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Private rehab treatment for alcohol or drug addiction can be expensive, and low-cost or free alternatives are seldom available. Thousands blindly walk into addiction treatment in expensive rehab centres and find that the reality doesn't meet expectations.

Before taking the plunge, here's everything you need to know when shopping around for addiction help in Prendergast.

Step 1 - What Do You Need?

There are a wealth of treatment options available for those fresh to the journey of recovery. But considering first, what your treatment needs truly are, can help you pay for rehab just once, and not twice.

 

Detox-Only, Versus Full Rehabilitation Programme

Addiction treatment for alcohol or drugs usually starts with a detox, then therapy (rehab), followed by aftercare. But which of these is right for you?

 

- Unsure if you need detox, rehab, aftercare, or all 3? (Be truthful).

 

You could go for a detox-only programme, but run greater risk of future relapse if other supports are not in place.

Finding Rehab Near Prendergast

Understandably, when feeling low and needing detox, most will opt for a clinic close to where they live.

But the provider on your doorstep doesn't necessarily provide the best overall value, in the context of your entire recovery journey.

Therapy levels vary wildly from clinic to clinic, and therapist to therapist. What feedback do you have on the clinic you plan to attend? Asking a few basics like these upfront can save a lot of headache later.

See all the locations Abbeycare serve, here.

More Than One Previous Detox?

Making sure you're getting the right support, can have a serious impact on long term results.

If you've been detoxed in the past, and are looking for recovery afresh, it's a good idea to check on exactly what detox you'll get.

The medical team at a given clinic have the final say of course, but the admissions team for a provider should be well-versed enough to give you an idea of how your detox will proceed.

 

Ask if the clinic you're dealing with has specialist professionals who've delivered your detox in the past, and with what results.

Recommended Questions To Ask:
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KEY QUESTIONS

- How long should detox take, for me?
- What experience do you have in administering detox for individuals with my specific intake and frequency?
- My case is complex- what happens in the event of complications?

Step 2 - Behind The Scenes In An Addiction Treatment Clinic

How does admitting to rehab work?

You'll stay full time in a clinic, normally with a dedicated room and your own space, complete detox, and attend therapeutic sessions several times a week. Towards the end of your stay, the clinic should set up supports for the future. More about that later.

The provider you're working with should ask you some questions over the phone to make sure you're a good match - it's important to give honest answers, to avoid complications later.

What Is A Care Plan?

Clients are normally encouraged to actively monitor their progress towards recovery treatment goals and outcomes.

If staff do not offer to help draw up a personalised care plan of action for your clinic time, and longer recovery journey, you've chosen the wrong provider.

 

Together you'll map out key milestones, while accounting for past addictive patterns and behaviours. Make sure to take an active part in this stage.

 

Always ask about:
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KEY QUESTIONS

- Is the care planning the same for every client, or is it personalised to me?
- How do I make sure I stay on track during treatment?
- Is care planning done for me, or is it collaborative?
- Am I passed from one staff member to another, as shifts change?

A Day In The Life

What Is Day To Day Life Like, In Treatment?

The structure of each day will vary of course, from one provider to the next.

Since residential rehab is a group environment, most clinics provide each client with a daily agenda, every night for the following day. The agenda lets you know what's happening when, and what activities you should participate in.

 

The normal first stage of treatment is detox. Some will be ready to start therapeutic work after just a few days. Sometimes, detox will last much longer. Clinic staff understand this.

Visiting the clinic before committing to treatment will also help you gauge just what the everyday is like, inside a centre, before committing financially.

Questions To Ask:
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KEY QUESTIONS

- How can I see what's inside the clinic, online?
- Do you have sample daily agendas for treatment I can look at? 
- Do you offer the opportunity to look around the clinic before admitting? 
- Based on my information, how quickly would you want me to start taking part in the therapy schedule, following detox?

 

Addiction Treatment & Covid-19

They say, that rehab and recovery are team sports.

Overcoming old patterns of self-isolation is normally a big part of getting better.

Achieving recovery in a covid-19 world, however, means making some accommodations along the way.

 

Here are the right questions to ask:
  • How does the clinic operate a group recovery programme, whilst also observing covid-19 restrictions and requirements?
  • What daily agenda items in the clinic mean group interaction, and are they adjusted appropriately to accommodate concerns re covid-19?
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Step 3 - Managing The Budget For Treatment

Naturally, funding private rehab treatment in Prendergast is a concern for many.

The differences between public and private options are vast.

  • Via a referral from your GP, a local community addiction keyworker can review your case, and arrange for outpatient appointments on a regular basis. This normally starts with educational material, and monitoring intake levels through self-management. Waiting lists are usually long.
  • Private rehab clinics - are often the catalyst at the start of the process of long term recovery. The return for your investment is the immersion into the world of recovery, and it's mindset. This is the key to longer term change, in many cases. Let's be realistic - private help like this is not cheap. But there is no more specialist help available. A stay in a paid rehab clinic will set you back upwards of £3000, in most cases - this is for a typical minimum 7 day stay.

