Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Moseley

Moseley Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment Centres

Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem throughout the UK.

It can be distressingly easy to slide from substance abuse into full-blown addiction as it tends to happen gradually over time. You might not even notice it happening and many people will be in denial about the extent of their problem – even though the signs and symptoms of addiction may be there for all to see.

An unchecked addiction can be very destructive, having a huge impact on your family life, relationships, work, finances, health and general well-being. It can be very difficult to break free from an alcohol or drug addiction, but the expert knowledge and evidence-based treatments you can draw on at a drug and alcohol rehab in Moseley can give you the very best chance of making a full long-term recovery.

Noticing the initial Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

Sometimes you might not realise that you have a growing problem. Any form of substance misuse can have the potential for harm, but the dangers can be much worse if you slide into addiction.

This is often defined as a condition where you have a compulsion to continue drinking or using drugs and are unable to stop, even though you know there may be negative consequences. You can also build up a tolerance to the substance, meaning you need to take more and more of it for the same effects.

The signs of addiction can vary from one individual to the next and also depending on the substance involved – a cannabis addiction can exhibit quite different symptoms to an alcohol or heroin addiction, for example.

If you struggle to live your life without drink or drugs, have previously failed to quit or cut down, experience cravings and withdrawal symptoms when you do not get them, you might well be suffering from addiction.

Residential Addiction Treatment in Moseley

Help is always at hand if you are willing to seek it out though, and addiction can be successfully treated. There are a number of treatment options available for drug and alcohol addictions, but residential rehabilitation programmes tend to be the most effective.

This is because rehab is able to deliver a concentrated programme of detoxification and treatments in a safe and secure environment away from the usual triggers, stresses and temptations that might usually be associated with your drinking and/or drug use.

Rehab is a place where you can really focus on getting well, with round the clock support and medical supervision where required. The treatments are all delivered by knowledgeable, caring professionals with a wealth of experience in the field of addiction recovery and your fellow residents will be going through their own recovery journeys.

Detox and Withdrawal symptoms

Prolonged use of alcohol or drugs can lead to physical and psychological dependency as your body and brain get used to the presence of those chemicals.

Detox is a key part of any recovery and it is usually better to undergo this difficult process in the supervised environment of a treatment centre. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe, although the exact form they take will depend on a lot of factors, including the substance involved and the length and heaviness of usage.

Despite the fact that it is a legal drug, alcohol detox can lead to severe physical withdrawal symptoms for example, which could include shivers, aches, nausea and even seizures in the worst cases. Cannabis detox, meanwhile, more commonly involves psychological symptoms but these can still be very unpleasant and it is still best dealt with in the monitored environment of a detox clinic.

The Range of Therapies offered at Ocean Recovery

While detox can be thought of as the act of getting clean or sobering up, you will also need to develop the knowledge and skills you need to stay that way moving forward. This is done through a range of different therapies.

Our therapies include psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma and abuse counselling, motivational interviewing and family intervention and mediation therapy, as well as mental health and dual diagnosis treatments.

We also offer well-being therapies such as music therapy, relaxation and sleep management therapy, acupuncture mindfulness and nutritional programmes.

Get help today

Admitting that you have a problem is always a positive step forward and reaching out for help is an even bigger one. Call us today to start the ball rolling with our admissions process. We also offer support for friends and family if you want to get in touch on a loved one’s behalf.