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Private Residential Alcohol Detoxification Centres in Birmingham

Last Updated: May 12th 2015

People suffer from various types of addicion, be it alcohol, drugs or gambling. If you feel you have a problem, there are addiction treatment centres in Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands offering counselling. Call our alcohol rehab clinics on 0808 163 9632 for immediate access.

Our network provides a nationwide not-for-profit addiction treatment service. It offers Brummies 24 hour access to qualified alcohol detoxification mentors for free.

The second largest city in the UK, Birmingham in the English West Midlands has 1,085,810 residents. This makes up 2.05%% of the total population of England. However, the people of Birmingham have often had to deal with the same challenges facing other West Midlands residents, including ongoing fights with alcoholism.

If you live in (or close to) the city of Birmingham and have problems with addiction, then you are certainly not alone. Our local alcohol treatment centres offer a wide range of programs to help you.

With 886,516 Brummies of drinking age out of it's recorded population of 1,085,810, Government statistics could indicate that for Birmingham:

  • 59,877 Birmingham men are habitual drinkers
  • 39,982 female Brummies are regular drinkers
  • 95,913 Birmingham men and woman are drinking alcohol to excess
  • With 178,678 Brummies in the city of sixty five and over, 20,158 men in Birmingham aged sixty five and over are expected to drink alcohol very often with 12,745 female Brummies of the same age also drinking alcohol habitually .
  • 32,162 Brummies over 65 consumed alcohol on five days in the previous week : a greater number than any other age group
  • 5,360 Brummies aged sixty five and older that may be heavy drinkers
  • 20,696 pupils in Birmingham could have drunk alcohol in the last 7 days
  • 6,034 11-15 yr old Brummies in the city drink weekly
  • 345 eleven year olds in Birmingham think it is normal practice to get drunk weekly.
  • 6,084 15 year old Brummies think it's ok to get drunk once in a week
  • 13,785 sixteen to twenty four males in Birmingham may be consuming more than double the government alcohol intake limits.
  • 11,715 16-24 year olds could also be drinking to excess
  • 34,491 sixteen to twenty four year old Brummies have perhaps drunk too much on at least one occasion during the previous seven days.

References:

  1. Office for National Statistics - Marriages in England and Wales (Provisional)
  2. Health and Social Care Information Centre - Statistics on Alcohol: England, 2013
  3. Office for National Statistics - Drinking Habits Amongst Adults, 2012
  4. Relate - Separation and Divorce Statistics
  5. Drink Aware
  6. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Alcohol Rehab in Birmingham

If you live in Birmingham in the West Midlands and are considering going to one of our alcohol rehabilition centres, then telephone AH for immediate guidance. Contact Addiction Helpline in confidence using the contact form on this page and learn about our alcohol rehab treatment.

Addiction Helpline's Birmingham support line is open to everyone, including family, friends, managers and work mates who are worried that alcoholism is ruining the life of someone they care for. Calls to our Birmingham services are confidential, and you can learn all about alcohol rehab. UK organisations like Addiction Helpline will never share your private details with anyone. Our professional advisory team are fully trained to deal with any type of alcohol related issue.

AH alcohol treatment services include:

  • Alcohol Rehab: same day access to a treatment centre in or near Birmingham ( within 24hrs )
  • Counselling: At home counselling services in Birmingham
  • West Midlands Home Detox: At-home outpatient drug based alcohol detox plans
  • West Midlands Alcohol Advice: Advice on Birmingham based addiction services
  • Addiction HelpLine can help Brummies in cutting out the West Midlands local health board rules and regulations and plan for you speedy professional help and assistance.
  • West Midlands Residential Detox: Residential inpatient alcohol detox plans in Birmingham

Make today the day you save yourself or someone you are worried about. You're one quick phone call away from success.

Give one of our alcohol rehab centres a call. Telephone 0808 16 39 632 to speak to an advisor, today.

Alcohol Rehab

Do You Need Alcohol Rehab?

