Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Norwich

Admitting that you need help with a drug and alcohol addiction is never easy. Some people can go years struggling from addiction issues without getting any help.

Unfortunately, some people think that they are ‘too far gone’ to get help. However, this is simply not the case.

Attending drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich could potentially be the most rewarding thing that you do, no matter how long you have been suffering from drugs or alcohol or what type of substances you are addicted to.

There are numerous options for drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich, and the team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism are on hand to talk you through the rehab admissions process.

Get alcohol and drug rehab and advice in Norwich 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.

What does drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich consist of?

Most people have heard of rehab centres, but not everyone really understands what a rehab centre is like until you attend one and see it for yourself.

Whilst we’ve all seen depictions of rehab in the press and media, in reality, attending drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich is a lot less dramatic and terrifying.

There are four main stages when it comes to drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich, which are important to understand if you think that you need to attend rehab in order to recover.

The first stage is assessment and admission, which our team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism are more than happy to talk you through the process.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free advice and referrals.

Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

Stage 1: Assessment and admission

The first stage of the process is your assessment and admission. This is when your doctors and the team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism will ask you a number of questions about your addiction issues.

It is normal for our team to ask you a lot of questions, some of which will be quite personal.

We have to ask you a number of personal questions so that we can establish a clear picture on how severe your addiction is and whether you suffer from any mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety or paranoia.

You will get a full psychiatric assessment from a psychiatrist who will determine if you need any psychiatric treatment while at rehab.

We will also use a number of techniques and tools to determine how severe your addiction is. These usually come in the form of questionnaires, and will categorise your addiction into mild, moderate or severe.

Once you have been assessed properly and by professionals, the team working with you will then admit you into your chosen rehab treatment centre, depending on how severe your addiction is.

If you opt for private drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich, then the admissions process is usually quite quick.

In fact, you could be admitted within just a few days. However, if you opt for NHS funded rehab treatment, then the process could be a lot slower and could see you waiting up to a few months for your chosen treatment.

At this stage, your doctors and nurses within the rehab centre will then show you around the rehab facility and introduce you to any staff you might be working closely with.

They will also be able to talk you through the types of treatments you will be receiving within the rehab centre, including anything therapy you would benefit from.

Therapy at a drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich 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 Behaviour Therapy
• Brief Intervention
• Contingency management
• Coping mechanisms
• Work therapy
• Equine therapy
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Individual therapy
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing
• Music therapy

Stage 2: Detoxification and withdrawal

Once you have been admitted into the rehab facility, you will then be placed into a detox. This will only happen if you are physically addicted to a substance, such as heroin or cocaine.

The detox part of the process is always the hardest, which is why all rehab centres tend to get this part of the process over and done quickly.

You might receive other treatments as well for the effects of your drug use such as treatment for hepatitis from heroin use.

During your detox, you will stop taking the addictive substance. This could be all at once, or slowly over a number of days. This will depend on how severe your addiction is, and what type of substance you are addicted to.

We ask you to detox slowly if your addiction is severe so that you do not demand too much of your body. Afterall, if you are severely addicted to drugs then your body has probably been addicted to these substances for years.

Your withdrawal will usually last a number of days, and can sometimes turn into weeks.

During this time, you will experience a range of withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can be incredibly unpleasant, and can last a number of days.

Whilst this is the hardest part of your recovery, it is often the most rewarding. If you are physically addicted to a substance then you will have to undergo this withdrawal before being able to recover.

Alcohol dependence or addiction can be confirmed fast using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, DSM-5 or CAGE questionnaire upon arrival at rehab.

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 the clinic’s prescribing clinician may prescribe 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, we offer free advice and referrals. Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

Stage 3: Therapy

The third stage of your treatment and recovery is therapy. This can only happen once you undergo your detox and are no longer physically addicted to any substances.

There are how many different types of therapy techniques offered across rehab centres in Norwich.

These therapy techniques are able to treat a range of different mental health issues such as:

• Depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Borderline personality disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Schizophrenia
• Anxiety
• Paranoia

Your therapy will also work to determine the root cause of your addiction issues.

