Ocean Recovery Centre provides codeine rehab for adults aged 18 at our CQC-registered residential centre. Codeine rehab with us begins with a thorough assessment, then medically supported detox, therapy and aftercare.
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Codeine is an opioid prescription drug used for mild to moderate pain. It works on the brain and nervous system to reduce pain signals, and it can also make you feel calm or relieve stress, which is part of what makes it easy to keep reaching for.
The risk is that the body adapts. With regular use you need more to get the same effect. This is called tolerance. The body then starts to rely on codeine to feel normal and stopping can come with withdrawal, which is physical dependence. Addiction is when you feel unable to control how much you take or how often, and you keep using even though it may be causing you harm.
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Start your Recovery - Call us nowSubstance abuse of codeine medication can become apparent if the user has built a tolerance to the effects of the drug over a long period of use and needs or seeks a larger quantity to feel the same benefits.
If users continue to take codeine for a long period or for more than four days at a time, a tolerance to the drug is developed, leading to codeine addiction. Some chronic users have been known to crush up codeine tablets and ingest and/or inject the drug. This helps users to experience a sense of euphoria similar to the sensation experienced from heroin use.
The main sign of codeine addiction is the experience of withdrawal symptoms. If symptoms such as sweating, shaking, nausea or a loss of appetite are experienced when codeine use is stopped for a period of time, it is extremely likely that the user has a substance abuse problem. It is important to seek medical help if any of these signs are experienced, and Ocean Recovery Centre provides a prescription drug rehab programme for help.
Codeine addiction can impact a user’s physical and emotional state and behaviour, as well as cause some psychological symptoms such as hallucinations and memory loss.
As is typical with opiates, the user can experience overpowering feelings of euphoria from the drug, which is then followed by depression and anxiety upon stopping use. This can cause unpredictable mood swings and change the personality of the user, who will need detoxification treatment to overcome their codeine addiction.
When your body gets used to codeine, stopping or cutting down can lead to withdrawal. For otherwise healthy adults, codeine withdrawal isn’t normally a danger – but it can be uncomfortable. And that’s one of the main reasons people find themselves going back to using it.
Codeine’s a short-acting opioid, so withdrawal symptoms kick in about 8 to 24 hours after your last dose. They’re usually worst in the first few days, and most physical symptoms ease within about a week to ten days. But low mood, poor sleep, anxiety and cravings may remain for weeks, which is why therapy and aftercare are just as important as the detox itself.
Detox is usually the first stage of codeine rehab.
At Ocean Recovery Centre, our medical team provide supported detoxification. Where it’s necessary, medication can be used to ease withdrawal symptoms. We also have psychiatric assessments available too, where specialist input is needed. Detoxing in a safe, supported setting makes it a much more comfortable experience.
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Because rehab at Ocean Recovery is residential, the centre’s support staff provide meals and cleaning, allowing each patient to focus fully on recovery and wellbeing. The needs of each individual are monitored, and treatment is personalised to ensure patients find the detoxification process as comfortable as possible.
For people seeking treatment for codeine addiction, the admissions process
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Rehab aims to treat not just the physical but also the mental aspect of codeine addiction. Therapy sessions take place in both individual and group settings, which allows patients to mix and learn from others. Therapy also takes place through one-to-one sessions with a qualified therapist to determine the root psychological triggers of the patient’s codeine addiction.
The therapies offered at the rehab facility provides clients with coping mechanisms and ways to fight relapse following the completion of rehab. It is an important aspect of the recovery process and is necessary to provide patients with the tools needed to stay sober.
Our codeine rehab care plans may include:
We also offer a weekly family support group for those who find it beneficial to their recovery journey.
Once the rehab programme is completed, a full codeine relapse prevention and aftercare plan is put in place. This plan helps clients to apply the knowledge taught during rehab in ‘real world’ situations.
Preparing for life after treatment is part of the programme from the start. We build an aftercare plan with you that can include links to sober living accommodation, secondary housing and community support. You will be introduced to Narcotics Anonymous (NA) (and also Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Cocaine Anonymous (CA) if appropriate), and encouraged to attend fellowship meetings after you leave.
