Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Maidstone

Whilst lots of areas throughout the UK are suffering from an increase in drug related issues, Kent is now experiencing relatively low levels of drug abuse within the area.

Younger people (aged 16 – 24 years old) across Kent are still most likely to abuse drugs, but older adults (aged over 45 years old) are most likely to die from a drug related issue than anyone else [1].

This is most likely down to other pre-existing medical health issues and conditions.

Treatment services across Kent have typically performed above average over the past few years, and have continued to exceed standards set nationally [1].

Whilst less people in Maidstone and the rest of Kent are abusing drugs, there are some significant issues when it comes to alcohol abuse.

For example, more and more young people across Kent are abusing alcohol, with almost 40% of all children aged between 7 and 11 years old admitting to drinking alcohol at least once [1].

However, there are signs that the number of adults abusing alcohol in Kent is on the decrease, with records the lowest they have been since the late 1980’s.

There are now less people being admitted into hospital across Maidstone and Kent with an alcohol related issue [1].

Still, 68,000 people living across Kent are deemed to be dependent on alcohol, with 264,000 people binge drinking on a regular basis [1].

Get alcohol and drug rehab and advice in Maidstone for addictions including binge drinking, alcohol addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, Buprenorphine addiction, cannabis use disorder, crack cocaine addiction, ketamine addiction, opioid use disorder, heroin addiction, cocaine dependence or cocaine addiction, any physical dependence or codependency, substance use disorder, and behavioural addictions such as gambling addiction and eating disorders.

How do I know if I am addicted to a substance or not?

There are usually a number of signs and symptoms associated with drug and alcohol addiction, which make it obvious when someone is suffering from a substance use disorder.

It is important to remember that whilst these signs and symptoms might be obvious for some, for others they might be harder to detect.

This is because when someone suffers from a substance use disorder, they can become incredibly secretive, and can get very good at hiding their issues.

In fact, some people are able to hide their addiction issues for years, decades or even sometimes a lifetime before anyone finds out. This is described as being a ‘functioning addict.’

However, below is the list of some of the most common signs and symptoms that are usually associated with an addiction to both drugs and alcohol.

If you or someone you know is addicted to drugs, then try to look out for the following warning signs before making a decision.

• Withdrawal symptoms if you stop abusing the substance for even a short period of time
• Neglecting your health and personal hygiene so that you can continue to abuse the drugs and substances
• Disregarding your loved ones and other responsibilities
• Struggling from money
• Lying and deceiving people you are close to in order to get your hands on your next fix
• Suffering from a range of mental health issues including , psychosis, depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or schizophrenia and anxiety.
  and depression
• Becoming increasingly more selfish and arguing with people as a result
• Struggling to maintain your responsibilities including looking after loved ones or maintaining a steady job
• Struggling at college or University and failing your exams

If you are noticing a number of the above signs or symptoms in yourself or in someone you know and love, then you are most likely suffering from a substance use disorder and will need to undergo a medical detox and attend drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone in order to recover.

When you first attend rehab, or talk to a doctor about attending rehab, then they will most likely use what is known as a CAGE questionnaire to determine whether or not you are addicted to drugs and alcohol and if so, how severe your addiction issues are.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free consultations arranged by non-judgemental professionals, most of whom are in recovery and know how challenging it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more advice about rehab in Maidstone, call our 24/7, confidential hotline today on 0800 111 4108.

CAGE Questionnaire

When a professional or doctor suspects that someone is suffering from a substance use disorder, then they will most likely use what is described as the CAGE questionnaire.

This will determine whether or not someone is suffering from an addiction issue and if so, how severe their addiction issues are in the first place [2].

When it comes to the CAGE questionnaire, four questions are asked. These four questions are listed and explained further below [2].

• Have you ever felt the need to slow down or Cut down on the amount of alcohol that you currently drink?
• Have you ever been angry or Annoyed when someone suggests that you should stop or cut down on your drinking?
• Have you ever felt a sense of Guilt about how much you drink or how your drinking affects other people?
• Have you ever tried to take an Eye opener, meaning that you continue to drink the next morning to avoid experiencing a hangover?

If you tick all four of the above boxes, then this will signify to your doctor or healthcare professional that you will most likely attend drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone or wherever you are based in the UK in order to successfully recover.

