Rehab Therapy

The following information on rehab therapy 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 information on rehab therapy 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 rehab therapy?

Rehab therapy is treatment aimed towards helping individuals overcome the psychological dependence underpinning all drug, alcohol or behavioural addictions.  This is typically best accessed after a medicated detox because it means the physical and/or initial psychological withdrawal symptoms will have been addressed.

Residential rehab therapy is the most intensive form of support for addictions. An individual will be removed from an alcohol- or drug-related environment, and will instead be cared for by supportive and understanding individuals within professional and safe surroundings. Rehab therapy also means that individuals have much more access to medical, psychological and therapeutic support than they would in any other form of treatment.

The type of treatment that individuals will undergo during residential rehab therapy can include one-to-one and group therapy. This will be aimed at relapse prevention, addressing the underlying causes, the development of new coping strategies and the learning of new essential skills. Other holistic and relaxation therapies sometimes used include reflexology, acupuncture, daily reflection exercises, creative writing and art therapy, amongst others. 

When should someone seek therapy?

Someone should seek rehab therapy advice when they suspect an addiction is present. There are a number of signs that may indicate this. For instance, the behaviour of an addict may change as they become more focused on getting their next fix. They may become agitated and irritable. Their social habits may also change, such as a tendency to keep unusual hours. Physically, they may lose weight and appear unwell. Drug paraphernalia or alcohol bottles may also be found amongst their possessions.

Withdrawal symptoms are another indicator that rehab therapy is urgently needed. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms include shaking, sweating, nausea and vomiting, which can progress into symptoms of delirium tremens. These have the potential to be fatal and cause brain damage; therefore professional support should be sought immediately.

Heroin withdrawal symptoms are not generally life-threatening, but they are extremely unpleasant. The presence of depression, agitation, fever, vomiting, diarrhoea and muscle ache suggests the individual should seek rehab therapy to make this process as comfortable as possible. This is the same for other drug addictions, such as cannabis or cocaine, where rehab therapy should be sought to alleviate the initial intense psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Types of private residential rehab therapy

Residential rehab therapy can be accessed throughout the UK. Triage Healthcare only works with centres that offer high quality private residential rehab therapy during the course of an individual's stay. Call us now to find out more information about treatment tailored to your needs and wishes.

It is also possible to access private overseas residential rehab therapy. 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 rehab therapy, the person is completely removed from their problematic surroundings. Overseas treatment can also represent better value for money in some cases.

Whilst it would clearly be preferable to receive residential rehab therapy without paying 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. Rather than residential rehab therapy, support will typically be community-based and thus less intensive. However, it is certainly better than receiving no help at all.

Some individuals may be able to access home based rehab therapy. For instance, one-to-one local to home counselling may be offered to those unable to access private residential rehab therapy. Alongside this, individuals should be attending their local drug services and fellowship meetings. It is important to access as much home based rehab therapy as possible because it is much less intensive than a residential treatment centre.

How long could private residential rehab therapy take?

Private residential rehab therapy is ideally accessed as part of a fully medicated, psychological and therapeutic programme. This means that an individual should have a detox initially as well as taking part in the psychological and therapeutic support afterwards. Ideally, this means that private residential rehab therapy should last around four weeks for alcohol dependence and six weeks for drug dependence. Essentially, the longer a programme can be accessed for, the better.

How much does private residential rehab therapy cost?

The cost of private residential rehab therapy varies depending upon programme length, location, accommodation and the provision of nursing and psychiatric care required or desired. Call Triage Healthcare now for free and confidential information on private residential rehab therapy that can be tailored to your needs.

Where to find a Drug or Alcohol Rehab Therapy 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.

Triage Healthcare work with centres that offer private residential rehab therapy across the UK and overseas. We have an in-depth knowledge of the full range of treatment services and private residential rehab therapy options, and will advise you independently of any particular centre.

We understand that there may be concerns regarding treatment, particularly in terms of cost, location and success. 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 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