Asking the right questions to find alcohol or drug help near Kinning Park, Glasgow can be a minefield.
But, help *is* available, if you know what to ask.
In our guide below, you'll find the right questions to ask an addiction clinic (and the right answers).
Let's go.
What Are The Differences Between Alcohol/Drug Detox And 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. Complete Rehab In Kinning Park, Glasgow
What Sorts Of Folks Are NOT Suited To Rehab?
Rehab is NOT advisable for:
What's The Ideal Treatment Length For A Stay In Drug Or Alcohol Rehab?
This is dependent on your individual needs.
Here is a rough guideline to treatment options for Kinning Park and the greater Glasgow area:
KEY TAKEAWAY
Once the person is finally in the rehab clinic, gaining the necessary insights, and visualising their ability to cope with stimuli and stressful situations without the coping mechanism of alcohol or narcotics, only then will it be easier to determine how long treatment should last.
Someone who feels well-resourced already, may be ready to leave drug or alcohol treatment after 28 days; others may take longer.
What Elements Of Drug/Alcohol Treatment Kinning Park Do I Focus On, For Lasting Recovery?
What Do You Want Out Of Treatment?
Be transparent about what you hope to achieve in the rehab centre.
Use the learnings you've had from experience of previous detoxes, or even previous rehab treatment, to help inform what you should tackle in treatment, where the focus should be, what triggers need underlying or additional work.
It's best to select a Kinning Park treatment service that will assign a case manager, to ease your way throughout the programme.
Initial Detox
Take an active role in discussion with the consultant psychiatrist or specialist, following your admission to rehab, when agreeing the detox protocol you'll undergo.
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
Keeping in mind that addiction affects life in a personal way through recognised patterns, it is critical to give cognitive behavioural therapy and counselling all your attention to help overcome the underlying psychological issues.
Planning For Long Term Sobriety
You should not commit to an aftercare plan without first reflecting on all the wins you have garnered from all the sessions you have been involved in while in rehab.
Where do you feel particularly vulnerable in your recovery process, and need more support to overcome everyday difficulties? Have you unearthed particular triggers that you feel need to be dealt with?
What are the ways in which you can prepare for these more fragile moments, and work towards their permanent resolution? What is the action needed to make this happen?
Extra therapy sessions? Help from sponsors or recovery stalwarts that you have known for a long time?
What safety measures could you put in place?
Does Alcohol & Drug Rehab Guarantee Success?
Success rate for detox, is usually very high, i.e. 90%+. Those who begin detox in a supervised treatment centre are highly likely to finish.
In the long run, how a person fares in rehab is directly proportional to the effort they put in to the process.
It also becomes increasingly difficult for rehab clinics to keep in touch with former clients, over very long time periods, in order to track success or efficiency rates.
Even after receiving superior therapy services from a private rehab, whether or not you will be successful all boils down to your effort.
Rehab is a short-term, primary care treatment, to get you on the next step of your journey to healing.
How Much Time Will Ongoing Long-Term Addiction Recovery Take Out Of My Life Each Week?
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.
As part of their weekly timetable, some clients will have to have an everyday check-in with designated sponsors, group therapy, and several mutual aid sessions or calls per week.
Others will only reach a stable point after several weekly therapy sessions, consulting different specialists for different health problems, support from loved ones and mutual aid sessions or calls.
KEY takeaway
In this case, a different perspective on the original question could help your recovery journey more.
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*.
Being in recovery doesn’t mean that you follow some simple rules and voila!... you beat addiction.
Recovery is an ongoing practice of self-insight, self-acceptance, and surrounding oneself with active supports that can help all this happen.
What Do I Have To Give Up, To Become Sober?
Good question.
Others have almost all discovered that they had to give up an old part of themselves that was trapped in a cycle of addiction, carrying out the same coping mechanism in order to feel a little brief satisfaction, but with great long-term repercussions.
It doesn’t imply that we have to put on brave faces and endure lots of emotional baggage to handle the urge to use, rather, we simply evaluate our situation in a controlled setting by learning why we use, and our intentions behind it.