Our weekly Aftercare Group is available for up to 12 months after you leave, with free aftercare support for people who complete treatment. It offers peer support and practical strategies for early recovery. See our aftercare and relapse prevention support.
Our experienced team supports you through detox, therapy and rehabilitation. Dedicated nurses manage medication and detox, and they liaise with your doctor and our coordinating doctors.
Weekly reviews check your progress and risks and adapt your care plan as your needs change. You also have weekly key working sessions, with extra support when you need it. Many of our recovery team have lived experience of addiction and recovery, so they understand what you are going through.
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Madissar has a wealth of experience in a managerial position within substance misuse for over 20 years, working with offending behaviour and criminal justice. Madissar began his career as a prison officer in 2000 and progressed further in the substance misuse field within the prison settings delivering various short duration programmes and linking prisoners to community-based treatment providers before their release. In 2006 Madissar successfully managed to set up the Drug Intervention Programme within Bedfordshire. This later transpired to successfully securing a service manager role and developing the Drug Rehabilitation Requirement Order. Madissar successfully secured various managerial positions within the substance misuse field with joint partnership working with Integrated Offender Management and police in reducing drug-related offending behaviour. Madissar gained extensive experience and expertise working for several organisations, such as Adapt, Rapt, Addaction, Westminster Drug Project, Hertfordshire Couty Council, NHS and Next Step Support. Madissar holds a diploma in level 5 Leadership and Management and has extensive experience in the senior managerial role. Madissar passion lies in supporting services to achieve their goals and objectives. In the last two years, Madissar progressed further in mental health as a senior managerial role, overseeing residential rehabilitation and supporting living accommodations with adults (18+) with a range of diverse complex needs.
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Phil is an experienced and dedicated recovery worker; he has been at Ocean Recovery since 2016. He is passionate about helping others transform their lives, having spent 25 years in addiction himself. He has been clean and living his best life since 2008. He is an experienced group facilitator and qualified life coach who uses CBT, NLP and ACT mindfulness relapse prevention techniques, all of which he is qualified in. He has a wealth of experience, having worked with young offenders, homeless, prolific offenders, and complex mental health needs. Phil thrives in the recovery environment and is a passionate, forward-thinking and realistic member of the team.
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The cost of codeine rehab at Ocean Recovery Centre depends on how long you stay. Most people need a detox followed by a period of therapy, and your assessment will help work out the right length of stay for you.
Our prices are:
A stay of around four weeks is typical for codeine rehabilitation. We welcome both privately funded and statutory-funded admissions, and our team can explain the referral process.
Not sure which length is right for you? Call us on 01253 847 553 or request a callback. We’ll talk through your situation and give you a clear quote. You can also read more on our rehab costs page.
*Prices are indicative. Please contact us directly for more information on codeine rehab costs.
Codeine addiction can feel difficult to overcome, but it is achievable with the right support. Call the team at Ocean Recovery Centre on 01253 847 553 to talk about codeine rehab, or complete our enquiry form, and the admissions team will get back to you.
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Choosing the right rehab treatment provider can be a life-changing decision; here are some of the most common questions we are asked pre-admission.
Yes it is. Codeine is an opioid and regular use can lead to your body becoming dependent.
Our programme usually lasts 28 days, but it can vary depending on how you’re getting on and what you’re needing. Some people only stay for a bit less than that, and others stay a bit longer.
Stay calm and try to encourage them to speak to a GP or to give us a ring. Our support team can give you some advice on how to have the conversation and what to do.
No, we help people from all across the UK.
Some people who’ve not been taking codeine for long might be able to cut down with some guidance from their GP – but if you’ve been taking it regularly for a while, or taking a lot of it, please, don’t just stop abruptly. Speak to your GP or give us a ring first. Trying to do it on your own can be really uncomfortable, and it’s only a small part of a bigger programme that tackles the reasons behind the addiction.
They usually start within 8 to 24 hours of the last time you took it and are usually at their strongest for the first few days. Most physical symptoms start to ease up within a week to ten days, but low mood, poor sleep and cravings can hang around for a good few weeks – everyone’s different though.
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