Are you looking for drug and alcohol rehab in Manchester and don’t know where to look?
We understand how intimidating it can be, which is precisely why we take the hard work off your shoulders and find the right drug and alcohol rehab for you, so you don’t have to spend hours searching and instead, can focus on your recovery.
What are the Options for Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment in Manchester?
There are two routes to take when it comes to drug and alcohol rehab in any city, outpatient treatment or an inpatient rehab programme. This essentially means that one you’re staying within a facility and the other, you receive treatment from your home environment.
Below, you can see a comparison of the two so that you’re able to make an informed decision on what is the best option for you.
Outpatient Treatment Options
Most people at the first instance will be referred to a community-based drug and alcohol treatment centre. After discussions with your GP, you can access this local support and book an appointment to start your recovery.
These local initiatives help people with alcohol and drug addictions in an outpatient setting. They can book you in group therapy classes and discuss your options for treatment in the local area, there are various benefits and limitations of this form of treatment plan.
The benefit of community-based treatment is that you do not need to move out of your local area to recover. If you have a job you can still go to work and you can attend therapy sessions on appointment, and it is also cost-effective.
But some people also find it hard to quit an addiction when they remain in the same environment. Without the right support in place, the chances of relapse can be increased as it is very easy to fall back into a usual habit when temptations arise.
This is often the most popular route for those who are suffering from more minor addictions and don’t feel as though they require an inpatient rehab programme in order to make a recovery.
To self refer to a local community-based programme you can contact:
Manchester Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service
43a Carnarvon Street Manchester Greater Manchester M3 1EZ Tel: 0161 823 6306
Inpatient Drug or Alcohol Treatment
The other option available to you is to stay in a private residential rehab clinic. Here you will be an inpatient and stay in the rehab centre for a period of time of your choosing, with the minimum stay typically being around 5 or 7 days; however, most stays at rehab last from 28-days or more.
The reason inpatient drug or alcohol rehab is so successful is because you’re provided with 24-hour assistance whilst you complete a detoxification programme and undergo intense therapy.
One of the key benefits of private residential rehab is that you are taken out of your addictive environment and are secluded within an environment specifically designed to help you recover. In a nutshell, the reason inpatient drug and alcohol rehab is so sought after is due to the fact that it is the safer option when it comes to the overall journey of recovery.
Contact our admissions team today to find out more about outpatient and inpatient treatment. We will provide you with advice and guidance on what is best for you. Call today on 0800 012 6088 or alternatively, fill out our contact form.
Benefits of Choosing Addiction Treatment Away From Home
Often, it can be incredibly difficult to recover from addiction to drugs or alcohol abuse from the comfort of your own home, especially if your addiction is advanced. While this isn’t to say that you cannot overcome drug and alcohol abuse from home, it can be somewhat more difficult.
That being said, many of those that suffer from addiction choose to receive addiction treatment away from their home.
Some people do manage to successfully quit an addiction via outpatient settings, since support from friends and family may also be necessary to increase your chances of recovering. This is why the kind of treatment that you require is completely subjective to what works best for you.
With this in mind, inpatient residential is the preferred choice for many people once they have taken the decision to try and quit alcohol or a particular drug. A dedicated rehab clinic has all the facilities in place to help successfully complete your addiction treatment programme, while also allowing for you to experience an easier, more streamlined transition post-rehab. If you do have any concerns about localised recovery attempts or inpatient rehab, we invite you to contact our team to find out more on what our professional team recommends.
What to Expect From Drug or Alcohol Rehab Manchester
At private rehab, there is a range of treatment options that are offered as part of your personalised addiction treatment programme.
In order to ensure that holistic recovery can be achieved and sustained, you will complete both physical and psychological forms of addiction treatment. You’ll likely require an initial drug and alcohol detox to begin the initial withdrawal, along with therapy sessions, support groups and more.
Step 1: The Admissions Process
The admissions team here at Addiction Advocates are thoroughly trained to provide you with the details you need to find the right drug and alcohol rehab in Manchester that will address your personal circumstance and conquer your substance addiction.