By working with a cognitive behavioural therapist, you can release old patterns and old ways of doing things, and learn fresh methods instead.
What Parts Of Rehab Treatment Near Kinning Park Should I Expect To Be The Most Trying?
Adjusting To 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.
Cutting Ties With Those Enabling Active Addiction
People who are used to having family near them may briefly wrestle with their absence.
In some cases, these are connections with parties detrimental to the recovery process such as other alcohol users or substance dealers. Here the severing of these ties is for the better.
In circumstances where genuine support systems may be interfered with, there can be a middle point where visitation and communication channels with these connections are established to make the stay at the clinic more bearable.
Are There Any Common Patterns In Those Who Aren't Successful In Long Term Addiction Recovery?
How Do I Predict If Alcohol/Drug Rehab Will Work For Me?
This doesn’t have a precise answer as it depends on the devotion that the client puts in the process, particularly in therapy.
Broadly speaking, if you are willing to accept help, willing to follow directions, accept that your life is your responsibility, and are prepared to seek out the required resource and support to help you recover, your chances of lasting success can increase.
How Are AA And Rehab Different?
Others Have Suggested I Taper Down On My Own, And Don't Need Help - Is That Correct?
When you choose private rehab services, you will be in an expertly supervised setting that will make the detox process much simpler, including monitoring your withdrawal, progress, and symptoms.
Tapering down alcohol intake independently, without professional assistance, can be extremely dangerous and is expressly *not* recommended.
If there is no professional management of the symptoms, there are higher chances of arising health issues like heart and liver complications, seizures, blood pressure problems, and others.
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.
Do I Get Treatment Costs Reimbursed If I Relapse After Treatment?
Check with the individual rehab clinic you've engaged with, *before* entering treatment, about their refund policy.
It goes without saying that you are ultimately in charge of your long-term recovery process, meaning it will be highly unlikely that you will be refunded should you relapse.
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.
Other rehab clinics provide an extended stay if there is a relapse but again it is important to inquire first.
What Should I Ask, When Vetting Treatment Clinics Near Kinning Park, Glasgow?
What is your track record in dealing with cases similar to mine?
What treatment duration do you suggest for my needs?
Can I join your programme for a short stay at first and then add additional days later?
Please elaborate on options for relapse prevention?
Is aftercare included in the cost of treatment?
Is it possible to have close relatives visit me in the clinic?
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?
Does you clinic have a policy on issuing refunds?
What Happens When I Call A Rehab To Book In?
After first conducting a telephone questionnaire, most facilities would request you to pay a deposit to reserve a room at the clinic.
After the provider has gotten consent for admission from the medical team, they can proceed to admit you to the facility; a process that usually takes 1-2 days.
Do Rehab Clinics Deal With Needs For Urgent Help Relating To Alcohol Or Drugs?
Important: In case of a serious health issue, seek medical assistance locally, without delay.
KEY TAKEAWAY
It's vital to consult your regular medical professional before registering for any kind of alcohol treatment. This is non-negotiable.
However, a rehab clinic is not a hospital, and does not have the appropriate medical equipment or staffing to deal with issues such as advanced liver decomposition, high risk of seizure, or other complications.
Still, for any non-emergency detox/rehab services, most clinics can get you a place in a couple of days.
Help For Addiction Is Available At Abbeycare:
Why Are Abbeycare Different Than Other Clinics Out There?
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.
Previous Abbeycare Clients Had This To Say:
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's UK clinics are available to those in Kinning Park and Glasgow.
We've worked with thousands from all over the world, and we can probably help you too.
In our 15 years, we've worked with even the most complex detoxes, needs, and issues.
We can even arrange to assist with transport to the clinic (some extra charges do apply).
How did we do with inspections from regulators? Check our reports, available on our clinic page, here: Abbeycare Scotland.
Our admissions team are ready to listen to your needs.
Our medical team are ready to help you detox, 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?
If you're ready for help, call our admissions team direct, on 01603 513 091.