Inside a rehabIf alcohol is causing problems in your life, then this is a sign that you need to stop this behaviour. Some people may notice that they are developing difficulties before they become physically and psychologically dependent, but the majority of individuals will have crossed this line before recognising their problem and knowing they need alcohol treatment. Denial is a major factor when it comes to alcohol addiction, and the individual can suffer a great deal before they are able to see the reality of their situation.

There are people who do seem able to break away from alcohol addiction without any help. In fact, most substances abusers will have periods where they were able to stop or show some degree of control. The real challenge of addiction is not stopping but in staying stopped. The real benefit of an alcohol rehab clinic is not that it helps the individual to stop the abuse, but that it provides them with the tools that will mean that they never feel the need to turn this type of behaviour again. This is why it can be such a good option for those who are dealing with addiction problems.

Resistance to Rehab

It is usual for those who would benefit from a rehab programme to feel resistant to the idea – at least in the beginning. The most common justifications for this resistance will include:

  • The individual feels that their problem is not serious enough to warrant a stay in rehab. This way of thinking is misguided for a number of reasons. This type of programme is there to help people of all levels of addiction and not just the most serious cases. It is also a reality that the majority of people with addiction problems grossly underestimate the seriousness of their condition.
  • The person can feel that they do not have the time for rehab; that they just have too many responsibilities. This is the same as the cancer patient claiming that they do not have time for the treatment that could save their life. Addiction is a serious business, and if the individual is unable to escape it in time, it will kill them. The individual needs to make time for addiction treatment because otherwise they will lose everything anyway.
  • The person can continue to be convinced that they will be able to deal with their problems alone. This may be true for a minority of those who fall into addiction, but if the individual keeps on trying to go it alone and keeps on failing, they really do need to consider another approach. There is an old saying – if you keep on doing the same things, the same things will keep on happening to you.
  • The person may believe that they are too far-gone or not worthy of recovery. This type of thinking can be an unfortunate outcome of long-term addiction. The problem is that as time goes by the individual will suffer from reduced self-efficacy and self-esteem.
  • The individual may say that they are unable to afford rehab at the moment. It is important to keep in mind that this treatment programme is an investment in the future, and that there are different options to suit different budgets.

Glass of alcoholThe Reality of Rehab

One way to overcome the resistance to alcohol or drug rehab is to develop a better understanding of how this can help the individual. This means learning more about the reality of this type of programme which would include things like:

  • This type of treatment options is going to provide the person with the tools they are going to need in order to build a good life free from addiction. These tools can also be used to help the person function well in society and achieve success.
  • The real goal of rehab is not just to get the person sober, but also to help them create a sober life worth living. Once the individual begins to enjoy the benefits of this new life, they will be less likely to return to the old way of doing things.
  • By entering this type of programme, the individuals will not be disempowering themselves but actually doing the opposite. They are learning how to really take charge of their own life so that they will be able to take it in the direction they want it to go.
  • These residential programmes tend to offer a very comfortable environment. This is because it is generally accepted that if the individual is unhappy with their surroundings they will be unable to get the most out of things. Some rehabs offer a very homely feel (they may even look like a normal house from the outside) while others offer very luxurious surroundings indeed.
  • Humans are strongly influenced by their environment, and these programmes offer the type of environment that fosters recovery. This means that the individual’s motivation can be magnified during their stay, and this greatly increases the chances of them being successful in recovery.
  • The individual who enters rehab will be making the choice to give their recovery the very best start. Just the act of doing this can make a real difference to the person’s chances of success. It shows that they are serious, and this message is sent loud and clear to the addictive part of their brain.

How to Find an Alcohol Rehab Centre

There are many alcohol detox and alcohol rehab clinics to choose from, and it can all become a bit confusing. We will be happy to discuss your options with you and make some suggestions. The type of rehab you choose will make a difference, so it is important to make an informed choice – with our help, you choice will be adequately informed.



Private Drug Rehab

The rise in the number of private drug rehab centres in the UK is often considered a double edged sword, being both good and bad. It is good in the sense that there are more options for drug rehab than ever before. It is bad in the sense that the growth of drug rehab has been fuelled largely by increased demand.

All over the UK there are people struggling with an addiction to illicit drugs such as canabis, heroin and cocaine. This is alongside prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and household solvents. However, private rehab exists to help you break free of addiction, thanks to drug rehab treatment.

