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The importance of family therapy in addiction recovery
Unless someone caught up in addiction has been living in the remote Amazonian jungle or living in a forest, it is very likely that their addiction is known within the family network and may have caused some strain within the dynamic of the family group. Some members of the family will be angry and dismissive,…
Inpatient Vs Outpatient Rehab: Which one is best?
As with any illness, the right type of treatment is essential to ensure recovery. Nobody plans to become an addict and those supporting you may never have dealt with this type of scenario before. While it is, most certainly, overwhelming for the person caught up in addiction, the same can be said for friends, family,…
Faith based rehab: Does it work?
A person of faith, when caught up in addiction, can encounter obstacles that those who are not of faith don’t. There can often be an immense sense of failure in that they have abandoned their faith or failed to adhere to its teachings and interpret this as the cause of their addiction. However, addiction is…
Luxury Rehab Vs Standard Rehab: Which one is right for you?
There is no such thing as the wrong rehab for anyone. All the centres we recommend are regulated by the Care Quality Commission: As they must be. Regardless of which centre you choose to go to for treatment, they will all provide the essential elements necessary to get into recovery. Making the right choice requires…
Why mental health support is critical in rehab
Being caught up in active addiction can exacerbate underlying mental health conditions or even cause them. Therefore, it is essential that when getting into recovery via a rehab centre, appropriate support is given for the persons mental health as well as addiction. While many speak about the two issues of mental health and addiction…
How to manage triggers and prevent relapse
What is a relapse? While the term is often used, it can mean different things to different people. Some within the field will use the term lapse for a brief relapse while all will recognise a full relapse when someone falls back into dependency. There is also the phenomenon of “freelapse” where someone, inadvertently,…
The benefits of therapy in addiction treatment
Being caught up in addiction is not a pleasant place to be. It can be a long, painful trajectory that finds someone cut off from friends, work, family and pursuits. Rehab centres provide, not only a detox for those who need it, but also a powerful resource to help someone get into recovery and achieve…
How anxiety and depression affect addiction recovery
For those struggling with depression who feel there is no end in sight, drugs and alcohol may sometimes appear to be an easy solution to their problems. These substances can temporarily subside any emotional pain and bring about a sense of happiness. However, these substances can become addictive. The more you consume, the more dependent your…
What is dual diagnosis? The link between addiction and mental health
Simply put, dual diagnosis means that someone is tackling addiction while also experiencing a mental health condition. It is possible to get treatment for both, at the same time, with the realisation that treatment for the mental health condition is on management of that condition rather than curative treatment. When someone has a mental…
How long does rehab take? Understanding treatment timelines
Getting into recovery from addiction is a brave and bold step. It is a transition from a life of dependency and reliance on substances or behaviours to a life of abstinence, positive change and freedom from dependency. Addiction doesn’t happen overnight: It can take years for someone to become addicted, or it can be quicker,…
Detox V Rehab: What’s the difference?
The difference really is quite simple, yet not so simple: Not everyone who goes into treatment needs a detox, but everyone needs rehab. Detox refers to the physical process of detoxifying from the substance to which someone has become dependent. For some it essential to sustain life (alcohol) while for others, it may not necessarily…
The stages of addiction recovery: A step-by-step guide
Recovering from addiction is not an overnight phenomenon but anyone can help someone caught up in it. We are here to give free, confidential and impartial advice. If you need to find a rehab centre UK, need 24-hour addiction help and/or free clinician drug advice: call or email. There are differing theories on how…
What to expect during drug and alcohol rehab treatment
Making the decision to get help is a brave one. Here at Findmearehab you can get free 24-hour addiction advice to find a rehab centre UK. We provide a totally free clinician addiction advice service to anyone seeking help for any aspect of addiction, rehab, treatment, cost, location and availability. What happens in a rehab…
The most addictive substances and how to overcome them
Every person who gets caught up in addiction has a difference experience. While there are some common experiences, which are borne out in the group therapy process, no two people, in active addiction, are the same. This is also true when it comes to the substances, they are dependent on however, some substances, due to…
Understanding the signs of drug and alcohol addiction
If a loved one, spouse, friend or employee is struggling with addiction the signs may not always be clear to see. Forget what is portrayed in films and on television as the signs can be very subtle or hidden altogether. Those caught up in addiction can become very adept at keeping their addiction from those…