If you're looking for alcohol or drug addiction help near Germiston, Glasgow - you'll already know how confusing the options can be.
But, if you know what to ask, support *is* available.
In our guide below, you'll find the right questions to ask an addiction clinic (and the right answers).
Let's begin:
Are Alcohol/Drug Rehab And Detox Two Different Things?
Usually, in residential addiction treatment, rehab and detox are delivered together.
Rehabilitation refers to the therapeutic part of treatment that work on the hidden psychological aspects of addictive habits, and comes after the initial phase of physical detox.
Detox .v. Complete Rehab In Germiston, Glasgow
Who Is Rehab NOT For?
Rehab is NOT for:
How Do I Work Out How Long To Stay In Drug Or Alcohol Addiction Rehab?
How long you will be a resident of the rehab centre is influenced by your particular situation.
Look at the treatment options near Germiston and the greater Glasgow area:
KEY TAKEAWAY
Unless the addict starts treatment, it will be challenging to ascertain the exact duration of treatment needed. This is because being in a rehab clinic is the best time to monitor progress without the presence of drugs or alcohol.
If an individual feels better after 28 days in the treatment centre, they may depart, but many stay beyond this.
Is There Anything Specific I Should Focus On, During Drug/Alcohol Rehab Germiston, To Get Best Possible Results?
Planning Your Care During Your Stay
Be transparent about what you hope to achieve in the rehab centre.
Think back to past detoxes or rehabilitation centres to learn what areas should be dealt with in treatment and how to deal with triggers to alcohol or drug use.
Try to pick a Germiston clinic which provides a personally assigned case manager, who works with you personally, throughout the addiction rehabilitation programme.
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.
Ensure that you tell it as it as, in relation to previous use, patterns of abuse, alcohol intake, and recent use.
Keep in mind that you have to give accurate information, as it will be crucial in deciding what kind of detox programme you will be put on.
Therapy Insights
It is true that people have particular addictive trends that rule over their lives. This is why it is advisable to concentrate on the cognitive behavioural therapy and counselling sessions to get some psychological wins.
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.
In what areas of your recovery process are you particularly vulnerable, and need bolstering, to tolerate the ups and downs of day to day life? What triggers have you discovered that need attention, that you weren't aware of before?
What is your strategy to deal with these vulnerable moments before they happen? What would you require to do that?
Extra therapy sessions? External input from a sponsor near Rehab Germiston or long-term recovery stalwart?
Are there suitable safety measures you could implement, that fit the day-to-day situations you face in life?
Does Alcohol & Drug Rehab Guarantee Success?
Over 90% of people who enrol for detox make it. It makes sense that people who start detox in a supervised programme complete the regimen.
Success rates of rehab, in the long term, will vary, since the individual themselves is responsible for their long-term recovery.
Following pressure from potential clients regarding the long-term outcome of the rehab regimen, many rehab facilities face an uphill task when tracing former clients to gauge whether the programme was successful, in the very long term.
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 intervention in a specialist environment; to assist you to the next stage of your long term recovery journey.
How Much Will My Weekly Routine Change, After Drug/Alcohol Rehab?
This is dependent on a number of factors such as the point you are at in your journey of recovery, your existing supports, daily triggers you have to deal with, plus the remaining benefits from the therapeutic work during treatment.
Other client’s weekly diaries will include contact with a sponsor, group therapy, plus several weekly mutual aid discussions.
Some clients will find it hard to be stable unless they complete group therapy several times per week, community meetings, consulting experts for unrelated health issues, plus getting lots of family support.
KEY takeaway
Nonetheless, it pays to look more closely here.
From what we have observed, clients with lasting success are those who have acknowledged that it is not about how long recovery work takes, but instead that recovery is a *lifestyle choice*.
Being in recovery doesn’t mean that you follow some simple rules and voila!... you beat addiction.
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 Do I Have To Give Up, To Become Sober?
Great question.
Others have discovered they had to give up a part of themselves that had become enmeshed in an addictive pattern.
