Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Milton Keynes

If you suffer from a severe addiction issue, then you might need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes or your chosen location order to recover properly.

This is because addiction issues are a form of disease, which means that you need professional treatment in order to recover.

In order to recover, you have to undergo a detox and a range of other treatment options.

Depending on the severity of your addiction, you will have to try a range of different therapy options including cognitive behavioural therapy and brief interventions.

Most people who suffer from addiction issues suffer from some form of trauma or trigger which has led them to become addicted in the first place.

This is why you need to attend therapy as part of your treatment programme, so that you can overcome these issues and triggers.

Therapy at drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes 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.

Trying to recover from these issues without any professional help is extremely challenging.

Lots of people who suffer from addiction issues also suffer from mental health issues, such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or schizophrenia and anxiety, as a result of these unresolved issues and traumas.

In addition to this, if you are physically addicted to a substance you will need to undergo a detox in order to rid your body of any addictive substances.

You will get a complete psychiatric assessment as you enter rehab by a psychiatrist, who will see if you need psychiatric treatment.

Trying to detox without professional help is dangerous, as you could be putting your body under too much stress.

This is because your body is so reliant on the addictive substances, that it needs to withdraw slowly, over time.

If this isn’t done properly, you run the risk of overwhelming your body.

Get alcohol and drug rehab and advice in Milton Keynes 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.

Who is suitable for drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes?

Drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes is for anyone who suffers from an addiction issue who feels like they need help in order to recover.

Whilst rehab centres treat anyone who suffers from addiction, they tend to treat those with more severe addiction issues.

If you drink more than 30 units of alcohol within 24 hours, then you will definitely need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in order to recover.

Likewise, if you have tried to recover before in the past but failed, then you will also most likely need to attend rehab in order to recover.

If you are suffering from any mental health issues, including a dual diagnosis, then it is recommended that you attend inpatient rehab treatment in order to recover safely.

If you have ever become violent as a result of your addiction issues, then you will also need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in order to recover.

It is incredibly important to note that violent behaviour is not tolerated within the rehab facility.

Alcohol dependence or addiction can be confirmed 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.

To ensure that the risk of seizures is reduced, 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.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, non-judgemental professionals are waiting to help you find sobriety. Many of us are in recovery and have first-hand experience with addiction.

Call our 24/7 private helpline at 0800 111 4108 for additional details about rehab in Milton Keynes.

How do I overcome denial?

Overcoming denial is by far the hardest part of your recovery journey. In order to get the help that you need, you first have to admit that you need help.

Some people have been suffering from addiction issues for years without ever admitting that they are addicted. The longer you leave it, the harder it gets [1].

Most people tend to turn to denial when they are undergoing stress. Whilst this can be protective, living in denial can also be incredibly dangerous and unproductive.

There are a number of forms of denial, including minimisation, rationalisation or convincing yourself that there’s no problem, denial is a way of ignoring the problem [1].

You can overcome your denial by talking to your loved ones and family members and asking them if they think that you need help.

You can also speak to a professional about whether they think you are currently suffering from an addiction issue or not [1].

The forms of denial in drug and alcohol addiction

As discussed above, there are a number of types of denial when it comes to addiction issues.

Denial is usually based on fear, which stops people from getting the help that they need.

Most people are afraid of feeling ashamed, feeling guilty, being criticised or feeling judged.

Whatever your reason for denial is, know that it is stopping you from leading a happy and healthy life [1].

1. Minimisation

Lots of people who suffer from addiction issues tend to minimise their addiction as much as possible.

They do this to both themself and to other people as a form of making themself feel better.

You also make sure that you minimise your addiction as much as possible when other people try to highlight your addiction issues or suggest that you need to get help.

You might try to hide your true addiction issues as much as possible, or tell people that your addiction issues simply ‘aren’t that bad.’

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, non-judgemental professionals are waiting to help you find sobriety. Many of us are in recovery and have first-hand experience with addiction.

Call our 24/7 private helpline at 0800 111 4108 for additional details about rehab in Milton Keynes.

