Rehab Pontprennau

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The hunt for addiction treatment near Pontprennau can be confusing. But our companion guide can lend a hand...

We tracked the 19 most common questions we're asked, and laid out the answers, below:

  • Pricing - One option to bring the cost of addiction treatment down, which might be suitable.
  • Rehab Clinic Treatment .v. Mutual Aid - Which is better?
  • Mistakes To Avoid - Steer clear of these errors which can vastly reduce success rates in alcohol/drug recovery.

Brace yourself for warts and all answers, to the toughest questions about overcoming addiction near Pontprennau.

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How Do I Know Rehab Will Be Beneficial?

Inpatient rehab could play a good part in helping you, *if* you allow it to help you, *and* you play an active role in facilitating this.

Along with the primary care needs for addiction, detox and therapy, treatment in a rehab centre is the most structured method available for people to get well. But, rehabilitation will not work in a vacuum, or without your cooperation.

 

You will need to take back your own responsibility for your life as part of the addiction recovery process.

You should not expect addiction treatment in Pontprennau to completely “cure” you of all your addictive impulses or feelings.

It will always take a great deal of time and perseverance to deal with a drinking or substance habit that was a long time in the making.

All this requires patience, persistence, and constructive engagement.

Rehab should be considered the first stage in a journey which you choose to make.

 

How Does A Rehab Programme Near Pontprennau Work, Exactly?

Usually, private rehab is a 3-stage overall phase of initial detox, clinical assistance for underlying psychological addiction disorders, followed by aftercare, which includes future help and services.

This is what you should find in the first 7 days of alcohol/drug rehab ...

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KEY TAKEAWAY

In the first week you’ll be resting more than is usual during the physical detox process, as well as getting used to your medication.

This initial detox period will vary in duration from one individual to another, depending on frequency, recency, and amount of usage, together with the individual's history of addiction.

 

After the first seven days in rehab you should expect the following…

The clinical team will guide you to begin therapy sessions, when your detox has been completed. The best way to proceed here may be group sessions or on an individual counselling basis, or both, as a means to unlock the reasons for your original addiction.

Residential programmes near Pontprennau and Cardiff tend to be multi-faceted in nature, and during these you share your experience with other clients, participate in various therapy sessions and do physical exercise, and and transition towards regaining some structure and order in your routine.

Most Pontprennau addiction clinics have an agenda of daily activities, distributed the night before, detailing the events of the next day, and where you should be, and when.

What should you expect in the last week of inpatient rehabilitation?

In the last 7 days, if not earlier, if your provider includes it, you should be planning out measures for relapse prevention, and aftercare supports.

These will assist you as you move from residential care back into the outside world and give an opportunity for you to plan supports in advance, for addictive triggers you've identified during treatment.

 

Who Is Rehab For?

Residential rehab is for those who are genuinely serious about long term recovery.

This usually means they've been round in the circle of abusing alcohol or drugs several times, seen and borne the negative consequences, and know there must be another way - but need help to achieve this.

Rehab means putting in the work necessary to get your life back, and with the support and help of a proper detox followed by therapy and other forms of support.

Rehab will reward those who accept full responsibility for getting their lives back on track and who understand that only their own will can achieve this.

 

Are There Outmoded Methods In Rehab, That I Should Avoid?

- Trying to give up alcohol or drug use alone and without the professional support which you nevertheless know exists.

- Any approach to therapy which is demonstrably tied to only one type of outlook on what works best. The majority of rehab clinics favour a broader approach which takes into account all routes to recovery and don’t insist that religious adherence is required.

- A process-driven programme which will alienate the client and make them feel as if they are not being treated as a human being.

At the heart of drug alcohol recovery should be mutual support and a sense of community, with the communal respect that goes with it.

 

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How Do I Set Myself Up For Success In Addiction Treatment?

  • Come to terms with the reality that everything you’ve tried up till now has failed to work and that, consequently, you need to find professional help.
  • Come to terms with the reality that you don’t know how to help yourself (or you would have succeeded by now).
  • Accept and acknowledge that you need the help of others who have already succeeded where you have failed.
  • Make sure that you keep the clinicians notified as often as is necessary during your detox and in the sessions which follow.

How Should I Make Plans For My Upcoming Pontprennau Rehab Treatment Admission?

Any good addiction clinic will confirm the booking and send you a list of the things that you should bring with you.

Any good rehab clinic will send you details of everything you’ll need before starting your rehab residency.

 

In What 3 Areas Of My Life Should I See Noticeable Change, Following Treatment?

If you've integrated with the group, actively participated and taken responsibility along the way, you could expect:

- If you've understood what the alcohol/substance abuse is doing *for* you, it becomes easier to fulfil this need in other, healthier ways, and then plan this in aftercare planning.

- By taking care of these things you should find that your behaviour, modes of communicating and especially your emotional responses should all change, and this is a reflection that you needs are being addressed in a positive way, free of the addictive substance.

- When these behavioural changes occur, other major life factors have the breathing space to improve also, e.g. relationships, family life, work, etc.

 

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Tell Me The Top 3 Errors I Should Avoid When Entering Addiction Rehab?

(i) Initial nerves at the thought of withdrawal/detox, ceasing usage, and this fear being so strong that the client will stop treatment before any has even begun.

(ii) The belief that a little success experienced during the early stages of addiction recovery means that we're “cured”.

(iii) An increased risk of relapse because of inadequate preparedness for any trigger situations which may come into play when the treatment has concluded, and without necessary support to deal with these situations.

 

Why Would Pontprennau Rehab Not Work?

