The Need for Outpatient Treatment for Addiction

Probably the best environment for people who are trying to break away from addiction will be found in a residential rehab programme. Unfortunately, this is not an option that is always going to be available to everyone. There may be some valid reasons for why the individual will not be able to take time out of their life to enter a drug or alcohol rehab. Thankfully, this does not mean that the person needs to remain trapped in addiction. There are also outpatient treatment programmes that offer many of the same benefits of a residential programme but without the need to stay there at night. If you feel that outpatient treatment would be the best option in your case, you can contact us now on 0800 140 4824 (+44 203 1511488 if you are outside the UK) to find out what is available in your area.

What to Expect with an Outpatient Treatment Programme

The aim of an outpatient programme is to reproduce as much as possible those effective elements that make the residential alcohol or drug rehab so successful. In some cases, the programme offered will be the same as the one given to residents with the only difference being that the individual will go home at the end of the day. The type of thing that the individual can expect as part of this type of treatment would include:

• Group therapy sessions – this is where the individual chats in a meeting format with other clients. The goal is for them to collectively delve into their problems and look for possible solutions. In most of these groups, there will be a facilitator, but it will be up to group members to decide where the meeting goes in regards to content.
• One to one therapy sessions can be highly effective because they allow the individual to delve deeply into their issues with the help of a therapist. These sessions also provide an opportunity to assess progress and create goals for the future.
• Cognitive behavioural therapy can provide tools that the individual can use to help them deal with their own negative thought patterns. This ability to have more control over thinking can also be used to improve the person’s life in general.
• As part of the outpatient programme there will usually be workshops on relapse prevention. This will allow the individual to learn about the common mistakes that people make as well as the relapse triggers they are likely to face in recovery. The person will then be able to use this information to help them develop effective strategies for avoiding relapse.
• Skills workshops can be another important part of an outpatient programme. It is common for people to fall into addiction at a young age, before they have developed appropriate skills for dealing with life. This means that when they become sober they can really struggle to deal with things. These skills workshops can teach things such as anger management and assertiveness training.
• 12 Step work – many clients will use fellowships like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to help them stay sober. This type of twelve-step work can be helpful for strengthening recovery.
• Fun and social activities – these can be important because the individual needs to begin building a satisfying life away from addiction. If the sober life is not fun, it is doubtful that people will work hard to maintain it. The good news is that life free from alcohol or drugs can be more fun than the person has ever previously experienced.

You can contact us right now to find out about what is involved in outpatient drug or alcohol detox. We will be able to talk specifically about programmes in your area.

Is There Any Need for a Residential Rehab?

Given that there can be so much gained from attending an outpatient programme, it may be tempting to conclude that there is no need for a residential programme at all. The reality is that the residential option is still the best one, and that the outpatient option is only there for people who are unable to attend an inpatient programme. It is not recommended that those who would be able to choose a residential rehab choose this other programme. When it comes to achieving sobriety, the individual really needs to give him or herself the best possible chance, and this will usually be inpatient rehab.

If you remain unsure about the best choice for you then just call us right now for a chat. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have. You can also text “help” to 66777 and we will get right back to you.

The Way Out of Addiction in Preston

No matter how badly your life is going because of substance abuse, there will be a way out to a better way of life. You can find out more by staying at one of Addiction Helpline's many drug addiction centres in the uk.

A large proportion of our team members have had their own experience with addictions, and they know what it is like to feel hopeless and alone. They also found a path away from this misery, and they will be happy to help you do the same. Contact us right now to find out more about the addiction recovery resources that could help you overcome this problem. Our team will be able to offer advice about options in the Preston area, as well as other parts of the UK. Do not waste any more of your life to drug abuse. We provide the highest rated drug addiction treatment in the uk. Call us now on 0800 140 4824

Is Rehab the Best Option for Recovery from Addiction?

It is hard to say that there is one addiction option that is the best choice for everyone. The reality is that people do differ in regards to their needs. Rehab is often considered the greatest pathway to recovery. There are a numerous reasons why this is the case including:

• · It means that the individual will be staying in a nurturing and therapeutic environment. This can harness their motivation to put it to the best possible use, and it magnifies this determination. Even those individuals who are initially lukewarm about recovery can become highly motivated just by staying in this type of environment.
• · While residing at one of our drug rehab centres, you do not have to worry about everyday concerns and responsibilities. It means you can put all of your attention where it needs to be. If people are too distracted by life then it will be difficult for them to establish themselves in recovery, but by entering rehab, they can remove many of these distractions.
• · When people give up alcohol or drugs at home, they will usually still be surrounded by temptation. They know that they can just walk down the road to a bar or visit their dealer. By entering a rehab, the individual will be protected from these temptations. They will also be away from many of the familiar stresses that trigger their desire to drink or use.
• · While staying at AH's many drug addiction centres in the uk, you will have easy access to all the resources they need for a strong recovery. Many of these resources will be available in the community, but they can be difficult to access and the person who is trying to break away from addiction might not even know they exist. In rehab, the resources are just there, and the person will be encouraged to make use of them.
• · During their stay in this type of programme, the individual will have a chance to dig down to the root of their problems with the help of a therapist. This is important because if these roots remain hidden they will cause the individual to relapse or turn to new addictive behaviours.
• · The person will be surrounded by other people who are on a similar path to them. This means that they can be supported and inspired. It is common for people who are trying to break away from addiction to have rough patches where they feel close to relapse, but by being surrounded by the right people the person will be supported during these times.
• · Most rehabs also offer detox programmes. This means that the individual can go through their withdrawals safely and with a bit more comfort.

These are just some of the reasons why people consider rehab as a solution to their addiction problems. We will also be happy to discuss other options available in the Preston area. Call us now or text "help" to 66777 and we will get back to you. Find out what puts Addiction Helpline at the centre of alcohol and drug rehab in the UK.