alcohol Or Drug Rehab?
In private rehab, there is professional feedback on the whole detox programme, safe withdrawal, supervision of progress, all done in regulated surroundings.
Reducing alcohol use without professional help is a no-no and should not be done.
Without professional supervision of symptoms, medical emergencies are possible, such as cardiovascular issues, blood pressure changes, risk of seizure, liver complications, etc.
Again, *always* consult your local qualified medical professional before considering any form of alcohol treatment. This is non-negotiable.
Will We Get A Refund If I/My Loved One Relapses?
To be on the safe side, check with the clinic re their refund policy before committing.
Essentially, very few clinics can offer refund after you relapse because long-term recovery is the responsibility of the client.
This does not mean you have to do all the work; but it does mean you need to clearly identify where you need help or support, for weak areas in your recovery, and actively ask for that help or support until you receive it.
Some rehab facilities include an extension, should a client relapse, but to be on the safe side, it is better to confirm.
What Should I Ask, When Vetting Treatment Clinics Near Cardonald, Glasgow?
Have you handled many clients with a drug/alcohol intake and case history like my own?
How long should I stay in the clinic?
Can I admit for detox-only, then increase my stay once admitted?
Do you provide aftercare or continuing care services?
Do you include the aftercare fees in the overall billing?
Do you allow visits from family?
What changes have you made to your programme, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Can you send me a copy of your latest Care Quality Commission or Care Inspectorate inspection reports and ratings?
Is there any refund policy I should be aware of?
How Do I Get Started With Rehab?
Following an initial telephone review, you would be required to book a room at the clinic by paying a deposit.
Next, the admissions team would ask their personnel for medical permission to admit you and be admitted 24 to 48 hours later.
For Urgent Or Emergency Drug/Alcohol Problems, Does A Rehab Centre Take Care Of That?
Important: If there is a severe emergency, it is recommended that you contact local trained medical personnel immediately.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Before enlisting in an alcohol treatment programme, make sure that you get your doctor’s opinion. This is mandatory.
Still, rehab clinics are not hospitals and they are usually not equipped to deal with complicated health issues such as liver problems and seizures.
Nevertheless, if you have non-emergency need for detox and/or rehab, most standard rehab clinics can admit in 24-48 hours.
Here's How We Know Abbeycare Can Help...
Do Abbeycare Provide The Same Service As Other Rehab Clinics?
Rather than water down our services with a myriad of untested solutions, we concentrate on the essential aspects of residential rehabilitation that have stood the test of time, and are evidence based.
Feedback From Previous Clients:
DP
"...the team gave me the building blocks to repair my life. Now nearly 8 years sober, one day at a time."
IR
"I would go as far as saying that Abbeycare saved my life..."
JF
"Excellent staff and professional care. Gave me my life back. I would recommend 100%."
Abbeycare have central UK locations, and serve the Cardonald and Glasgow area.
We've helped thousands overcome their addiction to alcohol or drugs.
There's no substitute for the years of experience we've had, assisting with even the most complex cases.
Our team can even get transport organised too, if needed, from your location (with an extra charge).
Our inspection reports from the regulators, are available on our clinic page, here: Abbeycare Scotland.
Our admissions team will help you navigate the treatment options.
Our medical team can assist you to detox, safely, and comfortably.
Our therapists are ready to help you get the insights you need, to stop the pattern of addiction, and reclaim your life.
The Abbeycare clinic team are ready to help you co-ordinate everything.
The only question is - are you ready?
To ask a question, or to arrange admission, ring our team now on 01603 513 091.
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