This does not mean that we must smile and suffer an enormous amount of mental discomfort to alleviate the urge to drink or misuse medications, but should strive to consider the true reason we engage in these actions and what we are seeking to accomplish by doing so.
A skilled mental health therapist can help you gain the insight needed to release a pattern, not through sheer force, but by understanding, and releasing an old way of achieving something and tackling the issue in a new way, for the first time.
What Are The Top Three Things People Entering Rehab Treatment Near Germiston Struggle With?
Initial Detox
The initial 48-72 hours of detox can be the most trying, physically and emotionally, as the body and mind adjust to reduced substance intake, and detox begins.
This is a time to be vocal about your symptoms, with the professionals available, in order to maintain a detox that is both safe and comfortable.
Breaking Detrimental Social Ties
There are some people with firm connections with loved ones and when they are severed, they end up having a tough time.
But when these connections comprise of parties directly involved in drug or alcohol abuse such as sellers and other addicts, cutting links is recommended.
Some people entering the programme may be too attached to support systems such as loved ones and it is recommended to discuss this with the clinical specialists so as to agree on appropriate visit policies for the sake of the client.
What Patterns Tend To Result In Failed Attempts At Recovery, That I Should Avoid?
How Can I Tell If Rehab Will Work For Me, And My History With Drugs Or Alcohol Addiction?
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.
In essence, to have a smooth journey of recovery, you must be prepared to accept assistance, adhere to advice, be responsible for your actions. And, to accept to embrace the requisite support and help.
How Are Alcoholics Anonymous, And Rehab, Different?
Others Have Suggested I Taper Down On My Own, And Don't Need Help - Is That Correct?
Private rehab offers a supervised and professionally controlled environment to complete detox and withdrawal safely, with expert supervision, and feedback on symptoms and progress throughout.
Weaning off alcohol alone, without expert support, can be life-threatening and is specifically not recommended.
Without professional supervision of symptoms, medical emergencies are possible, such as cardiovascular issues, blood pressure changes, risk of seizure, liver complications, etc.
Again, before contemplating some sort of alcohol therapy, *always* check with your qualified medical practitioner. This is a must.
Do Clients Who Relapse Receive A Refund?
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.
But this is not an indication that everything is up to you, without help, but that you must pinpoint the areas that you are vulnerable in, and seek support.
Some rehab facilities include an extension, should a client relapse, but to be on the safe side, it is better to confirm.
What Are 9 Essential Questions To Ask A Potential Treatment Provider Near Germiston, 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?
What is your aftercare provision?
Is aftercare included in the cost of treatment?
Are family members allowed to visit?
What changes have you made to your programme, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Could you give me a copy of the current inspection and ratings Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate?
What is your policy on refunds?
What Happens When I Call A Rehab To Book In?
After you are through with an initial telephone assessment, the most likely course of action will be to pay an amount to book a room at the clinic.
From this point, the provider gets authorisation from their medical staff, and thereafter can normally admit you within a day or two.
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
Again, *always* consult your local qualified medical professional before considering any form of alcohol treatment. There can be no exceptions to this, to ensure your safety.
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.
Help For Addiction Is Available At Abbeycare:
Why Should I Admit To Abbeycare?
Instead of diluting our service with a range of untested or alternate methods, we have focused on the key elements of residential recovery that we have seen working over time, and which are accepted by NICE UK guidelines.
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Help for addiction is available at Abbeycare's UK clinics, serving the full Glasgow area.
We've helped hundreds (thousands probably) move beyond addiction, and start a new life.
In our 15 years, we've worked with even the most complex detoxes, needs, and issues.
Our team can even get transport organised too, if needed, from your location (with an extra charge).
How did we do with inspections from regulators? Check our reports, available on our clinic page, here: Abbeycare Scotland.
Abbeycare admissions team can advise on options that suit your needs.
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.
Our clinic team are ready to help you get started.
Now....are you ready?
To ask a question, or to arrange admission, ring our team now on 01603 513 091.