In the event of a relapse post-treatment, there are several possible causes:

(i) For whatever reason, you didn’t make use of any of the follow-up help and support resources after treatment completed.

(ii) A trigger event happened in the external world, that you didn't work on yet, during treatment.

 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Make yourself less vulnerable to these events by:

(i) During your stay, make sure you pay attention to aftercare planning and always fully follow through on the help and support offered.

(ii) To avoid succumbing to trigger events (which are 100% certain to happen) make sure you make continued therapeutic care, your priority. 

We find that people who tend to relapse will have unfortunately neglected these aspects of aftercare.

Can Recovery Work For Me? I Have No Family Or Friends Support

Every one of the huge number of people in recovery at any one time will have a different history of drug or alcohol dependency as they start their rehab recovery journey.

Alcoholism or drug addiction recovery is certainly possible even if you don’t have continual support from family members.

  • The trick here, is to replace the family support network that many people have, with something else which plays a similar function.
  • This means figuring out the elements of family support that would enable your recovery, then replicating these in other, creative ways. It is possible.
  • The key to achieve success here is to know what are the most effective elements for your own needs.

 

Alcoholics Anonymous Didn't Work For Me, How Is Rehab Different?

Rehab is different to the AA approach, and this is how…

AA is a great resource to have, but AA and rehab are not the same thing.

Long-term success has certainly been achieved over the years just by using AA Pontprennau.

People have said that just using AA meant that there was something missing in their recovery - something personal to the individual.

In hindsight, it may be that the AA meetings, which lack the one-to-one aspect of rehab, failed to fully address the psychological triggers of alcohol addiction.

 

Rehab Clinic .v. Mutual Aid
Rehab Clinic
  • Detox included
  • Individual care planning & therapy input
  • Residential care
  • Not free
Mutual Aid Meetings
  • Free of charge
  • Long term support
  • Not individualised
  • No professional supervision or detox
Key Takeaway:

Residential rehab and mutual aid do not have to be mutually exclusive, and work very well together, in sequence, or, in some rehab programmes, together.

 

Those who have successfully completed a residential rehab programme often attend AA as part of their ongoing stop drinking support.

Both programmes, in fact, provide very good foundations for full recovery, and may be used in any combination which is suitable for the individual.

Isn’t It Sufficient Just To Attend AA?

People often say that it is Alcoholics Anonymous that shows them the way and inspires them to stay sober.

However, AA cannot provide medical detox, personalised therapeutic insight into the reasons behind your personal pattern of addiction, or structure and accountability in a cohesive aftercare plan.

 

You can indeed reap the benefits of AA meetings near Pontprennau and the group support that they bring, but first you do need to undergo the residential clinical rehab, including the important detox stage at the start of the programme.

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I Want To Stop Using Alcohol Or Drugs Without Professional Help

We don’t consider this to be a good move at all.

Attempting withdrawal without qualified medical supervision can be extremely dangerous and should not be undertaken.

Cardiovascular complications may ensue, together with blood pressure variations and it may result in life threatening symptoms without appropriate supervision.

**NEVER undertake withdrawal or detox without qualified medical supervision**.

 

What If I Can't Afford It?

If a complete treatment programme is a financial challenge right now, there are other options.

Several clinics now provide an option which is detox only, though this isn’t usually publicised.

However, the success rates for these shorter courses can be lower than with the longer more established programmes.

 

Standard residential rehab usually takes 28 days in full. But here is what to consider if money is short at the moment.

 

You can ask about short-term detox, **but only** if support is planned for your continued recovery on the other side.

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...in other words, a proper and structured plan to therapy with its associated follow-up support.

Going in for a detox without having planned support ahead will risk a relapse and hence lower your chances of a full recovery.

 

How Do I Find The Refund Policy For Rehab?

Please ask the clinic prior to beginning your residential programme; each clinic has its own policy.

In general terms, most clinics do not refund fees if you relapse because the onus of responsibility lies with the client.

 

How Do I Get Started In Treatment?

  • You need to speak to the clinic you have decided on to begin your therapy and undergo a simple phone assessment; then when your deposit has been paid your stay should begin no more than 48 hours later, in most cases.
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I’d Like To Start The Programme Immediately; Can I Do That?

It will only take between one and two days for some basic checks to be carried out for suitability, and the clients can be welcomed by the admissions team for the start of their residential care.

 

What Are The Origins Of The Abbeycare Group?

Following personal experiences of Abbeycare staff, we started providing rehab care in 2005.

We have grown since then into a well-known care provider and a trusted resource for residential rehab programmes.

Is Completing An Assessment Really Necessary?

It is important, from the outset, that both clinic and client are appraised of whether the treatment we offer at a specific location is going to be the best for your overall health, well-being and long-term recovery.

To do this, we complete a brief telephone questionnaire with you, and obtain approval for your admission from our clinical and medical professionals.

For Those In Pontprennau, Our Team Can Provide Complimentary Guidance On Addiction Treatment Options.

Help for addiction is available at Abbeycare's UK clinics, serving the full Cardiff area.

We've worked with thousands from all over the world, and we can probably help you too.

There's no substitute for the years of experience we've had, assisting with even the most complex cases.

We can even arrange to assist with transport to the clinic (some extra charges do apply).

You can read our inspection reports from regulatory bodies, on our clinic pages, here: Abbeycare Scotland, and Abbeycare Gloucester.

Our admissions team can advise on what options are available.

Our medical team are ready to help you detox, comfortably.

The Abbeycare therapy team are specialists in helping you identify and work through the underlying triggers behind addiction.

Our clinical team are ready to help you start the journey.

Are you ready?

To get your questions answered, or to get started in recovery, our team can help, on 01603 513 091.

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