2. Rationalisation

Other people tend to rationalise their addiction issues. People do this by making excuses for themselves and justifying their actions.

For example, if you are currently suffering from stress or have ever experienced a trauma before, then you might blame your addiction issues on them and use them as a way of rationalising why you abuse drugs and other substances.

Other people who work particularly hard or long hours try to rationalise their drinking because of their work, stating that they ‘deserve it’ and that they ‘work hard so they can play harder.’

Other people try to tell themselves that they have earned it.

3. Self deception

Self deception is the third and final type of denial when it comes to addiction. Lots of people who suffer from addiction issues simply do not see it that way.

They don’t allow themselves to see their addiction issues as a problem, which could be conscious or self conscious.

As you can see, denial is a huge part of addiction and is also a huge potential barrier to your recovery.

As long as you can overcome your denial and accept that you need help, you are halfway there to your recovery [1].

What type of addictions are treated at drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes?

There are a number of different addictions treated within drug and alcohol rehab centres across Milton Keynes and the rest of the UK.

Most people think that only drug and alcohol addictions are treated within rehab centres, which simply isn’t true.

Most rehab centres treat a wide range of addiction issues, some of which are listed further below for you.

• Cocaine addictions
• Cannabis addictions
• Heroin addictions(needing a heroin withdrawal. You can also receive treatment for hepatitus)
• Alcohol addictions
• Sex addictions
• Gambling addictions

As you can see, lots of types of addictions are treated within rehab centres across Milton Keynes and the rest of the UK, and it’s not just limited to drug addictions.

However, at Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we mainly treat those with addictions to alcohol.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, non-judgemental professionals are waiting to help you find sobriety. Many of us are in recovery and have first-hand experience with addiction.

Call our 24/7 private helpline at 0800 111 4108 for additional details.

Private rehab advantages and disadvantages

Most people who need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes have to pay privately for their addiction treatment.

This means that they will have to pay a few thousand pounds for their rehab treatment.

Whilst private drug and alcohol rehab is incredibly expensive, there are a number of benefits, too. For example, as you are paying for your treatment, you will receive help almost straight away.

This means that you won’t have to wait long for your treatment, and will be admitted into rehab within just a few days.

You will also receive the very best drug and alcohol rehab treatment in your area, and will be surrounded by the best doctors available to you.

You will be given the chance to receive a range of treatment options, including cognitive behavioural therapy, brief interventions, motivational interviewing, family therapy, group therapy and one to one therapy.

You also get the chance to choose between a shared and private room. If you are suffering from a severe addiction, then you might want to opt for a private room for that extra level of privacy.

Whilst private drug and alcohol rehab is incredibly productive and successful, it is still incredibly expensive and therefore inaccessible for many people who suffer from addiction issues.

Council-funded rehab treatment advantages and disadvantages

NHS (National Health Service) funded and council funded drug and alcohol rehab treatment comes with lots of advantages.

By far the biggest advantages to council funded rehab treatment is that you do not have to pay for your treatment.

Instead, the NHS is responsible for funding your treatment and you do not pay through your own pocket.

However, due to a lack of funding with the council and NHS, there aren’t always spaces and beds available to you there and then.

Subsequently, this means that you have to wait a number of weeks for your treatment.

In fact, other people have reported having to wait months and months before they are admitted into a rehab facility and treated for their addiction.

Whilst waiting this long isn’t an option for those with severe addiction issues, for many it simply is the only option as they can’t afford to attend private rehab treatment.

The good thing about council funded rehab treatment is that you will be put in a private centre for your treatment, as there are no NHS funded rehab centres.

Due to a lack of funding, the NHS and council simply book out a bed within a private centre for you.

If you are confused about the differences between private and council funded drug and alcohol rehab treatment, then talk to the team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism for more advice and insight.

