Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centres in Basildon

The Recovery Process with Alcohol or Drug Rehab

There is a general process that is followed for most people who want to recover from a drug and alcohol addiction. While the finer details may differ depending on the rehab provider, the general process is as follows:

• Acceptance – The first part of the journey to recovery is accepting the problem in the first place. For many, this is the hardest part; denial is quite common in addiction. It is often easier to blame other people or situations for this illness than to accept it. Nevertheless, until the individual acknowledges the fact that he or she has an addiction, detox and rehab will be pointless.
• Finding a Provider – Recovery.org.uk can help you to find a treatment provider to suit your needs. This will include detox and rehab if required. We will work closely with you to determine your needs and will recommend a programme of inpatient or outpatient care where appropriate. As part of our service, we will provide a free assessment that will help us find the right provider. We will look at your history of substance abuse to gauge the severity of your illness.
• Detox – If you have a physical dependence on drugs or alcohol, you will need a detox before you can begin a programme of rehabilitation. Detox is the process that deals with the physical side of the addiction and aims to break the bond to the substance being abused.
• Rehabilitation – After detox, a programme of rehabilitation is always recommended. While detox deals with the physical, rehab deals with the psychological, and it is this that will help the individual to achieve long-term
• Aftercare – Recovery does not end with rehab, though, and most individuals will feel some trepidation about returning to independent sober living after their treatment programme finishes. The good news is that aftercare is available and should always be included as part of a comprehensive recovery programme. If your rehab clinic does not provide it, you should consider joining a local support group such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous. Aftercare is vital when it comes to preventing relapse.

Treatments during Rehab in Basildon

The belief that one type of treatment works for all recovering addicts is long gone. These days, rehab providers believe every patient should be offered a bespoke plan of care, tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.

While every plan will be different in terms of the types of treatments that are used, patients can expect their plan to include some elements of the following:

• Individual counselling
• Group therapy
• Family therapy
• Contingency management
• 12-step work
• Motivational interviewing
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Relapse prevention
• Life skills
• Job-training workshops
• Nutrition and exercise
• Holistic therapies.

The great thing about tailored treatment plans is the fact that they can be changed as and when (and if) needed. The flexibility of treating patients in this way means that should a specific treatment be deemed not as effective as initially hoped it could be replaced with a different method with minimum fuss. There is no need to continue with the original plan in the hope that it might work.

As well as traditional counselling and therapies, some clinics also offer holistic therapies that are designed to heal the mind body and spirit and improve wellbeing. Typical holistic therapies include meditation, yoga, massage, acupuncture, art therapy, music therapy and equine therapy.

For more information on alcohol and drug rehab in Basildon, contact us here at Recovery.org.uk today. We can provide you with a choice of options and can answer any queries you may have regarding locations, costs, etc.