Addiction & Drug Rehab

An addiction to drugs or alcohol is unlike any conventional illness as the dependence is both a psychological and a physical one. Here at Steps2Rehab we realise how difficult it can be to remedy these problems alone or with conventional medicine which is why we recommend specialist addiction programmes to help people stem their addictive actions and ultimately help them recover to lead or resume constructive lives. We have extensive experience in dealing with the issues that surround addiction and dependency and provide a skilled referral service for all forms of addiction. The specific areas we specialise in include but are not limited to: Alcohol rehab, drug detox and rehabilitation, eating disorders, gambling, co-dependency and poly addictions. The staff at Steps2Rehab can help you make the correct decision for your own specific needs. We are members of the Referral Agents’ Federation which was established to ensure that people in need of help receive the best independent advice possible and are not subjected to the ‘hard sell’ routine which usually involves buying unnecessary treatments at an unfair price through a third party. You will not be charged for Steps2Rehab’s services and we will never take any money from you. You will be quoted the standard clinic rates or, where possible, a discounted rate.

For the vast majority of people the most effective method of dealing with and overcoming addiction is by way of in-patient treatment. A course of residential treatment can provide you with everything you need to address and overcome your dependency and includes detox, therapy, life skills, complementary therapies, and your food and accommodation. Residential treatment is so successful because it offers the person the opportunity to concentrate solely on recovery without the distractions, pressures or temptations of the outside world. There are many rehab clinics and addiction treatment centres which offer a range of individually tailored treatment programmes but only a small number that will be suitable for you. Steps2Rehab will help you find the right one for your specific needs. To stand the best chance of overcoming your addiction at the first attempt it is generally recommended that a person undergoes residential treatment for at least 4 weeks and ideally 6 weeks although younger people may need longer programmes. Statistics show that relapse rates are far higher for those people who undergo less than 4 weeks of treatment. Many people assume that detox alone will work; nothing could be further from the truth. Detox merely gets you off your drug or alcohol but does nothing to prevent your cravings; you are likely to relapse within a few days.  A large proportion of any course of treatment consists of therapeutic treatment in order to help the individual understand the nature of their addiction and to develop strategies in order to avoid relapse. If you or a loved one is experiencing the difficulties associated with addiction or long-term dependency, we strongly recommend that you contact us now on our local call rate number 0845 021 0777.

Alcohol Rehab

Although many people and health professionals focus on the psychological aspect of addiction there are a whole host of sometimes irreversible medical conditions that can occur as a direct result of prolonged and excessive consumption of alcohol. The medical problems associated with alcohol are probably the most extensively documented and include potentially deadly conditions such as Cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease and diabetes. Aside from these potentially deadly conditions, alcohol is associated with many social and psychological problems, including but not limited to: Family conflicts, job instability, injuries caused by violence or accidents and depression. Excessive and prolonged use of alcohol not only affects the individual but also family members, friends and colleagues. A dependency on illegal or legal drugs can have similar effects and although the associated medical problems may vary from those that stem from alcohol addiction, the other effects of this type of dependency are very similar.

There are many proven methods of alcohol detox and alcohol rehab available for the individual but the best treatments in the world will not help if the person does not want to change their behaviour and perhaps lifestyle.

Detoxification is generally the first step in any type of rehabilitation programme and involves the removal of the substance in a medically monitored environment. Although many people have tried to detox independently using their own motivation this is not advisable; some of the withdrawal symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and could even be fatal.  The withdrawal symptoms can easily be alleviated by close medical supervision and the use of certain detoxification drugs. As previously mentioned, detox alone is most unlikely to result in long-term recovery. For many people the hardest part of admitting they have an addiction is seeking the necessary professional help to overcome it. Once a person has sought advice about treatment the first part of the rehabilitation process has begun. Whatever your needs you can be sure that Steps2Rehab will have a possible solution for you, we offer free advice about a vast selection of alcohol treatment centres and provide assistance in helping you choose the most appropriate centre for your particular needs. You can contact us via telephone, text or e-mail and we will try our utmost to reply to you within an hour. Start that road to recovery and start living again, contact Steps2Rehab today and get yourself on the road to recovery.

Drug Detox

Steps2Rehab provides recommendations based on the information you give us. We realise that not everyone is an expert on the range of treatments available or where to access them.  Steps2Rehab has developed a resource database of most of the effective clinics that provide detox and rehab services.  The team are all highly experienced and knowledgeable about the clinics we recommend; we regularly visit all of our recommended clinics and constantly update ourselves on developments in the addiction field which is why we are generally regarded as amongst the UK’s leaders in providing advice about rehab centres in the UK and internationally.

After the initial telephone referral the next step will probably be a face-to-face assessment at the clinic, they will ascertain the best course of treatment for the particular individual. There is usually no charge for the assessment.  Typical treatment offered at this stage can include in-patient detox, prescription of detox medication, in-patient counselling, group therapy or complementary therapies. To conclude, when sourcing advice or treatment for something as potentially devastating as addiction it really does make sense to consult those who know the clinics and the treatment process. With Steps2Rehab you can be assured of a professional, non-judgemental and courteous service at all times with the best value solutions. Although cost should be a secondary consideration to long-term health we believe that you should not be ‘tricked’ into paying more than the actual service costs. As previously mentioned, Steps2Rehab will take absolutely no money from you and the prices you are quoted will be standard clinic rates or lower. If you have decided the time has come to address your dependency your first port of call should be Steps2Rehab. You will not find a more comprehensive, free addiction advice service anywhere.