Drug and alcohol addiction is a growing problem throughout Scotland and the UK as a whole. According to charity Alcohol Change UK, a quarter of adults in England and Scotland regularly drink more than the Chief Medical Officer’s low-risk guidelines and alcohol misuse represents the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49-year-olds in the UK. In Scotland in 2019-20, there were around 35,781 alcohol-related hospital admissions and the alcohol-specific death rate was 21.5 per 100,000 population, compared to 13.0 per 100,000 population in England.1
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Statistics on illegal and prescription drug misuse can be more difficult to find but there’s no doubting that drug abuse is extremely harmful to individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. If you are affected by drug and alcohol addiction it is always best to seek help as soon as possible. Alcohol and drug rehab in Aviemore could provide your best chance of breaking free from the grip of addiction and step forward into a more positive sober lifestyle.
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When most people think of rehab they probably picture a private drug and alcohol rehab. This is actually the most effective way of treating a serious addiction problem but it is not the only treatment option. You can also go for outpatient rehab of the type that may be provided by the NHS, although there are drawbacks and limitations.
Sadly, the NHS is often woefully underfunded in the area of addiction recovery and there may be limited resources. Outpatient programmes tend to take a long time – often many months or even years – as the treatment and therapy sessions can be drawn out. You will have to attend appointments, which can be difficult when you are in the grip of an addiction and you may have to go through your drug or alcohol detox with minimal support and supervision.
With inpatient rehab you ‘live in’, meaning you can receive a structured evidence-based treatment programme in a compact period of time. You will be away from the triggers and temptations associated with your drinking or drug use and will have access to expert support and care 24 hours a day. All this gives you the best possible chance of making a full and long-term recovery.
Residential addiction treatment works by treating every aspect of your addiction and related behaviours. This means treating the physical elements of your addiction as well as the psychological or behavioural addiction. This generally involves going through a detoxification process accompanied by a range of therapy and addiction treatments. You will get the most out your stay in drug and alcohol rehab if you participate fully and honestly, with a real desire to change
One important aspect of any recovery journey is detoxification, when you metabolise the drugs or alcohol that may have built up in your system from years of abuse. This is a critical time and many people trying to go through it alone or even in an outpatient treatment programme will fall at this hurdle. Long-time drinking and drug use can increase tolerance and build up a dependency on the chemicals provided by the substance.
When they are suddenly removed, this can result in a range of physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. It can be all too easy to alleviate these withdrawal symptoms by going back to the substance of choice.
These symptoms can be very unpleasant and sometimes dangerous, so it is always best to undergo
drug detox in controlled environments such as rehab centres. You will not have access to drugs or alcohol but may receive prescription medications if they are deemed appropriate. You can also undergo a medically supervised detox to ensure the safety of the procedure.
Going beyond detox you will also have a range of therapy options designed to help you explore the root causes of your addiction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in treating addiction by helping you to change the way you think and behave regarding drugs and alcohol. Other treatment options can include group therapy, one to one counselling and various holistic and wellbeing therapies.
At Nova Recovery we also treat a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety and stress. These may or may not be linked to addiction. Where they are, a dual diagnosis approach can help by treating both elements at the same time.
Much of the focus of a drug and alcohol addiction treatment plan will be on equipping you with the tools you need for relapse prevention – essentially staying clean and sober once you have checked out of your residential rehabilitation. Returning to ‘real life’ without the crutch of drugs or alcohol can be difficult to adjust to and many recovering addicts will experience challenging times ahead.
Our 1-year aftercare plans can provide you with vital support just when you need it and support groups like Narcotics Anonymous can also be useful moving forwards.
We know that addiction and substance misuse is often accompanied by denial and defensiveness. At the end of the day the person with the addiction must want to change and enter rehab voluntarily, but friends, family members and other people close to them can help them to accept that they have problems. Family intervention can be a useful way to get addicts to face up to the impact their behaviour has on those around them and we also offer friend and family referrals that can help get the ball rolling.
The costs of leaving an addiction untreated can be far greater than the costs of rehab. If you are concerned about your own drinking and drug use, or that of a loved one, contact us today. We can start the admissions process rolling or simply offer expert advice in complete confidence.
1 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/fact-sheets/alcohol-statistics
Beginning your journey of recovery will often start simply by admitting to yourself that you have a problem with addiction and that you need professional help. Once you have made the realisation that professional addiction treatment will get you back to living the life that you want to live then all you need to do is reach out to us here at Nova Recovery. By making contact with us, we can start to work out the best treatment plan for you and get you on your way to a life of sobriety.
Different treatment plans can have differing durations as is to be expected. Often the severity of the addiction that you are trying to overcome can impact the lengths of time your treatment will last for as well as whether you are engaged with an inpatient or outpatient treatment programme. However, most of the treatment plans that we recommend for people overcoming addiction last for around 28 days.
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