Residential Alcohol Program

The following residential alcohol program information has been prepared under the supervision of Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist Dr Bruce Trathen MBBS MRCPsych, and Senior Addictions Therapist David Goodlad FRSPH MA Dip. MBACP (Snr. Accred) UKRC NCAC CADC.

Accessing reliable and accurate residential alcohol program information can be confusing and time consuming. Triage Advisors are here to help you make fully informed and accurate decisions. Call 0117 339 0080.

What is a Residential Alcohol Program?

A residential alcohol program refers to treatment aimed at helping individuals overcome an alcohol dependence. Private residential alcohol rehab programmes help address all aspects of an addiction.

A residential alcohol program is the most intensive form of support for addiction, which is supported by the National Treatment Outcomes Research Study (NTORS). Private residential alcohol rehab programmes provide an environment where the sole focus is on recovery. They will be living with like-minded peers and have constant support from professional staff, and in most cases have personal experience of the residential alcohol program.

A residential alcohol program will begin with a medicated detox, if required. This will involve the prescription of medication to help the body cope with the initial cessation of the substance of abuse. Private residential alcohol rehab programmes for detox usually consist of sedative drugs, replacement drugs or a combination of both. Residential alcohol programs aim to minimise the discomfort during detox and make the process as pain-free as possible. In most residential alcohol programs, medical professionals will be available or on-call to help during this time if necessary.

Following this, individuals will have access to an intensive psychological and therapeutic residential alcohol programme. This aims to address the causes underlying the dependence, to educate individuals on the nature of their dependence, and to aid the development of effective coping/relapse prevention strategies. A residential alcohol programme will deliver this in the form of one-to-one therapy, group therapy, workshops and lectures, planned activities outside the treatment centre and reflection activities, amongst others. Typically, residential alcohol programmes will also offer holistic and relaxation therapies, such as reflexology, acupuncture and yoga.

Residential alcohol programmes will typically be able to cater to a number of substance addictions. These include alcohol and benzodiazepines, for which a medicated detox if often a necessity, and heroin, cannabis, cocaine and prescription medications, amongst others.

What are the warning signs that indicate someone needs a residential alcohol Program?

There are a number of warning signs that may indicate the presence of substance dependence and the necessity of a residential alcohol rehab programme. For instance, an individual’s behaviour may change as it becomes focused upon obtaining the substance. They may become irritable, agitated and withdrawn. Their social habits may also change in respect to their circle of friends. Physically, their appearance may also decline in terms of a significant loss of weight or general sickly appearance. If any of these indicators apply to you or a loved one, call us now. We can help you find a residential alcohol rehab programme tailored to your needs, wishes and budget.

Anyone who suspects that they are suffering from an addiction should consider a residential alcohol rehab programme as their first choice of treatment. Although community treatments may be available, they are much less intensive than residential rehab programmes. Therefore, if such help is affordable privately or available on the NHS in your area, then it is an option worth careful consideration.

Types of residential alcohol Program

Triage Healthcare work with residential rehab programmes throughout the UK and can provide immediate access to a residential alcohol programme.

It is possible to access private overseas residential rehab programs. This option can be particularly appealing to those individuals who have already accessed help in the UK with limited success. By travelling overseas to access residential rehab programs, the person is completely removed from their problematic surroundings. Overseas residential alcohol rehab programmes can also represent better value for money in some cases.

Whilst it would clearly be preferable to access residential alcohol rehab programmes without having to pay for them, it is important to remember that there is an imbalance between availability of residential alcohol rehab programmes in the NHS and the demand in the community. Therefore, there can often be long waiting lists involved when trying to access residential alcohol rehab programs. However, community based treatments and the attendance of fellowship meetings certainly stand individuals a better chance of recovery than by accessing no help at all.

How long treatment for alcoholism at a residential alcohol Program take?

Treatment for alcoholism at residential alcohol rehab programs can take as little as one week. However, this will only allow enough time to address the physical dependence to alcohol. Therefore, most residential alcohol rehab programs last a minimum of 28 days. A residential alcohol rehab program can also last twelve weeks or longer.

How much does a private residential alcohol Program cost?

The cost for a private residential alcohol rehab programme will vary in terms of the centre's location, accommodation standards and the level of nursing and psychiatric provision available. Be assured that you will not compromise on the quality of psychological and therapeutic care offered at the best value private residential rehab programmes that Triage Healthcare work with. All of our private residential rehab programmes take place in clinics that are regulated by the appropriate governing bodies, and meet the requirements set out by these authorities.

Where to find residential alcohol Program in the UK

Triage Healthcare Ltd is a specialist healthcare company dedicated to the treatment of addictive illness. We were formed in 2005 by Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist Dr Bruce Trathen MBBS MRCPsych, and Addictions Therapist David Goodlad FRSH MA Dip. MBACP (Snr. Accred) UKRC NCAC CADC.

There are a number of different private residential alcohol rehab programs available. It is important that the private residential alcohol rehab programme is tailored to the individual - addiction is different for each person; there is no “one-size-fits-all solution”. In order to find out the private residential alcohol rehab programme that represents the best chance of success for all concerned, call one of our experienced advisors. Our advice is all completely free and confidential.

We understand that there may be concerns regarding treatment at private residential rehab programmes, particularly in terms of cost, location and success. That is why we are here. We can advise you on private residential rehab programs running individually tailored treatment. We can help all concerned decide on a residential alcohol rehab program that is affordable to your budget. You can telephone to speak with us straight away in confidence or email us with the guarantee of a timely response. We know about the different private residential alcohol rehab programs available, and we will help as best as possible with any queries you have regarding a residential alcohol rehab program.

We are staffed by highly experienced and expert professionals in addiction medicine and counselling. They are ethically bound to give you advice according to the latest evidence of what works, and are not allowed to advise you according to a profit motive for private residential alcohol rehab programs. Rather we will find you the best value private residential alcohol rehab programme given your particular circumstances and wishes.

References                                                                         

NTORS The National Treatment Outcome Research Study: Summary of the project, the clients, and preliminary findings: First Bulletin. (1996). Gossop, M., Marsden, J., Stewart, D., Edwards, C., Lehmann, P., Wilson, A., & Segar, G. Department of Health: London.