Studies show that there are almost 3,000 people in Enfield battling an alcohol dependency issue, and around 300 using crack cocaine and/or opiates.
Unfortunately, due to the negative stereotypes of substance users, many people are uncomfortable with coming forward and admitting that they are struggling.
Some people feel as though they need to be dealing with a severe addiction before they confess to needing help, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
There are plenty of ways we can help you, even if your addiction is very mild, and we will explore these below.
When a substance user decides they want to get sober, they may be tempted to take the challenge on alone, without seeking medical help.
However, this is an incredibly risky decision.
If you attempt to detox alone you are risking your life, and in the best-case scenario, you will most likely suffer from painful withdrawal symptoms.
As for the psychological side of getting sober, you cannot get to the root of your addiction issues without the help of a qualified therapist.
If you try to overcome your struggles alone, you are much more likely to relapse as you will not understand why you are drawn to substances in the first place.
At Rehab 4 Alcoholism, we understand that this is not an ideal situation.
When people decide to give up drugs and alcohol they should be celebrated for this, and provided with a range of resources to help them with their new sober lifestyle.
This is where we come in.
As soon as you decide you are ready for recovery, we encourage you to contact us and tell us all about you and your addiction.
Using this information, we advise you on the best type of treatment in the area.
For the vast majority of people, this is drug & alcohol rehab in Enfield.
However, for others it could be outpatient treatment or perhaps home detoxing, particularly if their addiction is mild.
Even if you are not yet prepared to enter a facility, we can still help you process the idea of seeking treatment, as well as making sure you are aware of all the options available to you.
If you are asking whether you can detox on your own without the support of medical professionals, we would strongly advise against this owing to the dangers of the cold turkey method.
When you give up drugs and alcohol all in one go, and without medication to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms, you may experience hallucinations, seizures and potentially death.
On the other hand, if you are referring to home detoxing that is provided by official organisations, this is safe and is recommended for people who are not suited to inpatient or outpatient treatment.
If you decide to detox at home, you will be given medication to reduce your anxiety and to prevent you from having seizures.
In terms of support, you will have a number you can ring at any time to speak with medical professionals.
Home detoxing is not suitable for people with a moderate or severe addiction as they are in need of a more intense type of treatment.
Even for people with a mild dependency issue, home detoxing should be carefully considered.
If you live alone, you would need to arrange for a close friend or family member to stay with you throughout the detox, encouraging and supporting you.
Some of the people we refer are completely unaware of what treatment in Enfield looks like, and all they have to go off is unhelpful stereotypes.
We want to help you avoid this by prompting you with the essential questions you should be asking, such as:
This very specific question is important to ask as some people work much better in large environments, and others in small places.
Have a think about whether you would benefit from being in a large community of people, making you slightly more anonymous, or in a small rehab centre where you can connect with each and every patient.
There is no superior option, but it’s important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each before you settle on a specific drug & alcohol rehab in Enfield.
If you allow Rehab 4 Alcoholism to organise a referral for you, we will always ensure you have access to a personalised treatment plan when you stay in a rehab facility.
However, if you come to us with a specific centre you would like to stay at, be mindful of the fact that we will strongly discourage you from attending any centres lacking in individual support plans.
This is because tailored programmes are part of what makes rehab so successful – when patients’ treatment reflects their individual needs, they are much more likely to stay sober.
Many people neglect to consider the facilities offered by different rehab centres, but this significantly impacts your experience of rehab.
For example, if you are a huge extrovert, you will probably want to know that there are common rooms at your treatment centre, and possibly multi-occupancy rooms.
Another example is if you are close to your family and you want to stay connected to them while you are recovering at rehab.
In this case, you will want to consider whether the rehab clinic allows family visits, and perhaps whether they offer family therapy.
No, you do not have to share a room at drug & alcohol rehab in Enfield, though this is a common misconception.
In most treatment centres, there are shared rooms available at a lower cost, but also plenty of single rooms for people who want extra privacy.
When you contact us, we will ask you about your preferences, and we will pass this information on when we are arranging your referral to a clinic in Enfield.
This preference will not affect your chances of getting into a rehab clinic, so do not worry about that.
The decision to attend rehab is a very personal one, and this means that the patient themselves must agree to it.
As a result, doctors cannot force their patients to go to rehab.
However, if you are concerned about a patient of yours, you could arrange an intervention.