Most people who suffer from addictions do so because they are suffering with some underlying trauma.

This trauma has usually triggered their mental health and addiction issues.

There are different types of therapy techniques which are used to treat different types of mental health conditions.

These therapy techniques include cognitive behavioural therapy, (CBT) motivational interviewing and brief interventions.

Stage 4: Aftercare planning and relapse prevention

The final stage of your recovery treatment is your aftercare and relapse prevention planning. This happens within the rehab facility, and aims to help you after you leave.

This is usually a written plan which contains tips and tricks on how to avoid relapsing in the future.

This part of the process shouldn’t be overlooked. In fact, it should be one of the most important parts.

Lots of people who attend drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich unfortunately go on to relapse in the future.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free advice and referrals. Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information about rehab in Norwich, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

The importance of a dual diagnosis

If you suffer from an addiction alongside a mental health issue, then you would be described as having a dual diagnosis.

Lots of people who suffer from addiction issues also tend to suffer from mental health issues at the same time.

Whilst it is incredibly important to overcome your physical dependence on the drug or substance, it is also incredibly important to focus on the psychological side of your addiction and any co-existing mental health issues.

If you are suffering from a dual diagnosis, then this will be diagnosed quite early on throughout the drug and alcohol rehab process.

You will be placed within a rehab facility to detox and withdraw and will then stay within the rehab facility to receive treatment for the psychological side of your addiction and any other mental health conditions you might be suffering from at the same time.

Mental health conditions are extremely common amongst those who suffer from addiction issues. This is because lots of people who suffer from addiction issues tend to get mental health issues as a result of their addiction.

In the same breath, those who suffer from mental health issues tend to turn to drugs and alcohol regularly to distract them from their struggles with mental health.

Unfortunately, one condition only makes the other worse, which is why it is incredibly important to get the help that you need as soon as possible.

Drug and alcohol interventions in Norwich

If someone you love is suffering from a drug and alcohol addiction in the Norwich area and you want them to get help, then you might want to consider a drug and alcohol intervention.

An intervention is when you plan a meeting with your loved one where you are able to educate them on the dangers of addiction and explain why you are so worried in a calm and measured way.

An intervention is never an opportunity to make your loved one feel hopeless or worthless in any way. An intervention is a chance to help your loved one see sense and get the help that they need.

You will never persuade your loved one to attend drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich by shouting at them or making them feel worthless.

You should always use positive language when talking to your loved one about their addiction issues. If you have any questions, then you should always try to use open questions rather than any closed questions.

You should also suggest meeting in a quiet location so that your loved one isn’t embarrassed by any strangers listening in.

You should also avoid inviting anyone to the intervention who doesn’t know the individual particularly well, or who is also suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction as this might only make things harder for you.

According to NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) there are many different types of drug and alcohol interventions, including brief interventions [1].

If you want to hold an intervention for someone you know or love but are nervous about the process, then you should talk to a member of the team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free advice and referrals. Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

Council funded drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich

Council funded drug and alcohol rehab treatment in Norwich is also commonly referred to as NHS funded rehab treatment.

This option is available to those who can’t afford to pay for their own treatment, but who also suffer from a really severe addiction.

NHS funded rehab treatment is a great option for anyone who can’t afford to pay for private rehab treatment, However, the NHS suffers from a massive lack of funding.

Due to this, people are unable to get the help they need on the NHS unless they are suffering from a severe addiction.

Unfortunately, if you do opt for NHS funded drug and alcohol rehab treatment in Norwich then you might find yourself waiting a number of months before being admitted into a rehab centre. Again, this is due to a lack of funding within the NHS.