The hope of helping drug addicts is what keeps us going. We have a referral service specialising in assisting drug addicts and their families find the rehab services that will enable them to overcome. This can result in a stay at one of our drug rehabilitation centres. All of the private drug rehab centres we work with are fully certified and meet our high standards of quality and safety.

 

Rehab versus Detox

When people contact us for help, there is sometimes confusion in that they assume detox and rehab is the same thing. In reality, they are two separate treatment options. Detox can be a stand-alone treatment with nothing following, or it can be just the first step in a comprehensive, long-term rehab programme. Let’s take a moment to look at both.

Drug detox is a method of breaking the physical addiction to drugs by preventing the drug addict from continuing to take them. This usually takes place in a hospital or private clinic setting under the supervision of trained medical personnel.

The process of going through detox at our drug rehab centres begins with the onset of withdrawal. Those symptoms increase until they peak on the second or third day, followed by the gradual cessation of symptoms as the body cleanses itself of the toxins within. Most people can complete detox in about seven days.

Rehab is a much longer process that picks up where detox leaves off. It includes one-on-one counselling, group counselling, group support sessions, and life skills instruction. The best of these programmes are based on a residential model that takes 6 to 12 weeks to complete.

 

Private Drug Rehab Is Best

Our first recommendation to those who call us is a private drug rehab programme. Even though such programmes do cost money, they have a better record of success as compared to free programmes offered by the NHS. The main advantages of private rehab include:

  • residential treatment options
  • focused staff and resources
  • the ability to concentrate only on drug rehab.

To help understand why private drug rehab is more successful than NHS services are, think of it in terms of the car mechanic. Your typical mechanic does very well fixing common problems with common car brands like Ford, Volkswagen, and Peugeot. Nevertheless, the best mechanic for your Mercedes or Jaguar is one who has been specifically trained to focus on those models.

Private drug rehab clinics work the same way. Their only focus is addiction recovery and rehab. Their staff are chosen and hired for that reason, their programmes are developed entirely around that goal, and all of their resources are concentrated squarely on helping addicts and their families. The NHS cannot do that.

 

Residential Treatment

The primary difference with private drug rehab is the availability of residential treatment. This type of treatment is just as the name implies – a treatment involving living at the residential facility during the duration. This is highly beneficial because it allows the addict to be treated 24 hours a day, every day.

What does a residential treatment clinic look like? It’s not uncommon for clinic owners to renovate an old mansion or build a new clinic that looks like a house. The idea is to make patients feel relaxed and secure during their stay. A more institutionalised setting is not typically conducive to what the clinic is trying to accomplish.

To that end, most private facilities offer individual bedrooms to each client. Public spaces include a dining room, kitchen, and several meeting rooms that can be used for counselling or recreational activities, so you can get the best out of drug rehab. UK residential facilities are usually located outside of city centres as well. This provides a bit of open space, which can be very therapeutic.

Making the Choice More Important

If you are currently struggling with drug abuse or addiction issues, it is more important that you worry about making the choice to seek treatment than what type of private clinic you will attend. Decisions about the clinic can be made later on. Right now, the issue at hand is the fact that you have a problem and you need help.

You need to understand that the best private drug rehab clinic cannot help you if you are not willing to be helped. We will not attempt to force you to admit yourself; we couldn’t even if we tried. You are the only one that can take responsibility for your decision to seek or neglect treatment.

We want to remind you that neglecting treatment is not going to help anything. You may think drugs are helping your situation, but they’re not. They are the source of your misery, depression, anxiety, and fear. They are also the source of the misery your family is going through. You need to make the choice to seek treatment, and you need to make it soon.

 

Nothing to Fear

We understand one thing that might be holding you back is fear regarding what a rehab programme involves. Believe us when we say that you have nothing to be afraid of. All of the private rehab clinics we work with are staffed by the most caring and compassionate professionals in the industry. They go to work every day with one purpose in mind: to do whatever it takes to help you overcome addiction.