Initial contact is made via a referral by you or a loved one who may be worried about your drug or alcohol dependency. This can be through any of our contact forms, by phone or email. We will then have a conversation in which we will talk about the rehab clinics that we partner with and tell you what to expect from residential treatment.
This is also a good time for us to let you know about medically assisted detox programmes and what you can expect from addiction treatment. This is not something that ties you down, you’re not expected to admit into a drug and alcohol rehab in Manchester the moment we make contact, it is simply a time for us to talk about rehab programmes and find out what you require.
However, if immediate admission into drug and alcohol rehab is what you’re looking for, we are here to help and can absolutely help you get into any available rehab programmes as soon as possible.
Step 2: Residential Detox Process
Upon your arrival at one of our rehab centres, you will begin a detoxification programme that will bring drug and alcohol consumption to an end and rid your body of the toxins it has gotten used to. A medically supervised detox is among the safest ways to recover from drug and alcohol addictions, it ensures that you’re in a good space to recover environmentally, while also having the staff on hand at the residential rehab centre to care for you if any emergencies arise.
Not only that but our medical professionals will be at hand to prescribe prescription drugs where appropriate to see you through the worst of the withdrawal symptoms that you may experience, making the first step of the rehab process much more manageable.
The withdrawal symptoms that you will experience will depend on the substance abuse that you are addicted to. Some drugs such as cocaine will only have psychological effects, whereas drugs such as heroin cause severe physical symptoms.
Please keep in mind that the type and length of drug and alcohol treatment options will differ for each client, and to complete detox typically lasts between 5-10 days. Nonetheless, you will be provided with a comprehensive programme on your admission into rehab that is tailored to you, with the end goal to achieve long term recovery.
Step 3: Therapy Treatment
Next, once you have overcome the withdrawal process, we will focus on your mental health. The mental recovery you must also undertake will play a key role in ensuring you do not relapse in the future when you have left rehab.
Some of the traditional and holistic treatments we offer include:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Holistic therapies, including art therapy
- Well-being therapies, such as meditation
- Family therapy
Every person seeking addiction treatment has a different story, as well as physical and mental capabilities. Our residential rehab programmes are tailored around your condition, both for your physical and mental health.
Our medical professionals will help you through the therapy side of addiction treatments, whether it be group therapy or more intense 1-2-1 therapy. This is also a time in which you can address anxiety disorders and address the core of your alcohol or drug abuse.
Step 4: Aftercare Services
We understand that the first few months post-rehab treatment can be intimidating and scary. This is why you will typically receive one year of free aftercare if you’re a resident that has completed a 28-day+ residential stay.
Sessions take place weekly and serve to help you as you transition back into your old life as a part of your long term treatment plan. It is often a difficult step to return home after your stay in a rehab clinic, as you will be surrounded by your old triggers and an environment where your addiction took over your life.
We are confident however that you will succeed in long-term recovery, if you utilise the relapse prevention tools provided during your stay with us and the additional addiction support groups outside our aftercare programme.
We don’t want you to feel like your support has ended once you have left our facility, which is why our aftercare service is so beneficial to our residents. Which is why alongside your aftercare that you receive from the rehab centre, you will also be encouraged to attend meetings like narcotics anonymous and alcoholics anonymous too.
Contact our admissions team to start your admissions process today and to find out more about how aftercare works once you leave a rehab centre. You can call us on 0800 012 6088, by emailing us at info@addictionadvocates.com, or by filling out our contact form.
What Drug or Alcohol Addiction Can I get Treatment For?
At rehab in Manchester, you can get treatment for all forms of addiction, we take into consideration your medical history whether it be alcohol rehab as an isolated addiction that you need help for, or a drug and alcohol addiction combined, our CQC registered rehabs have a wealth of experience.
