Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Kilburn

Kilburn Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment Centres

Over time it changes the way your brain works, making it increasingly hard to resist the compulsion to continue using drugs or alcohol.

You can also build up a tolerance to the substance, requiring you to take more and more of it to get the same effect and add to the vicious cycle of addiction and drug and alcohol abuse.

It might feel like you have no options but there are always people that are able to help. Deciding that you need help is a brave and positive step forward and if you decide that a drug or alcohol rehab in Kilburn is the right choice for you, it could give you the best chance of beating your addiction once and for all.

Inpatient vs Outpatient Rehab

Sometimes it helps when you are protected from yourself. One of the defining characteristics of addiction is that you will continue to use drugs or alcohol even when you know there will be negative consequences. This makes it very difficult to quit when you have the temptation of your usual access to drinking or drugs – as is the case if you are going through an outpatient or community-based treatment programme.

This becomes even more important when you are going through drug or alcohol detox. It’s also worth noting that NHS drug and alcohol services are often stretched and there may be waiting times and a lack of resources available.

With an inpatient rehabilitation programme, you will be in a safe and secure environment with no access to drink or drugs. You will be able to go through a medically assisted detox and will have the opportunity to really focus on getting well, with round the clock support and medical supervision when required.

You can also fit more treatments into the same timeframe at a rehabilitation centre as you will be following a structured timetable and participating in different treatment sessions most days.

Getting through the Detoxification Process

Detoxification is the part of the recovery process where you stop drinking or taking drugs and process the chemicals out of your system. The details can vary depending on the substance but the actual time it takes to metabolise these chemicals is usually quite short. The accompanying cravings and withdrawal symptoms can be severe, however.

They can be potentially dangerous and are certainly usually unpleasant, so it is always best to attempt drug or alcohol detox in the safe and supervised setting of a detox clinic if at all possible.

You will be monitored as you undergo the process and maybe given prescription medication where this is appropriate. Other elements of a detoxification programme might include an emphasis on nutrition and sleep.

Therapy Options for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

While detox is a vital part of the recovery process it is only that; one part of a holistic and ongoing process. It is not enough to just stop drinking or using drugs – you must also confront the root causes of your addiction and behaviour relating to substance misuse. This is an equally vital part of relapse prevention, which can help you to remain clean and sober once you finish rehab and go back to your everyday life.

You will gain the tools and knowledge you need for this via a range of treatments and therapies. The cornerstone of most programmes is built around talking therapies such as group therapy, counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT).

As well as psychological therapies, a number of well-being therapies can also be useful, including music therapies, yoga, relaxation and sleep management, acupuncture and mindfulness. Nutritional workshops can help you to adopt a more healthy lifestyle overall, which can be valuable as you move forward into a drink and drug-free future.

Tailored Aftercare Programmes

A good aftercare programme is also important for relapse prevention. Even after undergoing the therapies, it is likely that you will face temptations and stress points moving forward when relapse is a real possibility.

It is obviously better if you do not relapse at all but if you do ‘fall off the wagon’ it’s important to try to see this as a setback and not a complete failure. We offer 12-month aftercare packages that can provide you with the support you need just when you need it.

How to Find Inpatient Rehab in Kilburn

If you’re asking yourself, ‘How do I find a rehab near me?’ all you need to do is contact us today for confidential help and advice. Through an initial interview, our admission services can find the right drug and alcohol rehab in Kilburn for you and help you take the first steps on the road to a full and long-term recovery.

Contact us today, it might be one of the best things you ever do.