Alcohol & Drug Rehabs in Crawley

As in many towns in the UK, addiction is a problem in Crawley.

In 2020, there were six drug-related deaths recorded in the town, but there are evidently more people suffering from drug and alcohol dependency than is recorded.

However, when we receive the right help, addiction can always be overcome.

How Does The Admissions Process Work?

The team at Rehab 4 Alcoholism are passionate about delivering high-quality care to each and every patient, so we consider your personal situation when searching for the right rehab facility for you.

This means that even if you have recently become dependent on a substance, and you are not suffering from acute addiction, you can still receive help.

Most rehab centres in Crawley will follow certain guidelines to determine whether someone is dealing with addiction or a substance use disorder.

One of these is called the three levels of severity, as described in the DSM-5.

There are seven key signs of addiction according to this criteria, some of which include:

• Sabotaging one’s social life or career in the pursuit of substances
• Becoming tolerant to the substance
• Failing to get sober from the substance
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms after attempting to get sober

Medical professionals refer back to symptoms of addiction, both physical and psychological, and if patients have two or three of these symptoms, they are believed to suffer from mild substance use.

Having four or five symptoms indicates moderate substance use, and six or more symptoms implies they have a severe disorder, otherwise known as an addiction.

The ASAM Criteria

There are another popular criteria that rehab centres in Crawley will use, and this is known as the ASAM criteria.

Staff will look at the six dimensions of the ASAM criteria, which are:

• Acute intoxication and/or withdrawal
• Biomedical conditions and complications
• Emotional, behavioural or cognitive conditions
• Willingness to change
• Inability to get sober
• The post-addiction process

These criteria are used to determine the overall risk rating for the patient, as well as to help prepare a tailored treatment plan.

AUDIT

Finally, with particular reference to alcohol, the AUDIT test can be helpful when determining whether someone is dependent on alcohol.

There are 10 questions split into three different categories – intake, dependency, and consequences.

If the patient scores more than 13 on this test they are likely to be dependent on alcohol, with a score higher than eight requiring further attention.

Should I Opt for Private Rehab or Council-Founded Treatment?

When it comes to deciding between private rehab and council-founded treatment, there is no correct choice.

It is all about reflecting on your personal needs and finding which option works better for you.

Council-founded treatment is beneficial for some people as it is much more affordable.

Some people manage to secure free stays at drug & alcohol rehab in Crawley when they go through a drug and alcohol team in their local area.

What’s more, it may involve less organisation as you don’t have to plan everything yourself.

However, many people prefer the idea of attending private rehab as you can often secure a place  just days after contacting the organisation.

What’s more, private rehab centres may offer a wider range of services, including many types of therapy to ensure that every patient benefits from personalised care.

Rehab Isn’t Always The Best Option

It is also important to note that rehab, whether private or council-founded, is not the best option for everyone.

If you are a dual diagnosis patient, meaning you have a mental health condition as well as an addiction, if you are drinking more than 30 units of alcohol a day, if you become violent when under the influence, if you have tried and failed to stay sober, or if you have experienced Wernicke’s encephalopathy or delirium tremens, a different type of treatment may benefit you.

This could be

• Home detoxing
• Outpatient treatment
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Smart Recovery
• AI-Anon Family Support

Often clients prefer a combination of support, such as attending rehab on an outpatient basis while having AA meetings several times a week.

Even if you do decide to go to residential rehab, these options are still available to you.

As the period after you leave rehab is the riskiest in terms of relapse, self-help meetings could help you to stay on track with your sobriety.

It is normal to be nervous about attending these meetings as it involves being vulnerable about your addiction.

However, nobody will force you to open up, especially as you will be a new face in the room.

At the beginning, you can simply listen to other people’s stories and use this as a reminder that many other people are struggling with addiction alongside you.

It will also be encouraging to see that people from many backgrounds have dealt with addiction, as this will remind you of its nature as a disease.

How To Find the Right Rehab Centre For You

There are certain topics you should be considering before selecting a rehab centre.

To help you focus on the most important aspects, here are some questions to ask yourself:

What Kind Of Therapies Are On Offer?

This is an important thing to consider that certain types of therapy benefit some patients, but not others.

What’s more, you may have already tried a type of therapy and found it to be unhelpful, and in this case it is better to search for a rehab centre that offers alternatives.

Some therapies you will often see at drug & alcohol rehab in Crawley are:

• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• DBT
• CBT
• Motivational Interviewing
• Holistic Therapies
• Co-Dependency Treatment

If you are dealing with trauma, make sure you inform us and we will seek out rehab centres that specialise in trauma-based therapies.

Clients are often intrigued by holistic therapies, as we may hear about these less than techniques such as CBT and talking therapies.

Holistic therapies aim to treat addiction and mental health as naturally as possible, so they do not require the addition of medication or traditional therapies.

Some common types of holistic therapy are acupuncture, massage therapy, equine therapy, mindfulness and reflexology.

Each of these treatments involves stimulating the body to trigger relaxation, which is believed to have a positive impact on one’s mental health.

For people who are struggling with a severe addiction, we do not recommend holistic therapies alone.

Instead, we would advise that patients undergo these therapies alongside receiving traditional treatment.

This is because evidence-based therapies are essential in the recovery journey, given that they are proven to reduce the risk of relapse significantly.

What’s more, medication is often necessary as addiction is linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain.

What Is My Budget?

At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we will help you to find a rehab centre that is within your budget.

A 28-day at a drug & alcohol rehab in Crawley tends to cost around £8,000-£12,000, with a 10-day stay costing £3,000-£6,000.

However, to save money, you could stay in a shared room for £2,000-£4,000 (10-day stay) or £6,000 (28-day stay).

However, it is possible to find a more budget-friendly rehab centre in Crawley if this is something you are seeking.

