Rehabilitation is the process of recovering from behavioural habits and mental health conditions, such as an alcohol and drug addiction.

For a large majority of individuals, those addictive behaviours or psychological conditions start and develop involuntarily. Although this may be the case, long-term, many of those will live through denial, avoiding any form of rehabilitation. However, to prevent a future of the unknown, of the negative and of the dangers linked to substance abuse and ongoing mental impairment, rehabilitation efforts must be made.

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The process of rehabilitation

The process of rehabilitation can unfortunately take some time to complete. Once consumption has stopped or negative psychological thoughts subsidise, many individuals may believe that recovery has been achieved. Of course, there are small milestones to experience throughout recovery. However, true rehabilitation can take some time, depending on a number of factors.

From the severity of an addiction or mental health issue, and its length, to the damage it has caused, and the degree of treatment required, full rehabilitation can continue for a prolonged period of time. It is however important to remember that this is a worthwhile experience to progress through.

Without committing yourself to the entire rehabilitation process, it is very unlikely that full recovery will be achieved. Both addiction and mental health conditions are formed with complex underlying causations, requiring greater treatment than a standalone detox or singular therapy session. With this in mind, embracing the rehabilitation process and acknowledging your habit is the first positive step to recovery.

Once you’re ready to recover, rehabilitation will begin, starting with a personal treatment programme. By visiting our rehab hospital, you will be provided with a suitable and effective plan, full of our leading treatment options. Ideal to work through the likes of a drug addiction, alcohol dependence or chronic psychological conditions, our team will carefully observe your behaviours, while recommending the most suitable treatments.

After the formation of your treatment plan, the most important steps of rehabilitation will commence; your treatment. Here you will complete medical, social and psychological treatment options through our rehab hospital. By progressing through treatment, you will heal both physically and mentally, preparing you for long-term rehabilitation.

Please be aware that the rehabilitation process can take some time. A targeted, consistent approach must be maintained when completing addiction and psychiatric treatment. Recovery can continue into the future, where individuals maintain healthy coping mechanisms and lifestyle choices. Treatment options can also continue to promote ongoing rehabilitation, helping all clients maintain long-term recovery.

With this in mind, although the rehabilitation process may take longer than expected, the initial recovery through rehab is very important. Without this step, long-term rehabilitation isn’t possible, commonly advancing addictive behaviours. To overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, consider rehabilitation through our rehab hospital.

The value of visiting a rehab facility

As touched on above, many individuals will believe that rehabilitation is possible alone, quickly and easily. This unfortunately isn’t the reality when considering substance abuse or psychological conditions. Great treatment sessions are required to ensure that progression is made. As a result of this, attempting to go cold turkey isn’t recommended.

Visiting a private drug and alcohol rehab facility will offer many benefits for people seeking rehabilitation. The first benefit, offering valuable recovery probabilities is the range of treatment options readily available. Each is structured and designed to promote recovery, combined to heal the body and mind. Without following a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, there’s a high chance that areas affected by addictive behaviours will be forgotten about; with the likelihood of resurfacing later down the line.

A further valuable asset of visiting a private rehab facility is the opportunity to complete residential rehab. A residential rehab programme is where clients will reside within our rehab facility, here in Largs, Scotland. This is highly beneficial, offering clients with a tranquil, positive and welcoming environment to recover within. Many individuals will struggle to recover from home, with many triggers and distractions present. Efficient rehabilitation can be achieved by investing yourself into residential rehab.

The final valuable benefit of rehabilitating from a facility like ours is the degree of care you will receive. The rehabilitation process can be overwhelming and difficult at first. In most cases, this will be new to the majority of people. Through our care and structured rehab programmes, you’ll have access to our leading professionals, treatments and resources. By avoiding this level of care, recovering alone will be challenging.

Treatment options to complete while rehabilitating

The degree and selection of treatment options while at rehab will depend on your addiction and/or mental health issues. For those abusing drugs or alcohol, a mix of detox programmes and therapy sessions will be recommended, along with following a holistic healing approach. This is down to the degree in which substance abuse can impact both the body and mind. Withdrawal symptoms will be experienced, commonly both physically and mentally, helping the recovering individual cope without drug or alcohol abuse.

For those suffering with mental health conditions, great psychological intervention will be required. There are many complex causations known to develop psychiatric conditions. Through the rehabilitation process, the aim will be to acknowledge the underlying issue and work through it, followed by adapting outlooks and realities. Although this may initially feel impossible, rehabilitation is possible through the likes of cognitive behavioural therapy and support groups.

By completing the recommended treatment options, while at residential rehab, great rehabilitation opportunities will be present. Through our rehab facility here at Nova Recovery, we can help you reach recovery milestones through our rehabilitation programmes.

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Through our rehab facility here at Nova Recovery, we offer a wide range of treatment options, focusing on promoting addiction and mental health recovery. We are passionate about helping all parties involved, rehabilitate and improve their quality of life.

The process of rehabilitation shouldn’t be experienced alone. In many situations, this will be impossible, down to the complex causations of behavioural habits. Through our rehabilitation programmes and your commitment to heal, sustainable recovery can be achieved.

John Gillen - Author - Last updated: February 20, 2023

John has travelled extensively around the world, culminating in 19 years’ experience looking at different models. He is the European pioneer of NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) treatment to Europe in 2010; and recently back from the USA bringing state of the art Virtual Reality Relapse Prevention and stress reduction therapy. His passion extends to other metabolic disturbances and neurodegenerative diseases. The journey continues. In recent times, John has travelled to Russia to study and research into a new therapy photobiomudulation or systemic laser therapy working with NAD+ scientists and the very best of the medical professionals in the UK and the USA, together with Nadcell, Bionad Hospitals own select Doctors, nurses, dieticians and therapists. Johns’ passion continues to endeavour to bring to the UK and Europe new developments with NAD+ Therapy in preventive and restorative medicine and Wellness. In 2017 John Gillen was made a visiting Professor at the John Naisbitt university in Belgrade Serbia.