 

 

Public Or Private?
Public
  • Mostly Self-Managed/Keywork sessions
  • Possible onward referral
  • Free or minimal cost
  • Residential treatment rare
  • Long waiting lists
Private
  • Includes detox, rehab, therapy, aftercare
  • Specialist staff; residential care
  • Start treatment quickly; usually 24 hrs
  • More expensive

 

Automatically choosing the lowest price provider can lead to poor care levels inside the clinic, detrimental to your recovery progress.

Instead, to keep costs reasonable but standards high, consider providers further afield, or smaller clinics with a lower headcount and rural location.

 

Use this step to get a clear idea of what rough budget you can commit to treatment, ringing round a few providers for initial pricing if needed.

 

Other Ways To Get Help

AA/NA/GA Meetings

Most locations hold local Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings which can assist in the mutual aid and social elements of recovery.

Whilst mutual aid plays a big part for many, later in their recovery journey, those at the start will need professional help to detox safely.

AA, NA, and the big book groups have millions of followers and attendees, and have been very successful over the years. But the first stage of help - physically detoxing - will need more specialist care.

 

Public Healthcare For Addiction

In the first instance, it's possible to present to your GP and discuss the possibility of referral to your local addictions team, in the NHS. They will usually help you monitor the effects of addiction in your life, but are unable to refer or provide funding for immediate detox, in most cases.

 

Usually, only the more complex cases with a long history of addiction are considered for placement into specialist detox units.

In reality, where the need for detox is urgent, we often see families and groups of friends pooling funds together, to help a loved one access treatment faster, from a private provider.

 

Step 4 - Get Impartial Consumer Reports

Assessing a provider's standard of care is important - but can be tricky for the layman.

Our heroes here are the industry watchdogs - The Care Commission, and The Care Inspectorate.

 

These two regulatory bodies inspect rehab clinics on a regular basis (usually annually) and produce written reports on their findings.


This includes feedback on staffing, care and support levels, management, and environment.

 

Important - Regulator Inspections

When looking for CQC or Care Inspectorate reports, always look for those stating the visit was "Unannounced" instead of "Announced" - this means the provider was not aware the inspection was occurring, and hence is most likely to provide most insight into genuine standards of care.

 

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Step 5 - Complete The Initial Assessment

With the homework all done, it's time to get serious about arranging treatment at one of the providers you've shortlisted.

It's not uncommon at this point, for the provider to take you a through a number of pre-admission questions, as they have to ensure your suitable for the clinic and its environment.

A telephone assessment might last up to 30 minutes, after which the provider will likely request you to pay a deposit towards treatment, so that they can progress further with your admission.

Any additional financial issues, such as paying via insurance policy, would normally also be sorted out at this stage.

 

Step 6 - Funding Your Stay

As above, expect to pay a deposit prior to admission.

Because the total booking value is high, even a small percentage deposit could work out anywhere from £2,000 - £4,000 for the higher end providers.

The days of clinics offering finance facilities directly, are mostly gone, although a few do still offer in-house plans to pay for treatment.

Make sure to get an email confirmation of deposit paid, and confirmation of what happens next.

 

Remaining Balance

The balance to pay for treatment, if not paying via insurance or a third party, is usually due when you arrive to admit to the clinic.

Interest on late payment for a significant sum like this can be significant, so it's worth getting this done on time.

 

Step 7 - Get Started

Make note of the day and time you're due to admit to treatment.

You'll need to bring a few basic necessities with you:

 

  • Casual clothes
  • Toiletries to last the length of your stay
  • Extras for gym/swim/sauna facilities, as available
  • A supply of enough of any regular medication you take, to last the duration of your stay

It's worth checking usage policies re internet and wifi, and devices, as you may be disappointed if the clinic you've chosen asks you to hand them in, before your stay begins, without prior warning.

Most clinics have a busy schedule and making sure you arrive on time is important. Getting your means of transport to the clinic organised ahead of time, will ensure things are effortless, on the day.

Take a well-deserved rest, as the road to recovery opens up before you.

 

Are You Asking The Right Questions?

You've reached the end of our ultimate guide on finding the right rehab!

Abbeycare Serve Prendergast

Thanks for reading our free guide.

 

Abbeycare operate UK clinics providing help for alcohol or drug addiction for those in the Prendergast area.

Since 2005, we've been helping thousands to overcome addiction, comfortably, and safely.

All these years we've stuck to the basics that work - structured detox, therapy, and aftercare solutions that help get folks back on track.

Not nearby? No problem, we can arrange transport too, in many cases.

 

Our clinic inspection reports are available on the relevent service pages: Abbeycare Scotland, Abbeycare Gloucester.

Our admissions team are ready to help.

The Abbeycare medical team can help you detox comfortably.

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

 

Our clinic team - many of them in recovery personally - are ready to get you started.

The only thing left is - are you ready?

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