You also have nothing to fear in contacting our organisation. We are not here to judge you or your family; we are here to assist you in finding the help you need. We promise to listen to what you have to say, take into consideration all of your concerns, assess your circumstances and then advise you on the appropriate course of action.

All of our services are completely confidential and free of charge. That means you have nothing to lose by getting in touch with us. If you are ready to break free of the prison of addiction, help is just a phone call or e-mail away.


DRUG SPOTLIGHT:



Private Rehab Cocaine

Every night there are young people attending parties at which they are planning to use marijuana. Some of those young people might even be enticed to smoke crack for the first time. After all, they’re told, crack is a harmless drug that makes people feel a lot better than marijuana. Too bad, it’s a lie.

From that very first smoke or snort, the drug user has opened him or herself up to the possibility of a life-destroying addiction. Statistics show that cocaine addiction is quickly gaining ground on heroin as the most common in the UK. Cocaine is increasingly more popular because it is cheaper than ever before, thanks to the introduction of crack.

Crack cocaine is manufactured by taking free-base cocaine and mixing it with baking soda and water. The drug dealer benefits by having more raw product to sell on the street while the user benefits through cheaper retail prices. Nevertheless, in the end it is a deadly trap that overwhelms thousands of people every year.

 

Rehab Is the Solution

 Our description of cocaine addiction may sound very familiar to you. Perhaps you have gone down the road yourself, and now you find your life being wasted away under the power of that destructive, white powder. Well, we have good news for you: there is a solution in cocaine rehab.

 You can break the power cocaine has over your life if you are willing to admit yourself to a rehab programme. Millions around the world have gone before you; millions have been freed from cocaine addiction. You can be one of them by admitting your problem and agreeing to seek treatment.

 Understand that cocaine rehab is not pleasant or pretty. In fact, it may be one of the most difficult things you will ever do in your life. However, it is highly successful if you are willing to undergo it. You can break free from cocaine addiction to a life that is both fulfilling and thoroughly enjoyable. You do not need cocaine to supplement your existence.

 Please also remember that denying your problem will not solve it. Even though you may think there are other causes for your misery, the real problem is your cocaine use. Cocaine is what has destroyed your family; cocaine is the thing that has eaten up your financial resources; cocaine is the substance that is destroying your physical body.

 The solution is not continued denial. The solution is a rehab programme offered by a private residential clinic. We can help you gain admission to such a programme if you are willing to get in touch with us.

 

The Rehab Process

 The rehab process consists of three basic components: detox, residential rehab, and aftercare. We will discuss each one, beginning with detox.

 The detox component involves separating the addict from his or her drugs for as long as it takes for their body to completely cleanse itself. Because detox is considered a medical emergency, it is best for the addict to not attempt it on his/her own. Supervised medical help is always recommended.

 When appropriate, cocaine rehab might involve medications that take the edge off withdrawal symptoms or act as a deterrent to future drug use. Keep in mind that none of these drugs is a simple and pain-free solution to cocaine addiction. They are merely something that can help the process along.

 The second component, long-term rehab, serves the purpose of getting at the deep-rooted psychological and emotional issues linked to cocaine addiction. Long-term rehab can include:

  • psychiatric care
  • one-on-one counselling
  • group counselling and support
  • maintenance medications
  • life skills training.

Aftercare is the third component to successful cocaine rehab. Aftercare provides follow-up support and services that will hopefully prevent the recovering addict from relapsing. The importance of quality aftercare is easily seen in the relapse statistics. Without it, cocaine addicts are significantly more likely to return to their drugs.

 

Choosing the Right Rehab Programme

 As late as a couple of decades ago, cocaine rehab consisted of one week of detox and a couple of months of outpatient counselling. However, the medical community has come to understand that there is a lot more to it than that. Most importantly, they recognise that a one-size-fits-all strategy is not appropriate.

 Cocaine addicts come from all walks of life, all economic backgrounds, all ethnicities, and all religious beliefs. And because each one is different, cocaine rehab needs to be flexible enough to adapt to individual personalities and circumstances. Today’s rehab fits that bill.