Other organisations worth considering

Below is a list of organisations offering free addiction services in and around Milton Keynes:

Address: Spring House, 39 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5BA

Telephone: 01622221676

Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/service-search-results?postal_code=milton%20keynes&distance=30&service_type%5B9%5D=9

2. Path 2 Recovery

Address: 67 High St N, Dunstable LU6 1JF

Telephone: 03333324019

Website: https://changeyourtomorrow.co.uk/#areas/elft/pages/Home

3. Turning Point | Oxfordshire Roads to Recovery – Banbury Hub

Address: Part Second Floor, Banbury Health Centre, 58 Bridge Street, Banbury OX16 5QD

Telephone: 01295 225544

Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/find-a-service.html#/

You can also attend local 12-Step programmes such as  Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Alateen or Cocaine Anonymous can be a great way to meet other people with similar goals, as well as give yourself over to a higher power. You and your friends and family members may also benefit from Al-Anon or SMART Recovery meetings or going to organisations like We Are With You and the NHS.

For mental health support, get in contact with Mind, Papyrus,  Rethink Mental Illness Young Minds and Samaritans.

Other organisations that can offer you help for free include Turning Point, National Association for Children of Alcoholics and Change Grow Live.

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.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, non-judgemental professionals are waiting to help you find sobriety. Many of us are in recovery and have first-hand experience with addiction.

Call our 24/7 private helpline at 0800 111 4108 for additional details about rehab in Milton Keynes.

What happens after drug and alcohol rehab treatment?

Whilst most people recover within the rehab centre, most people forget that a lot of the hard work is still yet to come.

This is because when people leave drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes, they are usually placed back in the same environment and home as they were when they first suffered from their addiction.

This means that people have to work hard to avoid their triggers and cravings, so they can remain in recovery. This is really hard for some people, and less challenging for others.

It is important to remember that your treatment does not end when you leave inpatient drug and alcohol rehab treatment. In fact, there are a number of things our team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism recommend that you do to stay on track.

For example, you should engage in aftercare and support services such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.

These support groups are often a lifeline for people who have just recovered from an addiction issue, as they provide people with the support they need to remain strong and sober.

After you leave drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes, you will also be expected to check in with some form of outpatient rehab treatment, and keep in touch with your local GP should you ever start to feel overwhelmed or that you are potentially about to relapse.

Relapse prevention in Milton Keynes

Relapse prevention is incredibly important, and there are a number of things that you can do in order to increase your chances of avoiding a relapse.

Unfortunately, it is very common for people to relapse after they leave drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes and the rest of the UK.

This is because people leave their chosen rehab centre and return to the exact same situation they were in when they used to suffer from their addiction.

They often live with the same people, work with the same people and struggle from the same triggers that once led them to their addiction in the first place.

During your time at drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes, you will spend some time with your doctors to create your very own relapse prevention plan.

Your relapse prevention plan is a tool that you should use after you leave the rehab centre to ensure that you stay on track and sober.

Your very own, personalised relapse prevention plan will provide you with a list of tips and tricks on how to avoid any triggers and cravings.

It will also list a number of local self help groups as well as helplines for you to call. It may also include some methods and techniques to avoid cravings, such as the HALT method.

The HALT method works by first checking to see if you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired before jumping to presume that you are craving an addictive substance.

By doing so, most people find that they were never really suffering from a craving for the addictive substance in the first place [2].

Relapse prevention is incredibly important to work on, as if you relapse you will have to attend drug and alcohol rehab all over again, and could also be potentially left to pay for private rehab treatment yourself.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, non-judgemental professionals are waiting to help you find sobriety. Many of us are in recovery and have first-hand experience with addiction.

Call our 24/7 private helpline at 0800 111 4108 for additional details about rehab in Milton Keynes.

Home detox in Milton Keynes

A home detox is only recommended for those who suffer from mild addiction issues and who benefit from a stable, helpful and committed family who are able to help and support you on your road to recovery.

A home detox is when you detox at home, without the help of doctors or clinical nurses. You will be sent everything that you need in order to detox through the post and your doctor will only be able to check up on you through phone calls.

