Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centres in Salisbury

What to Expect from Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Salisbury?

The hardest part of the recovery process is often admitting the problem exists and then reaching out for help. The good news is that because you are here reading this, you are halfway there. If you are now ready to take the next steps on your journey to recovery, we can help.

Overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never going to be easy, and there are no quick fixes. Nevertheless, with commitment and effort, you can get better and can start to take control of your life once more. With the help and support from a drug or alcohol rehab in Salisbury, you can start to move forward and say goodbye to the illness that has blighted your life for far too long.

Recovery often begins with detox, and this process is designed to help you sever the ties with the substance you have been abusing. It typically takes between seven and ten days, during which time you may experience a number of withdrawal symptoms that will peak before subsiding.

Once this period is complete, you will be ready to move on to rehab. Whether you opt for an inpatient or outpatient programme, you can expect a variety of treatments, such as:

• individual counselling
• group therapy
• cognitive behavioural therapy
• 12-step work
• contingency management
• motivational interviewing.

You may also be treated with a variety of alternative therapies depending on the programme you choose. Alternative therapies are effective when combined with traditional therapies such as counselling and group therapy. Types of alternative therapies include:

• acupuncture,
• acupressure
• massage
• meditation
• art therapy
• music therapy
• sports and nutrition.

It is likely that whatever provider you choose, you will be given a tailored treatment plan designed to work with your needs in mind. This is the usual approach these days as providers have come to realise that everyone is different and that no single treatment will work for everyone.

What Happens after Rehab?

A common question we are faced with by those about to embark on a programme of recovery is, ‘what happens when I leave rehab?’. This is particularly common among those who are about to be admitted to a residential programme.

Many people worry that they will be unable to cope with the real world after spending weeks in a facility with constant access to care and support and nothing to worry about but their recovery. This is completely understandable, but we want to assure you that you will never be left to face the real world alone.

Studies have shown that the days and weeks after rehab is often the period where recovering addicts are most susceptible to relapse. For that reason, most rehab clinics provide up to 12 months of aftercare as part of the programme.

This could include a period living in a sober living house to help with the transition, or it could mean regular meetings and phone contact with a counsellor or therapist. This support is essential in terms of helping the individual to maintain his or her sobriety upon returning home.

On the rare occasion that aftercare is not provided with a rehab programme, many other resources can be accessed, including fellowship support groups like AA or NA. We advise all our clients to join a local support group to help keep their recovery on track.

For more information about the recovery process in your area, call us today via our 24-hour helpline; we are waiting to hear from you.