Do I Need Long-Term Rehab Treatment?
In-clinic rehab allows time away from triggers to concentrate on recovery fully.
Long-term treatment at Abbeycare has been developed for those suffering from alcohol or drug addiction. Completing a long-term drug and alcohol inpatient programme may be the solution to problematic substance use.
Remaining in a drug rehab facility for longer will provide you with a safe and structured environment to recover.
The work that is carried out at the rehab clinics is instrumental in promoting long-term sobriety. Some may benefit from a longer programme length, while others will require just a short residential rehab stay with outpatient treatment.
Our group work sessions, including a free addiction assessment when you enrol, will help us understand what kind of treatment we should prepare for you.
However, you must be willing to stay at our inpatient treatment facility, which has been specifically designed to aid recovery by implementing various treatment modalities.
This will support the transition from dependence to independence.
The Benefits To A Long-Term Schedule Of Treatment
A 28 Day Specialised Recovery Programme
28-day addiction treatment ensures that participants experience the full recovery journey by attending therapeutic initiatives and interventions delivered.
Therapeutic Approaches Included
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- The 12-Step programme
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Individual therapy or counselling
- Holistic therapies such as mindfulness practice and art therapy
- Resilience training
This diverse range of evidence-based therapies encourages clients to share experiences, develop self-awareness and personal growth and improve overall well-being.
The Root Cause Of Addiction
The roots of most addictions occur during childhood as children experience situations that form the basis of their core belief systems. This leads to addiction as a coping mechanism.
Research shows that most children from abusive families tend to end up addicted to a specific drug.
A treatment programme considers negative beliefs and thoughts:
- “I need alcohol or drug use to get through my day!”
- “I can only socialize when I’ve taken something!” Drug use and alcohol are my only solution.
- “I can’t live without alcohol or drug abuse!”
Rehab programmes offer tools to change negative perceptions into positive ones.
Long-Term Treatment Versus Short Term
Long-term treatment is a viable option for substance users, regardless of the type of drug abused and duration of drug use.
Participants vary in presenting conditions, and all are placed on a therapeutic programme to combat their addictions.
Those with dual diagnosis i.e. mental health problems and dependence on alcohol or drugs are recommended to attend a long-term programme at a rehab centre.
A short- term treatment plan generally includes a detox and a brief introduction to a therapeutic programme. Short term rehab can be delivered in a hospital setting or inpatient rehab.
Short-term rehab requires a high level of care in rehab, followed by aftercare and relapse prevention provision.
The Science Behind Treatment
A chemical disturbance has been created within the human body, and the need for drugs is abnormal to the body’s natural structures.
In short, the mind and body have been chemically disrupted. The brain's receptors have been chemically changed to command the body to use more drugs.
Long-term rehab will reset the mind and allow the body to follow.
The brain slowly returns to a state of homeostasis.
The return to a normal state of mind and body takes time.
Long Term Rehab And Relapse
Before attending Abbeycare, relapse may have already occurred.
Addiction is a chronic condition, and without the appropriate support networks in place or time spent addressing the root causes of addiction, active use can recur.
Rehabilitation has to be considered on a longitudinal basis as there is no quick fix to sometimes decades of substance use.
Long-term rehab helps clients recognise the situations that occurred before being triggered and work through these to stop the negative cycle and work towards recovery.
Long-Term Rehab Participation
Long-term rehab participation works as the vessel required to bring about a complete change. The change required to break the physical and mental cravings for substances problematic to health.
Participating in both confidential individual therapy sessions and group therapy sessions provides the best path to recovery.
Addiction And Life
Addiction to substances can affect every area of life, from health, finances, relationships, jobs, children and peace of mind.
Therefore, recovery needs to be progressive, personalised and positive in its attempt to eliminate the desire to use substances harmful to health. Recovery involves freedom.
Call our free 24/7 Helpline on 01603 513 091 or fill out the form below to speak to a trained addiction counsellor.
