Drug and Alcohol Rehab Gloucestershire

Addiction is becoming more and more of a problem in the UK including in Gloucestershire. There are more and more families all over that are falling apart because of all of the pressures of addiction.

Anyone who is suffering from addiction can relate to struggling with finances, health, and can even lose track of their days.

Rehab is the best solution for addiction and the sooner you can seek help for your addiction, the better.

 

Admitting That You Have a Problem with Addiction

Many people will look at addicts and wonder why they don’t just stop abusing substances and get help. However, it’s not that easy. Most addicts will feel like they don’t actually have a problem with addiction and many people aren’t aware that addiction is actually a serious medical illness.

Many addicts are aware of the negative effects that addictions can have, however, they just can’t stop. This is because alcohol and drug addictions literally take over the brain, making it almost impossible to stop.

As your body adjusts to the substance abuse, it will require more and more of the same to experience that ‘high’ that you crave. The chemicals in the brain become unbalanced and this is what causes addictions to get out of control.

If you are suffering from some kind of addiction, your brain will make it very hard for you to recover. The cravings and urges that you get will force you to continue with the substance abuse. Even when you notice there is a problem, it can be very hard to accept it.

Admitting that you have a problem with addiction is never easy, however, it is an essential first step that must be taken if you want to make a full recovery.

 

What Are the Benefits of Rehab?

Visiting a residential rehab is your best chance of making a full recovery from your addiction. You will have a space to overcome your addiction away from your normal triggering environment. You’ll have a safe and secure place where you can fully concentrate on your recovery.

Attempting to recover on your own is extremely difficult and will most likely result in relapse. When attempting to recover from a drug or alcohol addiction, it’s important that your treatment sessions are consistent and in your best interest. When attending a residential rehab centre, you will be surrounded by all the care you need.

You will undergo a detox program as well as a variety of different therapy sessions including group therapy and one-to-one therapy sessions. These therapy sessions aim to help you share your experience with other recovering addicts who can become a part of your support network.

Therapy will also help you determine the underlying causes of your addiction and also help you to come up with a number of coping mechanisms to help you deal with the recovery process.

When you go to rehab, your treatment will be tailored to suit your specific needs. Each treatment program is unique and a combination of different treatments. This means that rehab offers you the best chance of success.

 

Detoxing in Rehab

It can be extremely dangerous to try to overcome addiction on your own. It can be damaging to both your body and your mind.

If you are addicted to a substance, your body becomes dependant on it and this can cause a lot of chemical changes in the brain. This means that if you suddenly stop taking the substance, you will go on to experience withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and dangerous. One of the main goals of rehab is to detox safely. Rehab offers you a safe and secure environment where you can go through your detox stages.

The staff in rehab are greatly experienced in dealing with withdrawal symptoms and there are also medically trained members of staff in rehab who can provide you with prescribed medication to ease the negative effects of withdrawal as and when needed.

When in rehab, your health and wellbeing will constantly be assessed to ensure that you’re on the right track and that your recovery is going smoothly. Detoxing in rehab offers you the best and most comfortable solution to withdrawals.

 

Do You Need Rehab?

It can be difficult to determine whether or not you actually need rehab. Below is a list of yes or no questions. If you reply yes to three or more of these questions, then you should seek rehab treatment as soon as possible. Try not to think about the answers too much and just say exactly what you feel.

• Does someone you’re related to have a problem with drugs or alcohol?
• Do you feel extremely low?
• Do you experience mood swings often?
• Do you feel unwell when you are not consuming drugs or alcohol?
• Have other people influenced your decision to start abusing substances more?
• Do you experience a kind of release when consuming drugs or alcohol?
• Is your substance abuse affecting things in your home life such as your career or relationships?
• Are you constantly thinking about taking alcohol or drugs?
• Do you feel like your substance abuse is getting out of control?

If you have answered yes to three or more of the above questions, then you should get in touch with us today to make the first step towards your recovery.

 

Finding a Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Gloucestershire

Are you looking to take that first step towards recovery in a residential rehab centre? If so, we are here to help you along the way.

If you want to find out more about our residential rehab programs, then please do give us a call today on 01908 489 421 and our friendly staff will be happy to help you.

We will answer any questions you may have and will help you make the right choice when it comes to finding a drug and alcohol rehab in Gloucestershire to suit you.