Most common addiction treatment
- Alcohol addiction
- Heroin addiction
- Cocaine addiction
- Prescription Drug Addictions
- LSD
- Ketamine
- Crystal Meth
- Dual diagnosis
We also treat people at rehab for behavioural addictions such as gambling, pornography and sex addictions. Addictive behaviours can often lead to further addictions, which is why it is important for us private treatment services to understand the ins and outs of your suffering so we can tailor make a comprehensive and effective treatment programme.
What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
As part of our rehab treatment, we offer dual diagnosis treatment programmes for people who suffer from co-existing mental health issues and drug or alcohol addiction.
Dual diagnosis consists of similar aspects to our other treatment programmes, but there is an additional focus on your mental health. It is extremely important to treat both elements, as bad mental health makes the likelihood of relapse much higher.
Mental health disorders and drug and alcohol addiction commonly go hand in hand, as drug and alcohol misuse can cause symptoms of depression and anxiety, causing mental health problems. Alternatively, people who suffer from mental health issues sometimes turn to addictive substances in order to self-medicate and alleviate symptoms.
This is why we offer a different treatment programme for everyone. Our rehab facilities understand that every person is different, so we create a personalised treatment programme to ensure that all of our residents get the best treatment for them.
If you have an addiction and have been experiencing some mental health problems, contact us today to find out more about the drug and alcohol addictions we treat, or you can call us for free on 0800 012 6088.
Can I get NHS Funding for Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Manchester?
This is a common question we are asked as some can find the cost of drug and alcohol rehab a daunting prospect. Residential rehab is often the last resort when it comes to the NHS funding and because of this, patients of very frequently offered outpatient rehab instead.
This is not to say that residential rehab won’t be offered, and some people can get funding for residential rehab for drug and alcohol rehab clinics near Manchester.
In order to get funding, you’ll need to be referred to your local Drug And Alcohol Team (DAAT). You will normally be referred by a GP but you can also get in touch with a social worker and they may refer you.
Once you have been referred to the DAAT they will make their own assessment and advise your next steps. They may offer you outpatient rehab but if for whatever reason you still require residential rehab and you have committed to the cause, they may offer residential rehab.
Free Substance Abuse Council Guidance
Manchester City Council, recognising the issues the borough faces have set out a plan to reduce drug and alcohol addiction related issues. They aim to help with the availability of drug and alcohol rehab resources, which is exactly where Addiction Advocates can help out with our nationwide network of rehab clinics.
You can download the council strategy below to find out what the alcohol and drug addiction treatment options are from the Manchester council.
greater-manchester-drug-and-alcohol-strategy
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Manchester: The Facts & Figures
In terms of hospital admissions for alcohol-specific conditions, the Greater Manchester area was 53% higher than the average in England sourcing to the most recent data. This amounted to over 22,000 people walking through the doors of Manchester-based hospitals for treatment from alcohol.
Greater Manchester is also in the worst 50% of the country for alcohol-specific mortality episodes per 100,000.
Public Health England has revealed that of the ten boroughs in Greater Manchester, 9 of them have a higher rate of alcohol-related deaths than the UK average.
These 9 boroughs also display other key alcohol and substance misuse indicators which are above the national average including hospital admissions in both adults and under 18’s. Trafford was the only borough in the Greater Manchester area which did not have a higher rate of alcohol-related deaths.
This highlights that Manchester rehab services are desperately needed. A comprehensive rehab programme provides you with the care and support you need to make a full recovery from your drug or alcohol addiction.
Contact us today to find out more about our addiction treatment services. You can either fill out our contact form and a member of our admissions team will get back in touch, or you can call us on 0800 012 6088 for any queries.
Medical Assistance for Emergency Drug and Alcohol Intervention in Manchester
If you, a friend or family members are suffering from adverse reactions to drugs or alcohol, the effects of self-detoxing or “cold turkey”, or any other drug and alcohol-related illness that is in need of urgent medical attention, you must ring for an ambulance by calling 999.
The below hospitals are all available within the Manchester area, so if you happen to be a friend of someone who needs urgent medical attention, you can take them to these centrally based hospitals:
- