Drug Detox Center

The following drug detox center 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 detox center 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 drug detox center?

A drug detox center refers to a facility which aims to help a person to become completely substance-free. Sudden withdrawal from certain substances, such as alcohol or benzodiazepines, can be life-threatening in some circumstances. A drug detox center allows individuals to stop using the substance immediately in the safest way possible. For other substances, sudden withdrawal is not normally life-threatening, but can be extremely unpleasant, and willpower alone may not be enough to remove the substance.

A medically supervised drug detox center offers the safest and most effective way to become substance-free. A professional detox programme also increases the chances of recovery and reduces the likelihood of relapse. A drug detox center would cater for those suffering from addiction to alcohol, heroin, cocaine, cannabis, prescription medications and other substances.

When should someone seek a drug detox centre?

Anyone who is physically addicted to a substance can benefit from admission to a drug detox center. This type of treatment will also benefit those who do not have an actual physical dependence but are experiencing severe psychological distress during the initial cessation period. Moreover, people with an addiction often do not prioritise self care, and so will benefit from a treatment programme that offers a healthy routine and will improve their general physical wellbeing. Often a person will take a combination of substances, sometimes referred to as poly addiction.

Where to find drug detox centers

The advantage of a residential drug detox center is that it offers treatment in an extremely supportive environment. Each day is highly structured in order to get the most out of the program, and highly qualified staff members are available to provide support every step of the way. A full programme at a drug detox center will deal with both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction.

It is possible to access private overseas services. This option can be particularly appealing to those individuals who have already accessed a drug detox center in the UK with limited success. By travelling overseas to access treatment, the person is completely removed from their problematic surroundings. Overseas treatment can also represent better value for money in some cases.

It is also possible to access free NHS services. Whilst it would clearly be preferable to receive treatment 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?

The length of stay at a drug detox center will depend both on the severity of the situation, and the substance being taken. An alcohol detox can take between 7 and 10 days. Opiate detox or Heroin detox will usually require a minimum of 14 days in order to safely detox. A rapid or accelerated detox is not advisable both for psychological reasons and physical comfort.

The best outcome of success will be when a medicated detox is accessed in conjunction with complete drug addiction programs that offer psychological treatment as well. Therefore, for alcohol the minimum duration of a residential rehab program should be 28 days and for drugs it should be 6 weeks. This will allow enough time for both the physical and psychological side of the addiction to be addressed.

How much does a private drug detox centre cost?

Triage Healthcare recognises that there is a deficit in the provision of affordable private treatment for addictions in the UK. High quality free advice and information is provided to all, as well as best-value private treatment to individuals with a limited budget. If you arrange treatment through Triage Healthcare you will never pay more and in some cases you will pay less for residential treatment than by booking direct with a drug detox center.

Call Triage Healthcare to discuss the option most likely to result in success for you or your loved one. All of our advisors are bound by strict rules of confidentiality and medical ethics. Your call is guaranteed to be treated in the strictest confidence.

Where to find drug detox centres in the UK

There are a number of different treatments available. It is important that the treatment 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 treatment that represents the best chance of success for all concerned, call one of our experienced advisors. Our advice is all completely free and confidential.

Triage Healthcare offers an immediate response service. Our helpline is open 7 days a week, and has a 24 hour messaging service which will be responded to by one of our trained advisors as soon as possible should you call out of hours. When considering private treatment it is important to know exactly what you are getting for your money.

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

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.

We have an in-depth knowledge of the full range of treatment services and programme options throughout the UK and abroad, and will advise you independently of any particular centre.