Drug Rehab - NHS

The following drug rehab NHS 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 drug rehab NHS 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 drug rehab nhs?

Drug rehab NHS refers to rehabilitation treatment available for free. Drug rehab NHS will be available in a number of forms. Typically, it will consist of community-based treatments such as attending local drug services and fellowship meetings such as narcotics anonymous (NA), cocaine anonymous (CA) or alcoholic’s anonymous (AA).

The less available but most sought after form of drug rehab NHS consists of inpatient treatment. This can consist of an inpatient detox within a specialized hospital unit, and following this the individual may also be able to access treatment at a residential NHS rehabilitation center. Accessing this form of treatment through the NHS can be a long and arduous process with extensive waiting lists. Therefore, if no funds are available for immediate private residential rehabilitation, it is important that individuals continue to access the community-based drug rehab NHS available to them in the mean time.

Drug rehab NHS can help people with any drug dependence. It is important that the causes underlying the dependence are adequately addressed, and that the individual has the opportunity to develop effective coping and relapse prevention strategies. Peer support and understanding can also have a significant impact on recovery. Achieving and having access to all of these factors will result in a higher chance of continued abstinence. This is available most effectively and intensively within a residential NHS rehabilitation center. However, support is also available via local free drug services and fellowship meetings where inpatient treatment isn’t an option.

When should someone seek drug rehab nhs help?

Anyone who has a drug addiction who wants to get help and who cannot afford treatment privately should seriously consider getting help through drug rehab NHS services. Detoxification from certain drugs, such as alcohol, is associated with potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if uncontrolled; therefore it is vital that medical support is always accessed before ceasing to use the substance. The best place to begin getting help will be with your doctor.

There are a number of signs that indicate a person needs access a residential NHS rehabilitation center or community-based treatment. For instance, their behaviour may change as it becomes more orientated towards drugs. They may become irritable, anxious and withdrawn. A change in their social habits may also be an important indicator, such as beginning to keep unusual and unpredictable hours. There may also be a noticeable decline in their appearance, such as significant weight loss and less attention to personal care. If this is the case, treatment at a residential NHS rehabilitation center should be accessed ideally.

Where to find residential nhs rehabilitation centers

It may be possible for individuals to access a residential NHS rehabilitation center throughout the UK. Typically, individuals will need to be referred by their GP or obtain funding from local drug services. People may also have the opportunity to access a residential NHS rehabilitation centre abroad. This can be extremely beneficial for people who have not benefitted from similar help within the UK.

Whilst it would clearly be preferable to receive treatment at a residential NHS rehabilitation centre without having to pay for it, it is important to remember that there is an imbalance between availability of addiction treatment in the NHS and the demand in the community. Therefore, there can often be long waiting lists involved when trying to access the NHS options.

How long could a drug detox centre program take?

Programme length at a residential NHS rehabilitation centre can vary significantly depending on the individual and the funding available. Ideally, a minimum of four weeks for alcohol and six weeks for drugs should be obtained in order to receive adequate help for the physical and psychological aspects of the addiction. Some NHS services may also provide funding for longer programmes, such as 12 or 24 weeks.

How much does a private drug detox centre cost?

It is not always possible to access residential rehabilitation via the NHS, and in some cases it can take a long time.  In any addiction, there is often only a short window of opportunity to get someone the treatment they need when they are motivated and ready for it. This can be critical, and is often not available fast enough via the NHS.

If funds can be gathered for private residential treatment, then it is something that can be organized immediately. Triage Healthcare work with a number of centres throughout the UK and abroad that vary in cost. Our best value centres will still offer excellent psychological and therapeutic programmes; therefore this is never something you will have to compromise on even when accessing best value treatment.

Where to find drug detox centres 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.

We understand that there may be concerns regarding treatment, particularly in terms of cost, location and success. That is why we are here. We can advise you on centres running individually tailored programmes. We can help all concerned decide on a comprehensive 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