Ignoring your addiction issues won’t get you anywhere, and in order to successfully recover people often need to undergo both a medical detox and a range of therapy treatment in order to fully and successfully recover from their addiction.

How does drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone work?

Drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone is an incredibly popular and tried and tested way of recovering from your addiction issues, whether that be to alcohol or drugs.

Most people understand the basic premise of rehab, but not everyone truly understands how drug and alcohol rehab works.

Rehab works by providing you with a range of treatment options, including both a medical detox and a range of different therapy techniques.

If you are physically addicted to a substance, then you will not be able to recover from that substance addiction until you undergo a detox and withdrawal.

This is the first thing that you do when you attend drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone.

This requires you to initially reduce the amount of drugs or alcohol you are consuming over a period of time (under the observation of the medical team) until you stop taking the substance altogether.

Over time, your body will overcome its biological need for the substance and you will no longer feel reliant on the substance in order to survive. This means that your physical cravings for the substance will disappear.

Once you are in a position where your body no longer needs the substance in order to survive, the medical team will then move their attention to your psychological addiction.

This is a huge part of your treatment and recovery and is also usually the most rewarding part of the process.

During this time, a lot of attention will be on your triggers. Your triggers are the things that have caused your addiction, and can be things that happened years ago.

This could be a traumatic event, which led you to abuse drugs or alcohol in the first place. Even the slightest mention or memory of that event sends you in a spiral of depression and substance use.

Therapy aims to get to the bottom of these deep rooted issues, so that they cure the causes of your addiction rather than the symptoms.

There are a wide range of different therapy techniques used throughout drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Interventions, Holistic Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy and One to One Therapy.

Other therapy available in Maidstone might include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, acupuncture, art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, drama therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, group psychotherapy, motivational therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, brief intervention, contingency management, coping mechanisms work therapy, equine therapy, family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, music therapy, art therapy and talking therapies.

It is important to understand that if you want to recover from your substance use disorder and are physically addicted to a drug or other substance, then you will need to receive both a medical detox and therapy in order to recover.

You cannot recover with just one, unless you are addicted to a non-physically addictive drug such as cannabis.

If you are considering attending drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone but are confused about how rehab works, then talk to the team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism for support and advice.

Alcohol and drug detox in Maidstone

As explained above, in order to recover from a physically addictive drug, then you have to undergo a medical detox in order to successfully recover from the drug long term.

If you are addicted to such a drug, then you will most likely have tried to detox before in the past. This can be incredibly dangerous and is not recommended.

If you are severely addicted to a drug, then you might have already experienced some withdrawal symptoms in the past.

These can be incredibly unpleasant and upsetting for a lot of people. If you want to withdraw from a substance then you must do so in a medical environment, such as a hospital or rehab centre.

When you are first admitted into a rehab centre in Maidstone you will start your detox. This could last anything between a few days to a few weeks.

This depends on how severe your addiction is and what substance(s) you are addicted to. Some people experience really severe withdrawal symptoms, whereas others experience very mild withdrawal symptoms.

Your detox will last a minimum of 10 days, during which time your withdrawal symptoms will be monitored throughout.

If your symptoms are particularly severe, you might be prescribed medication to help to see you through, such as Librium.

Below is a list of some of the most common withdrawal symptoms people with severe to moderate addictions experience during their withdrawal [3].

• Nausea and being sick
• Excessive sweating
• Flu like symptoms
• Anxiety and depression
• Struggling to sleep
• Nightmares
• Hot and cold flushes
• Muscle cramps
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach aches

These symptoms can become life threatening if they are not monitored, which is why you should always withdraw from your addiction in a rehab centre.

If your addiction isn’t severe, then you might be offered the substance to detox in the comfort of your own home. This is known as a home detox, which is not recommended for everyone.

During your home detox you won’t be monitored by doctors. You will be responsible for your own detox, which means that you will need to keep an eye on your symptoms and let your doctor know if you think that they are becoming worse or out of hand.

Alcohol dependence can be confirmed fast and efficiently using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, DSM-5 or CAGE questionnaire.

Dependent drinkers will have built up a strong tolerance to alcohol, and experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms (, alcohol withdrawal symptoms) or alcohol withdrawal syndrome when they stop drinking, so these symptoms need to be managed carefully.

To ensure that the risk of seizures is curtailed our medical team prescribe patients with Chlordiazepoxide, brand name Librium, as they undergo detox as this has been shown to offer more protection against the risk of seizures.

