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Drug & Alcohol Rehab Watford

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What is a residential rehab?
The first step in rehab
What happens after detox?
Types of treatment on offer
How long does rehab last?
How much does rehab cost?
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Last updated on May 3rd, 2022 at 12:37 pm

At Help4Addiction, we are here to offer free advice and information to help you find the best drug & alcohol rehab services throughout Watford. With the growing accessibility of drugs and the increasing awareness of the dangers of addiction, we know that a helping hand is often the best way to effectively combat dependence on drugs and alcohol.

For that reason, we offer free, impartial advice, taking into consideration your needs, the severity of your addiction, lifestyle factors, and budget. By finding the best and most cost-effective options, we can help the road to recovery all the more accessible.

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Let’s explore some of the most common questions you might have about finding alcohol & drug rehab in Watford. From what to expect to how long the process takes, we hope to educate you on the journey ahead so you’re more comfortable in making the change that you need.

 

What is a residential rehab?

Most people that get in touch with Help4Addiction eventually choose residential rehab. It’s sometimes funded by the NHS, but most regularly privately funded, and offers quick access to some of the most effective treatments available.

In residential rehab, you live in the rehab centre for the duration of treatment. Family and friends can visit once the detox process is complete, especially thanks to the range of accessible locations in Watford. Despite the seclusion, residential rehab is often recommended as the quickest way to get back to an addiction-free life.

 

The first step in rehab

When you first arrive at a residential rehab facility, you begin with the detox process. This is a medically assisted step in which drugs and alcohol are effectively flushed from the body. Depending on the substance being detoxed and the severity of the addiction, it can take anywhere from a few days to three weeks. During the detox process, you are very likely to experience a range of withdrawal symptoms, too.

Some may only experience emotional withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, panic attacks, and mood swings. Others can experience heart palpitations, sleeplessness, nausea, sweating, shakes and more. The medical staff on hand will be there to monitor you to ensure that you are kept safe and that the worst of the side effects are properly treated with the right medication.

 

What happens after detox?

When detox is complete, the rehab program tends to focus on counselling and therapy to help you beat the other side of addiction. This includes developing behavioural tools and habits that help you avoid the triggers that lead to relapse. It also includes tackling negativity and ways of thinking that lead to addictive behaviours.

It can also include treating the underlying stress, anxiety, depression, or past traumas that have become linked to addiction. From psychotherapy to cognitive behavioural therapy, from group to individual therapy, there is a range of techniques that can be included in your rehab plan.

 

Types of treatment on offer

Which types of treatment, including counselling and therapy, are recommended to you may depend on the personal factors playing a role in your addiction, as well as which centre you are considering seeking treatment from. Before you begin any program, you are very likely to go through a personal assessment during which your options are laid out and a professional guides you to help choose the best ones for you.

There is a wide range of medical treatments that have been proven to significantly improve your chances of recovery. There are also holistic services that aim to improve your wellbeing in mind, body, and soul, and also work to develop positive mindsets and develop hobbies and interests that give you the distance from your addiction.

The treatments on offer from drug & alcohol rehab centres in Watford include medically assisted detoxification, cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma counselling, group therapy, family and couples’ therapy. Following the intensive weeks or months of treatment at the residential centre, you can also expect a longer-term program to be drawn up for aftercare and relapse prevention, which may involve ongoing therapy or attending a support group. This is to ensure that the techniques learned, and benefits gained from rehab are kept long after you leave.

 

How long does rehab last?

The answer to this question differs from person to person. Factors that contribute to the length of a rehab program include health issues, age, the severity of addiction, and personal circumstances like family, education, and occupation. On average, it’s recommended you take 28 days at a minimum for any rehab program, whether residential or outpatient. However, sometimes, a program may last for up to three months. It’s best to let rehab take as long as it takes.

 

How much does rehab cost?

On the NHS, you may receive free access to counselling, detox services, and more that can help you fight addiction. With help from local addiction assistance groups, you may even get some funding to pay for a residential treatment but, in most cases, treatment through the NHS is strictly residential.

Private treatment can cost anywhere from £1,000 to £10,000 a week. For the most expensive. The factors that play into price include not only the kinds of treatment available, but the location, the comfort, and the luxuries available. Not everyone will find a private pool necessary for their recovery, after all, so treatment can be a lot more affordable than you might expect.

 

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Most drug & alcohol rehab centres in Watford offer over a year of free aftercare once the program is complete. This can include check-ins to ensure that you are keeping to the plan and access to support groups that help you further celebrate victories and address your struggles, making sure that the healthy lifestyle you have developed is sustained as best as possible.

If you believe that you need help with a drug or alcohol addiction, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Help4Addiction. We’re here to provide the free advice that can help you a better look at the options available to you and to help you understand what you can expect from the recovery process.

We have strong ties to a range of medical professionals, counsellors, support groups, and drug rehab facilities in Watford and are glad to provide all the information at our disposal.

 

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Nick Conn

Nicholas Conn is a leading industry addiction expert who runs the UK’s largest addiction advisory service and is regularly featured in the national press, radio and TV. He has been clean himself since 2009 and has worked in the Addiction and Rehab Industry for over a decade. Nick is dedicated to helping others recover and get treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. In 2013, he released a book ‘The Thin White’ line that is available on Amazon.

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Dr Robert Lefever

Dr. Robert Lefever is a world leading addictions specialist. He is the foremost expert for addiction treatment. He has personally been in recovery from all substances since the 12th October 1984.

He created the first rehab in the UK to look at all addiction in 1986. Dr. Robert Lefever wrote with Professor Geoffrey Stephenson the masters degree course in addiction psychology at London South Bank University, this was the first of its kind and one of the most highly regarded courses that a therapist can do today.

Robert is also a TED speaker, author, composer and still remains an addiction treatment counsellor.
Last Medically Reviewed On: 09/04/2021
Due to be Reviewed On: 09/04/2023

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