This can be carried out in many different ways, which we will discuss in great detail later.
In our opinion, this is the best route for most people as it reduces temptation massively, given that patients generally spend a month living in a facility that advocates for abstinence.
If you choose to stay at rehab, depending on the substance you are reliant on, you could have a detox lasting up to ten days, and then you will always spend time in therapy, both in groups, alone, and potentially with family.
It goes without saying that recovering in rehab will be one of the hardest things you do in life.
However, if you do the hard work now, you will reap the benefits later.
What’s more, you are never left alone to struggle, as there is always a member of staff there to guide you.
The rehab facilities that we work with in Enfield are private, so you will have to pay for your treatment, but this does mean you do not have to worry about long waiting lists.
Some people opt for council-funded treatment, and though this is extremely difficult to access, it would mean free treatment.
Yet the waiting lists would be very long, so it would not be ideal if you needed urgent help.
If you are seeking luxury treatment, we can arrange this for you.
There are many prestigious drug & alcohol rehabs in Enfield that boast impressive facilities.
We like to highlight the wonderful treatment centres that are available in Enfield as it is great to know you can start recovery in your hometown.
For many people, the sense of familiarity is comforting, and the fact they don’t have to spend much money on travel is enticing.
Having said that, we want to make sure you are aware that you are entitled to ask us to search for a rehab facility in any other area of the UK.
Using our rehab locator search tool, you can see for yourself where you could be receiving treatment.
The advantages of recovering further from home are:
As for drawbacks:
Some people would not do well confined in the four walls of rehab, but they would benefit from receiving the same treatment as an outpatient.
It is possible to do this by attending a rehab centre by day and returning home each evening.
We particularly recommend this if any of the following situations applies to you:
For people who need less support in their recovery, we sometimes recommend home detoxing.
If you believe you are in the position to complete a home detox successfully, let us know and we will explain the process in greater detail.
We sometimes get clients who are at the very beginning of drug dependence and they want to manage it before it develops into an addiction.
In this case, home detoxing is a great option as it provides them with the flexibility they need, but it also targets their problem of physical dependence.
Finally, there are many self-help resources in Enfield, including Smart Recovery, AI-Anon Family-Groups, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and Narcotics Anonymous.
These organisations aim to bring substance users together and show them that they are not alone.
The general idea is that people who are further along in their recovery will inspire people who are at the beginning, and that this cycle will continue as more people join the meetings.
Most self-help meetings are completely free of charge, so this would be the cheapest option.
However, they are not sufficient for people dealing with anything but very mild dependence, and even then extra support may be required.
The next most affordable type of treatment is home detoxing, as you do not need to pay for accommodation and the duration can be as short as several days.
What you are paying for is medical support, including any prescribed medication and check-ups.
Outpatient treatment would be the next cheapest of the list, and this is also because you are not paying for accommodation.
However, it is more expensive than home detoxing as there is the additional cost of psychological intervention, including therapies.
Finally, inpatient treatment is generally the most expensive way to recover from a drug and alcohol addiction.
However, the price does reflect the quality, as it is proven to be the most successful form of treatment for substance users.
There is no obvious answer to this question, as different treatment types are easier in different ways.
We would advise you to avoid thinking of treatment in this way, as the most important thing is that the treatment works, not that it is easy.
Generally, people will find home detoxing easier than inpatient treatment because they do not have to face their feelings in the same way, so less vulnerability is required.
What’s more, they can continue with their lives more easily than someone in a rehab facility can.
Home detoxing also leaves out the aftercare programme, which is time-consuming given that it lasts for 12 months after the patient leaves rehab.
It is also taxing as it demands that the patient makes changes to their life that are in line with abstinence.
However, if someone with a severe addiction elected to have a home detox for ease, they may find that this is the more difficult option in the long run, and this is because detoxing does not target the psychological side of addiction.
The sooner you deal with your addiction, including its physical and psychological effects, the easier it will be for you to move on with your life and enjoy the endless benefits of sobriety.
Some of these benefits include but are not limited to:
The idea behind detoxing is reversing the process of drug and alcohol dependence.
Rather than pumping your body full of substances, detoxing slowly removes them, leaving you with no physical dependence on drugs or alcohol.
This comes with a risk as your body may go into shock when these substances, which have become essential for you, are withdrawn.
Often, this leads to withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, nausea, fatigue, amongst other things.
