How Does Alcohol Rehab Work?
At Ocean Recovery, we have years of experience helping people in their journey. We know it won't be easy, so we are here to offer a safe rehab facility.By John Gillen - Last Updated: March 31, 2022
Clinically Reviewed on March 31, 2022 by Dr Alexander Lapa (Psychiatrist). All information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.
It can sometimes be difficult to identify an alcohol addiction in yourself or a family member. This can be due to the UK’s big drinking culture and the normalisation of socially binge drinking. But there are still ways to monitor if you or a loved one has developed an alcohol addiction.
First of all, do you struggle to remain sober for long periods? Next, do you have a high tolerance? This can be due to your body getting used to the high alcohol levels in your system. Finally, the most undeniable proof is if you experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms after a while without substance abuse.
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Who Does Alcohol Rehab Work For?
Alcohol rehab is available to anyone who needs it and can safely complete the treatments.
It can be boiled down to a drug or alcohol rehab centre for someone struggling with drug or alcohol abuse. If a person is struggling to stay sober, wants to cut down on their substance abuse or is returning after a relapse, the option of rehab is always there.
With the right treatment plan and support system, anyone can achieve long term recovery through an alcohol rehab centre.
However, it is important to remember that the rehabilitation process is a lot of work and can strain a person’s physical and mental health. Because of this, those with a delicate physical or mental state may not be admitted due to a higher risk than others.
These people can include those who are a suicide risk or people at risk of an alcohol withdrawal seizure.
But just because a traditional treatment plan may not be the best option available, it doesn’t mean that rehabs won’t still be able to offer help.
Most alcohol rehab centres offer outpatient treatment options, including at-home detoxes and alternative therapy sessions. These can make alcohol rehabilitation more accessible to those that would not be able to follow a traditional treatment plan.
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The Benefits of Treatment
The main benefit of the treatment options available in an alcohol rehab centre is the safe environment.
Treatments available in an alcohol rehab centre are done by fully trained medical staff who have years of experience enabling people to achieve long term recovery. The treatment options will provide you with the skills and tools you will need to remain sober even after you leave the rehab centre.
The benefits of treatment plans can be seen through how it gives your body a fresh start through the alcohol detox and builds up resilience through therapy that can help you get to the core reason behind why you rely on substance abuse.
Alcohol Rehab Treatments
Treatment options deal with chemical and mental dependence.
The start of most treatment plans will consist of an alcohol detox which will allow you to focus on the rest of your treatments without the distraction of alcohol withdrawals.
The alcohol detox takes around ten days to complete, and during that time, you will experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Following the alcohol detox, you will move on to therapy.
Different therapies are designed to treat different mental issues. For example, if you are struggling with the isolating nature of struggling with substance abuse, then you may be referred to group therapy.
Or, if you need to focus on mindfulness and healthily centring yourself to express your thoughts and feelings, you may be recommended for holistic therapy. This is sometimes called art therapy, and it is about giving you a relaxing low, stress outlet for you to express yourself.
Your treatment plan will be unique for you and designed to give you the best possible chance of achieving long term recovery.
Inpatient Vs Outpatient
Which treatment plan you decide on is based on your needs and lifestyle.
Many prefer inpatient as it is a much more linear experience. The controlled environment can make it easier to avoid temptation. It is, however, the more expensive option.
Some people can also be put off by spending so long away from their family members and friends.
Outpatient is a cheaper option and can be done around the existing treatment plans you are working through. They don’t require you to leave your home or share a room with strangers, which can put many people off.
However, it can cause the rehabilitation process to take longer and be easier for relapse without constant monitoring from rehab staff.
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How To Pay For Rehab
The longer you stay, the more you pay.
But there are options for those that can’t afford the more expensive options. This can be through partial treatment plans or outpatient options.
How To Start Alcohol Rehab
At Ocean Recovery, we have years of experience helping people in their journey. We know it won’t be easy, so we are here to offer a safe rehab facility that prioritises your physical and mental health over all else.
With us, you will be given the tools and the opportunity to work to overcome your alcohol addiction and live a happier and healthier life.
We also offer aftercare services to ensure you can continue your journey even after you leave. This could be through a relapse prevention plan, support group or more therapy sessions.
Areas We Cover
See below list of just some of the locations our leading alcohol rehab service covers in the United Kingdom.
- Rehab in Liverpool
- Rehab in Manchester
- Rehab in Birmingham
- Rehab in Nottingham
- Rehab in Glasgow
- Rehab in Cardiff
- Rehab in Bristol
- Rehab in Blackpool
- Rehab in Cumbria
- Rehab in Lancashire
- Rehab in Merseyside
- Rehab in Cheshire
- Rehab in Yorkshire
- Rehab in West Midlands
- Rehab in North East
- Rehab in Surrey
- Rehab in Essex
- Rehab in London
John Gillen - Author - Last updated: March 31, 2022
John is one UK’s leading professionals in the addiction recovery industry. Pioneering new treatment techniques such as NAD+ and ongoing research into new therapy techniques such as systematic laser therapy, John is committed to providing the very best treatment for people throughout the UK and Europe. During his extremely busy schedule, John likes to regularly update our blog section with the latest news and trends in the industry to keep visitors to our site as well informed as possible on everything related to addiction treatment.
Dr Alexander Lapa (Psychiatrist) - Clinical Reviewer - Last reviewed: March 31, 2022
MBBS, PG Dip Clin Ed, OA Dip CBT, OA Dip Psychology, SCOPE Certified
Dr Lapa graduated in Medicine in 2000 and since this time has accrued much experience working in the widest range of psychiatric settings with differing illness presentations and backgrounds in inpatient, community and secure settings. This has been aligned to continuation of professional development at postgraduate level in clinical research which has been very closely related to the everyday clinical practice conducted by this practitioner as a NHS and Private Psychiatrist.
He is fully indemnified by the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) and MIAB Expert Insurance for Psychiatric and Private Medical practice. He is fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK with a licence to practice.
Dr Lapa is approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
Member of Independent Doctors Federation (IDF), British Association for Psychopharmacology (BMA) and The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)
Dr Lapa’s extensive experience has also concentrated on the following areas of clinical practice:
– Assessment, Diagnosis and Pharmacological Treatment for Adults with ADHD.
– Drug and Alcohol Dependency and maintaining abstinence and continued recovery
– Intravenous and Intramuscular Vitamin and Mineral Infusion Therapy
– Dietary and Weight Management and thorough care from assessment to treatment to end goals and maintenance
– Aesthetic Practice and Procedures
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