This is why it is always recommended that you only detox if you have people at home who are able to support you throughout the process. This could be a parent, a partner, a grandparent or even just a friend.

Regardless of who they are, they need to understand your addiction and why you need to detox. They also need to understand how detoxes work as well as what withdrawal symptoms are normal and what are not.

If you are engaging in a home detox and find yourself struggling more than you think that you should, then it is incredibly important to talk to your doctor about how you feel.

If your withdrawal symptoms feel like they are getting out of hand and that you are putting your life at risk in any way, then you should call 999 for medical help.

No waiting lists

One of the best things about accessing alcohol addiction treatment through us is that we work with many top private rehab clinics in Milton Keynes.

This means that you may be able to be admitted right away, rather than having to linger for many months on NHS waiting lists.

If you want to benefit from the highest standard of treatment as quickly as possible, we can help.

We can match you with a rehab centre in Milton Keynes that’s not just luxurious and comfortable, but that has the most up to date treatment facilities.

You’ll also benefit from round the clock medical care and attention, ensuring that if you do experience any potentially harmful side effects during the withdrawal process, expert help is at hand.

Talk to Rehab 4 Alcoholism

If you live in Milton Keynes or the surrounding area and believe that you will need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes, talk to our team.

We are on hand to support and guide you into making the right decision for you and for your own health.

We will never force you into making a decision, and will always want what’s best for you.

We will be able to provide you with insight into what inpatient and outpatient rehab treatment is like, and how you might be able to apply for rehab treatment.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, non-judgemental professionals are waiting to help you find sobriety. Many of us are in recovery and have first-hand experience with addiction.

Call our 24/7 private helpline at 0800 111 4108 for additional details about rehab in Milton Keynes.

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?

More about Milton Keynes alcohol treatment

If you’re feeling confused about Alcohol Rehab in Milton Keynes, don’t worry.

When you call us, we’ll go into further detail about your treatment options, helping you to gain a better understanding of what to expect upon your admission to a rehab clinic.

Before we can help you to find an alcohol treatment provider in Milton Keynes, we’ll need to carry out a thorough initial consultation.

This will help us to assess your requirements so that we suggest only the most appropriate clinics in the area. We’ll make sure a solution is put in place that is likely to result in you overcoming alcohol addiction once and for all.

Contact us today

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we’ve been helping people overcome their alcohol addictions for over 17 years, establishing ourselves as a vital link between rehab clinics in Milton Keynes and those who need treatment.

To find out how we can assist you, call us today, or message us via our website.

Taking the first step to beat addiction can be tough, but with the help of our experienced and compassionate team, you can win the battle.

More and more people are enlisting our services when they’re seeking Alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes, so why not do the same?

Get in touch day and look forward to a better, brighter future.

Talk to Rehab 4 Alcoholism

If you live in Milton Keynes or the surrounding area and believe that you will need to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Milton Keynes, talk to our team.

We are on hand to support and guide you into making the right decision for you and for your own health.

We will never force you into making a decision, and will always want what’s best for you.

We will be able to provide you with insight into what inpatient and outpatient rehab treatment is like, and how you might be able to apply for rehab treatment.

We also offer our drug and alcohol rehab services across various locations in Buckinghamshire, including Bletchley, Wolverton, Newport Pagnell, Stony Stratford, Bedford,  Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Amersham, Ackhampstead, Addingrove, Adstock, Akeley, Beamond End, Beanhill, Bedgrove, Aylesbury Vale, Bellingdon, Chiltern District, Bennett End, Dadford, Stowe, Aylesbury Vale, Dagnall, South Bucks District, Fleet Marston, Flowers Bottom, Ellesborough, Gayhurst, George Green, Haddenham, Halton, Ibstone, Ickford, Lathbury, Latimer and Buckingham.

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

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, non-judgemental professionals are waiting to help you find sobriety. Many of us are in recovery and have first-hand experience with addiction.

Call our 24/7 private helpline at 0800 111 4108 for additional details about rehab in Milton Keynes.

References

[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1746661/

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4553654/