Furthermore, for people who cannot afford private rehab, council-funded treatment is another option.

Are Staff Trained In My Specific Addiction?

As each substance causes people to develop different symptoms, and some substances are physically as well as psychologically addictive, it’s advisable to find a rehab centre that is well-versed in dealing with your specific substance.

When deciding on a rehab for cocaine or a rehab for cannabis in Crawley, it’s important to remember that these substances do not cause physical addiction, so a medical detox will not be necessary.

On the other hand, certain substances such as heroin do require a detox, so you will need to search for a rehab that offers this.

Generally, rehab facilities in Crawley will help patients with all sorts of addictions.

However, if you are dependent on a substance that is much more commonly linked to addiction, such as alcohol, there may be more specialised resources available to you.

Is There Aftercare Available?

High-quality rehab centres will offer an aftercare programme to help prevent relapse from occurring.

As residential rehab centres teach abstinence and not harm reduction or moderation management, meaning they encourage patients to give up substances completely.

Aftercare is there to support patients when they feel tempted to use substances.

However, if relapse does occur, this is not a moral failure.

According to the disease model of addiction, one does not choose to be addicted to substances, and therefore we should not shame people who relapse.

The best rehab centres will offer a range of strategies in the aftercare programme, including but not limited to:

• Distraction techniques.
• Therapy sessions.
• Building a strong support network.
• Monitoring your body before giving into temptation, i.e. considering whether you are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired before deciding to use substances.

Post-rehab, we strongly advise that you alter your way of living in order to make sobriety as easy as possible.

This is because your relapse prevention plan is only in place for the year following your stay, so you will eventually need to be more independent in your sober life.

However, you will never be left alone.

You will spend time at rehab to ensure that you have a robust support network for those tough moments.

Additionally, there are many self-help meetings that you can attend in Crawley to ensure you do not experience a lonely recovery journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a detox?

If you are physically dependent on a substance, you will need to have a detox at rehab.

This process can last up to 10 days, and it involves withdrawing toxins from your body which can cause withdrawal symptoms.

Often, Librium is used to prevent dangerous withdrawal symptoms, but staff will be on-hand if you have a bad reaction.

This is preferable to detoxing alone, as this can be incredibly dangerous and can even result in death.

Many people are deterred from rehab because of the detoxing.

Though it may be off-putting, remember that it only lasts a short while, and it makes the rest of the recovery easier as you will have already experienced the strong cravings and the withdrawal symptoms early on.

How long does rehab last?

Most of the time, the minimum length of stay in rehab is seven days, and patients who undergo just an alcohol detox will stay for this length of time.

However, the recommended length of stay is 28 days, as this allows enough time to recover with the help of therapy and workshops.

What’s more, most of the treatment centres we work with develop their treatment plans with the goal of fitting everything into 28 days, which means it is difficult for them to design a successful programme for patients who are not willing to stay for the full month.

What are the benefits of residential rehab in Crawley?

There are many benefits to residential rehab in Crawley.

Recovering close to home means that you do not have to deal with the stress of arranging long-distance transport, and you may be able to receive family visits.

Another benefit is that you are immersed in the recovery experience, so you will feel motivated by meeting other patients who are also passionate about getting sober.

This community feel is excellent for the self-esteem of patients, who may feel like outcasts in their everyday life as a result of their addiction.

Staying at residential rehab in Crawley is beneficial for both your physical and mental health.

As well as having access to therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, many rehabs offer you the chance to enjoy going on walks in the grounds of the centre, horse riding, going to the gym, and always eating three healthy meals a day.

All of this will benefit your mental health, putting you at ease as you attempt to get sober.

Can you help my loved one with their addiction?

If your loved one is suffering with an addiction, we can help them to secure a place at rehab.

However, if they refuse, we cannot force them to enter rehab.

There is the possibility that you can stage an intervention with the help of a professional interventionist, using the positive CRAFT approach to intervention, which values positive reinforcement.

Alternatively, you could use a more direct approach to demonstrate your disapproval of your loved one’s behaviour (while acknowledging you still love them).

However, if your friend or family member does not want the help of an interventionist, you cannot do anything more for them besides continuing to love and support them.

The interventionist may be able to provide you with help as you come to terms with your loved one’s behaviour.

How Can I Prepare For Attending Rehab in Crawley?

First, consider why you want to attend rehab.

Some people want to get treatment to help with a legal case, and though this may sometimes work, it is vital that you care about getting sober otherwise you are likely to relapse when you come out of rehab.

It’s also a good idea to look into the misconceptions about rehab to ensure you understand the reality of attending residential rehab, such as the fact that it is not just for people with severe addictions or people who are wealthy.

Next, decide on how you would like your rehab experience to be.

• Would you rather attend a local rehab in Crawley or one that’s further away?
• Would you rather bring your mobile or laptop to rehab or leave them at home?
• Would you rather stay at rehab for 7 days or 28?

The answer is different for everyone, but choose the option that is most likely to help you stay sober.

In most cases, we would advise selecting a local facility, staying for 28 days and leaving your mobile at home.

However, we recommend speaking to us if you are not satisfied with this, as it may be the case that you are better suited to a different style of treatment.

Get Help Today

To benefit from our services today, contact us on 0800 111 4108 or message us on this website.

We can find you a place at a drug and alcohol rehab in Crawley in a matter of days.

We also advise you to look at other resources available in your local area, such as DAWN (the Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network).

This organisation in particular offers free advice relating to addiction and treatment for addiction.

No matter your age, gender or race, we can find the right treatment centre for you.

In Crawley, men are more likely to be admitted to alcohol rehabs than women, but this does not mean that women should hold back when seeking treatment.

 Everyone is welcome at rehab.