A medically-assisted detox (alcohol detox) is needed in order to try to prevent the effects of alcohol, including encephalopathy (Wernicke encephalopathy) and delirium tremens.

How long is drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone?

How long someone stays in drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone is not a straightforward answer.

This is because it depends on a number of things, which often come down to the severity of your addiction and the type of drug or substance that you are addicted to.

When you first talk to the team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we will be able to make a judgement about how severe your addiction is.

If you decide that drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone is something that you need to do, then you will be admitted into a rehab centre in the area.

Upon admission into your chosen drug and alcohol rehab centre, you will be told how long you will need to stay in rehab for.

This could be anywhere between 10 days to complete a detox, to 28 days to 90 days. This all depends on how much treatment you need.

How long you have to stay in rehab also depends on whether you suffer from a dual diagnosis or not.

A dual diagnosis is when you suffer from a mental health issue alongside an addiction issue. This could include anything from depression, to anxiety, to paranoia to schizophrenia.

Upon arrival at rehab, you will get a psychiatric assessment by a psychiatrist to see if you need any psychiatric treatment.

If you suffer from a dual diagnosis, then you might have to stay in rehab for a bit longer whilst you undergo therapy.

There is now a range of different therapy techniques available in most centres across the UK, which can treat a range of mental health issues.

If you think that you need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone but are anxious about how long you might need to stay in inpatient rehab for, then talk to the team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free consultations arranged by non-judgemental professionals, most of whom are in recovery and know how challenging it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more advice about rehab in Maidstone, call our 24/7, confidential hotline today on 0800 111 4108.

What is the cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone?

If you have ever researched drug and alcohol rehab in Maidstone before, then you will know that it can cost a lot of money. The issue with this is that a lot of people who suffer from addiction issues aren’t able to pay these fees.

Whilst the NHS is suffering from a lack of funding, places in NHS funded rehab treatment is very limited.

This means that a lot of people have no choice but to try to afford private drug and alcohol rehab treatment. This is a huge issue, which deserves more attention from the Government.

How much your rehab treatment will cost you depends on how long you stay and what you need in order to recover.

Staying for just 10 days could still cost you up to £6,000. Opting for a private room will always be more expensive than opting for a shared room. A shared room over 10 days could cost you as little as £2,000.

Most people have to stay in rehab for three to four weeks, which usually costs around £6,000 – £12,000 depending on where you are in the country and again, whether you choose to stay in a private or shared room.

Most people struggle to pay these fees, which means that unless they qualify for NHS funded rehab and alcohol rehab treatment, they are unable to get the help that they desperately need and deserve.

If you have health insurance, then it might be worth looking to see whether your health insurance provider is able to cover your private drug and alcohol rehab treatment.

There are a number of providers who do offer this as part of their insurance cover, including BUPA and Aviva.

However, once again, a lot of people who suffer from addiction issues do not have health insurance which means that this is not a viable option for them.

So, how can I get help?

If you are suffering from addiction issues, then it is always best to talk to your local GP to see if they can help. If your addiction is severe then you might qualify for NHS funded drug and alcohol rehab treatment.

Whilst you might have to wait a number of weeks or even sometimes months for your treatment, NHS funded rehab treatment is free and you do not have to pay a penny.

If you want to talk to someone about your addiction, talk to the team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism. We offer the best advice across the industry, and will do our own assessment on your treatment needs.

Our experienced admissions team will also be able to talk you through the admissions process from start to finish.

Our main objective is to get you the help that you need, and support you throughout the process.

We know and understand exactly what you are going through. In fact, some members of our team have been in your exact position at one point in their life.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free consultations arranged by non-judgemental professionals, most of whom are in recovery and know how challenging it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more advice about rehab in Maidstone, call our 24/7, confidential hotline today on 0800 111 4108.

Understanding Treatment Options in Maidstone

Rehab 4 Alcoholism offers a free and utterly confidential drug and alcohol helpline for people living in Maidstone.

When you contact Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we carry out a short initial assessment so we may correctly recommend the best possible treatment programmes available to you in Maidstone.