Other organisation worth considering

Below is a list of organisations offering free addiction advice in and around Norwich:

1. CAMHS

Address: Mary Chapman House,  Hotblack Road, Norwich, NR2 4HN

Telephone: 01473 237 055

Website: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/children-and-young-people/service/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs-norfolk-121/

2. Change Grow Live | Norfolk Alcohol and Drug Behaviour Change Service

Address: Adobe House, 5 Barton Way, Norwich, NR1 1DL

Telephone: 01603 514 096

Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/alcohol-drug-behaviour-change-norfolk

3. The Matthew Project

Address: 70-80 Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3AQ

Telephone: 01603 626 123

Website: https://www.matthewproject.org/

You can also reach out to organisations such as Change Grow Live, the NHS Foundation Trust, Al-Anon and Alateen. Samaritans, Rethink Mental Illness, Turning Point, We Are With You, National Association for Children of Alcoholics, SMART recovery or 12 Step groups in the local community are also great help spaces, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous.

Groups like Alcoholics Anonymous usually believe that you give yourself over to a higher power in order to stay sober.

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-centred 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.

Private drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich

If you are suffering from a severe addiction to drugs or alcohol and simply cannot afford to wait weeks for your treatment and admission into rehab, you might want to consider private drug and alcohol rehab treatment.

Whilst private drug and alcohol rehab treatment is undeniably expensive, it is also extremely efficient.

You will be seen within just a few days of being assessed and will even be able to pay more money for extra privacy by opting for a private room.

You are treated by the very best doctors in your area and will be offered top of the range therapy treatment.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free advice and referrals. Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information about rehab in Norwich, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

Drug and alcohol rehab therapy treatment

As discussed above, whilst attending drug and alcohol rehab treatment in Norwich, you will be expected to undergo a range of different therapy techniques.

Whilst each individual, story and addiction is different, there are a number of tried and tested therapy techniques that have been proven to help with your psychological recovery.

Below is a list of some very popular and effective therapy treatment options.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Family Therapy
• Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy (TSF)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Brief Interventions
• Co-dependency Treatment
• Motivational Interviewing
• Group Therapy
• Individual Therapy

Not every therapy option will be offered to you, and not every option offered to you will work. However, it is important to keep a clear and open mind so that you can give therapy your best shot.

Lots of people find therapy incredibly rewarding and put their recovery down to the ongoing therapy and help they receive throughout outpatient treatment.

According to the NIAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism), you will come into contact with a number of specialists during your time in therapy.

This will include your primary care provider such as your doctor or nurse, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a social worker or an alcohol counsellor [2].

How long does drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich last?

Most people spend 28 days in drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich. This is because this is usually enough time to undergo your detox as well as a range of different therapy sessions.

Most people with a mild to moderate addiction spend 28 days in rehab, but could end up staying longer if they do not show signs of progression during their stay.

If you suffer from what is classified as a severe addiction, then you will need to stay in rehab for a number of months.

This will involve a number of therapy sessions. You could end up staying in rehab from anywhere between 60 and 90 days.

The minimum amount of time people spend in rehab is 10 days, as this is the minimum amount of time it takes to undergo a detox.

If you are worried about how long you might need to stay in drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich for, then the best thing you can do is talk to a member of the team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism.

We will be able to assess you and your addiction and will be able to determine how long you have to stay in rehab for.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free advice and referrals. Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information about rehab in Norwich, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

The cost of attending drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich

The cost of attending drug and alcohol rehab has risen year on year across Norwich and the rest of the UK.

Due to these costs, a lot of people cannot attend rehab as they simply cannot afford it.

How expensive your stay in rehab is depends on a few things, and your doctors will only be able to determine how long you will need to stay in rehab once they have asked you a number of questions.

For example, your doctor might ask you some of the following questions to determine how long you might need to stay in rehab for, which will heavily influence how much money you have to pay for your treatment.

• What types of drugs or substances are you addicted to?
• How long have you been addicted to these drugs or substances?
• Do you suffer from a mental health issue alongside an addiction issue?
• Have you ever tried to recover but failed in the past?

If you end up staying in rehab for 10 – 28 days, you could end up paying anything between £2,000 and £6,000.

If you stay longer, then you could end up paying up to £12,000 for private drug and alcohol rehab treatment.

You can opt for a private room within a rehab facility, but this will significantly increase the amount of money you have to pay for your treatment.