Most patients at rehab will undergo a detox, as substances such as heroin and alcohol require this.
However, some addictions, including cannabis and cocaine, are purely psychological, so victims of these addictions will not need to have a detox.
Drug and alcohol clinics in Enfield stand by the disease model of addiction, which is the concept that addiction is not something that can be chosen, and so we cannot blame people for developing an addiction.
This does not mean all responsibility is taken away from substance users, as they are still encouraged to get sober, but it does mean that they are taught to not be ashamed of themselves for their history of addiction.
The therapies offered in rehab are many, such as
When someone in your life is dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction and they are either in denial about it or they do not want to do anything about it, it can be very tricky to watch them deteriorate and feel helpless.
For this reason, many professional interventionists make themselves available to the loved ones of substance users, and they work together to stage an intervention that encourages the victim to consider getting professional help.
The majority of the time, family members, and potentially friends, colleagues, and employers, will write letters to the victim outlining how their addiction is affecting those around them, and why they should think about getting sober.
Different addiction models can be used, so family members can seek out interventionists who follow a specific method that they approve of.
One popular method is the Johnson Model of intervention.
The idea behind the Johnson Model is that family members will communicate with their loved one directly about the harm their addiction is doing to the family and to anyone else in the victim’s life.
People are more likely to respond when they are approached directly as they cannot hide, which is the coping mechanism for many substance users when their loved ones first express their concern.
The key components of the Johnson Model are:
As mentioned above, anyone who is affected by the substance user’s addiction can contribute to the intervention.
The more people involved, the more likely it is that the patient will recognise the severity of their addiction and think about getting support.
It is also good to have an intervention team as members can benefit from one another’s support if their loved one refuses to accept treatment, which would be emotional for everyone involved.
Plenty of planning is necessary before an intervention is carried out to prevent careless mistakes from occurring.
For example, it is important that letters are well-thought-out so that they appropriately challenge the victim without shaming them.
The model of intervention must also be thoughtfully selected to ensure the family are comfortable carrying out the intervention in a specific way.
The focus should be on caring for the victim rather than punishing them, though the Johnson Model does advocate for cutting off the victim if they refuse to comply, but even this is done for their benefit.
Many times, family members are intent on discussing past behaviours that have hurt them, or other personal issues.
However, the intervention must only relate to the addiction, as any distractions may deter the patient from agreeing to get help.
Any evidence that points to the victim dealing with a substance dependence issue should be discussed for the reliability of the loved ones’ claims.
The aim is to convince the patient that they would benefit from receiving support, and not to shame them into accepting help or punish them for their addiction.
Before the intervention is carried out, the family should discuss treatment options with the interventionist.
Generally, they will decide on residential rehab.
However, for less severe addictions, it is possible that they will opt for outpatient treatment or a home detox.
Finally, after the intervention has been planned in a detailed manner, it is ready to be implemented.
We refer to this as confrontation, as the intervention team will approach the victim together and lead the conversation about their addiction.
This is not supposed to embarrass the patient, or make them feel ganged up on, but rather to demonstrate the serious effects of their actions and to provide them with an ultimatum that is intended to persuade them to go to rehab, or receive a different type of treatment in Enfield.
As we briefly mentioned when discussing detoxing, the symptoms of drug and alcohol addiction can be physical and psychological.
Some people experience just one of these types, but most will eventually fall victim to both.
Some common symptoms of addiction are:
When people suffer from addiction, they are also at risk of developing a mental health condition or experiencing worse symptoms of their current mental health condition.
When a patient is diagnosed with a mental health condition before or during their battle with addiction, we refer to them as dual diagnosis patients.
A number of different tests are used to diagnose people with dependency or addiction to drugs or alcohol, such as:
The easiest way to contact us is to phone us on 0800 111 4108 or to message us on our website.
Alternatively, you can request that we give you a call, and in this case we will be in touch very soon.
We are here to help you, and with the right help behind you, any addiction can be overcome.
There are various types of rehab centres available in Drug & Alcohol Rehabs in Enfield, including inpatient alcohol rehab, luxury alcohol rehab, and private drug rehabs.
Rehab 4 Alcoholism
211 Beaufort House,
94-98 Newhall Street,
Birmingham,
B3 1PB
All inpatient treatment providers we recommend in the UK are either regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or Health Improvement Scotland (HIS).