This assessment requires around five minutes of your time. This five minutes may be the most important minutes you spend this year because the advice we give you will set you on the road to a drug and alcohol-free future.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free consultations arranged by non-judgemental professionals, most of whom are in recovery and know how challenging it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

Other organisations to consider

Below is a list of other organisations that offer free addiction support in and around Maidstone:

Address: Mill House, Mill St, Maidstone ME15 6XH

Telephone: 03301281113

Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/westkent/help

2. Turning Point

Address: 6-8 Mill St, Maidstone ME15 6XH

Telephone: 01622690944

Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/drug-and-alcohol-support.html

Address: Invicta House, Maidstone ME14 1XX

Telephone: 01622221676

Website: http://www.kdaat.co.uk/

4. CAMHS

Address: Knightrider House, Maidstone ME15 6LU

Telephone: 0300 300 1990

Website: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/foi/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs/

You can also attend 12-Step programmes such as  Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or Cocaine Anonymous can be a great way to meet other people with similar goals, and give yourself over to a higher power that can help your sobriety. You and your friends and family members may also benefit from Al-Anon, Alateen and SMART Recovery meetings.

Other organisations that can offer you help for free include NHS Foundation Trust, Turning Point, We Are With You, National Association for Children of Alcoholics, Change Grow Live.

For mental health support, reach out to Mind, Papyrus,  Samaritans Rethink Mental Illness and Young Minds.

Rehabs and organisations are advised by the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence so you are in safe hands with person-centered care.

You may also be offered sober living houses as part of your aftercare after you leave rehab in order to help you maintain your sobriety.

If you have a heroin addiction and are going through a heroin withdrawal, you might also receive treatment for hepatitis, if needed.

For more advice about rehab in Maidstone, call our 24/7, confidential hotline today on 0800 111 4108.

Frequently asked questions

Below, we list a number of other resources that you may find useful in your search for quality and suitable rehab treatment in the UK:

• How much does rehab cost?
• Can I bring my mobile, tablet or laptop into rehab?
• Can improperly detoxing from alcohol kill?
• Will going to rehab help my legal case?
• Is 28 days in rehab long enough?
• Should I go to a local rehab or one that’s far away?
• What are the biggest misconceptions about going to rehab?
• What should I pack for rehab?
• What questions to ask when choosing rehab?
• What to ask if you’re dealing with trauma?

Why do people turn to drugs and alcohol?

Many people suffering from addiction experienced traumatic events at an early age, and alcohol allows them to mask negative thoughts and feelings associated with these traumatic events.

Others may use substances to treat underlying anxiety and depression.

Notwithstanding these benefits you may derive from drinking alcohol, a time comes when the consumption of alcohol causes more problems than it solves.

When you hit this stage in your addiction, you are likely ready to reach out for professional help.

If you have reached a place where the disadvantages of continuing use exceed the advantages, we urge you to contact us today for free and confidential help.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free consultations arranged by non-judgemental professionals, most of whom are in recovery and know how challenging it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more advice about rehab in Maidstone, call our 24/7, confidential hotline today on 0800 111 4108.

Getting individualised help now

We promote your recovery from many different avenues. This includes selecting the best possible treatment provider to meet your needs for housing and mutual aid support groups such as AA and NA.

The services Rehab Recovery can refer you to are available across Maidstone, Gillingham, Dartford, Chatham, Ashford, Rochester, Margate, Gravesend, Dover, Canterbury, Ashford, Sevenoaks, Whitstable, Broadstairs, Tonbridge, Aylesford, Rochester, Wye, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Appledore, Faversham, Gravesend, Tenterden, Chilham, Biddenden, Chiddingstone, Dartford, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Herne Bay, Chatham, Sittingbourne, New Romney, Fordwich, Hythe, Godmersham, Barfrestone, Goudhurst, Penshurst, Elham, Crundale, Wingham, Cranbrook, Meopham, Bethersden, Staplehurst, Minster, Bapchild, Lyminge, Elmsted, Hawkinge, Tudeley, Waltham, Otford, West Malling, Paddock Wood, Queenborough and many more locations near Maidstone.

All the rehabs we work with are assured by the Care Quality Commission (England and Wales) or the Care Inspectorate (Scotland).

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free consultations arranged by non-judgemental professionals, most of whom are in recovery and know how challenging it can be to change your relationship with addiction.

For more advice about rehab in Maidstone, call our 24/7, confidential hotline today on 0800 111 4108.

References

[1] https://www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/79219/Kent-Drug-and-Alcohol-strategy.pdf

[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17716538/

[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310652/