Talk to Rehab 4 Alcoholism

If you are in need of drug and alcohol rehab in Norwich but do not know where to turn, then our team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism can help.

Our team consists of a number of rehab treatment specialists, some of which have even struggled from addiction issues themselves at some point.

Our team will be able to assess your addiction, to determine how severe your symptoms are. This will then inform our team on the best course of action, and will determine what type of rehab treatment you will need in order to successfully recover.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free advice and referrals. Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information about rehab in Norwich, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

Understanding Treatment Options in Norwich

Rehab 4 Alcoholism is a free service to help people in Norwich locate an appropriate treatment programme for drug and alcohol addiction.

Treatment options we provide in Norwich are both statutory and private in nature. We can also refer you to a range of inpatient and outpatient treatment options to suit most people in need of support in Norwich.

To discover how we can help you select the best possible treatment available in Norwich, contact our team today.

If you search the Internet for “alcohol treatment in Norwich“, you may be slightly overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available to you.

Thankfully, you may draw on the resources of Rehab 4 Alcoholism to demystify the treatment minefield that exists.

When you contact Rehab 4 Alcoholism, our advisors will conduct an initial assessment so we may match your needs with an appropriate treatment centre in Norwich.

The information we discover during this assessment will be passed onto a psychiatrist who will use this information when subscribing you with a suitable detoxification programme.

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?

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free advice and referrals. Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information about rehab in Norwich, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

Types of alcohol treatment in Norwich

The two principal treatment options you may select in Norwich include outpatient or inpatient treatment. Outpatient treatment requires you to attend a counselling or treatment centre that fits in with your lifestyle.

For instance, you may choose to attend an outpatient centre after your working hours. Here, you will receive counselling and therapy sessions for around two-to-three hours per week.

If you undertake a detoxification programme on an outpatient basis, an addiction nurse will visit you each day whilst you tackle withdrawal symptoms.

You may be given IV thiamine and drugs such as Librium during this time. This is known as a ‘community detox‘ programme.

The primary disadvantage of outpatient and community-based treatments is that you are not removed from your drinking environment whilst treatment is given.

This is a risky situation. Why? Because you may relapse during detox when under the influence of medication designed to tackle withdrawal symptoms.

Mixing alcohol with benzodiazepines such as Librium could be potentially fatal. This is because Librium may sedate the respiratory system when mixed with alcohol.

To avoid the disadvantages posed by an outpatient treatment programme, you must be willing to attend a treatment programme on an inpatient basis.

Why is an inpatient treatment programme superior to outpatient treatment programmes?

Because the former means you are removed from your drinking environment whilst the detoxification portion of your rehabilitation is conducted. This means the risk of relapse is reduced to zero.

Aftercare in Norwich

When your treatment programme concludes, Rehab 4 Alcoholism is also on hand to ensure you receive adequate aftercare treatment. Aftercare helps you navigate your way through life ‘in recovery’.

Aftercare typically takes place on an outpatient basis. Why is aftercare important?

Because it provides care and support during those fragile initial months following the completion of your treatment programme when the risk of relapse is particularly great.

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free advice and referrals. Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information about rehab in Norwich, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

Contact Rehab 4 Alcoholism for instant and free advice

Rehab 4 Alcoholism was set up in 2010 by people who have conquered their own battle with drugs and alcohol addiction. We are helpful, friendly and above all understanding of the situation you now face.

If you have not sought help in the past, choosing to pick up the telephone and reaching out for help may be one of the most difficult tasks you have ever faced.

However, we are here to tell you that you have nothing to fear. When you contact Rehab 4 Alcoholism for professional alcohol addiction support in Norwich, you are dealing with people who understand exactly what you are going through.

We have been in your position ourselves in the not-so-distant past. So pick up the telephone and contact us today on 0800 111 4108.

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At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we offer free advice and referrals. Many of our helpline agents are in recovery and understand the struggles you or your loved one is dealing with.

For more information about rehab in Norwich, call our 24/7, confidential hotline on 0800 111 4108.

References

[1] https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg51/evidence/drug-misuse-psychosocial-interventions-full-guideline-pdf-195261805

[2] https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help