 For the cocaine addict, choosing the right rehab programme can be a difficult task. The cloudy haze of drug use impairs thinking to the extent that the addict does not really know what he or she needs. That’s the very reason we offer the confidential and free services we do. Our job is to assist cocaine addicts and their families wade through the long list of options to find the right ones.

 As an independent referral service, we have access to inpatient cocaine rehab, outpatient programmes, and a full list of services offered by organisations of every size and scope. We can even point you in the direction of free NHS services if that’s all you need.

 

Private Rehab Services

 We must point out that we usually recommend private rehab as the best option. A programme offered by a private clinic is typically based on the 12-step model as well as being residentially based. The combination of both has proven successful time and again.

In terms of the residential focus, a private rehab programme of this nature requires the addict to live at the facility for the duration of the treatment. This enables caregivers the opportunity to focus on treating the addict 24 hours a day, every day of the week. It also prevents the addict from returning to the routine life and circumstances that enable his or her cocaine use.

 All of the private facilities we work with are fully certified and licensed. Furthermore, we have a very stringent set of safety and quality standards we insist all of our clinics adhere to. When you work with us, you can rest assured we will help you find a cocaine rehab programme that will deliver on its promises.

 If you or someone you love is currently struggling with cocaine, we want to help. Nevertheless, we cannot help until you make the decision to call us or send an e-mail. What are you waiting for? Our staff are ready and waiting to hear from you.



Alcohol Rehab & Drug Detox Birmingham

There Are Addiction Recovery Options in Birmingham

There is a sizeable community of substance abusers within the Birmingham area, and many of these individuals will be looking for a way out. The trajectory of addiction is that the individual will tend to suffer more and more as time goes on. Some of these people will be lucky enough to see the writing on the wall early, and they will ask for help, while others will persist with this behaviour until it takes everything. It is no longer accepted that addiction is any type of moral failing and nobody ever asks to end up with this type of problem. It is also true though, that it is the responsibility of the person caught up in addiction to seek out a solution. You can call us right away to find out about your addiction recovery options in Birmingham or you can simply text the word “help” to 66777 and we will get right back to you.

What Type of Person Becomes Addicted to Alcohol or Drugs

There is a stereotype of people who fall into addiction, but most of those who fall into this type of behaviour will not fit the stereotype. There can even be people who seem to be the exact opposite of the stereotype. Those individuals who are outwardly successful, and seem to be doing well in life – this group is often referred to as high functioning substance abusers. The reality is that those who fall into addiction can come from any type of background, and they do not all behave the same way because of the addiction.

There have been attempts to describe some of the characteristics of those individuals who are most likely to fall into addiction. These descriptions of the addictive personality should not be taken too literally, as there will be substance abusers who do not seem to match this description. There will also be people who have many of the characteristics of the addictive personality but who are not dealing with an addiction to alcohol or drugs. Some of the traits that those who fall into addiction are likely to share would include:

  • · The individual is prone to taking risks. They may even seem to get a real thrill out of this type of behaviour. The willingness of this person to take risks may appear as a bit reckless to other people.
  • · They will have a tendency to act impulsively. This means that they do things first before thinking of the consequences.
  • · They may have a subjective belief that they are dealing with a great deal of stress in their life.
  • · This type of person will usually have low self-esteem – although they may try to mask this with an arrogant attitude.
  • · They may occasionally suffer from symptoms of depression.
  • · They have problems when it comes to delaying gratification. They want to be happy and they want to be happy now.
  • · This person is usually prone to attention seeking behaviour. It may appear to outsiders as if they are always in the midst of some type of major drama.
  • · Those with an addictive behaviour will often admire non-conformity. They think that rules are there to be broken, and they may view rebelliousness as being cool.
  • · They have a high threshold for deviant behaviour. This means that they are more willing to break rules or the law to get what they want.
  • · This type of person will tend to be self-obsessed.

Get Help for Addition Problems in Birmingham

It is not necessary for you to fit cleanly into any type of description of the addictive personality in order for you to need treatment. The most obvious sign that you are having difficulties is that you continue to use alcohol or drugs despite the negative consequences of this. If you are interested in finding out about how you can end your addiction problems in Birmingham, you can call us right now on 0800 140 4824.

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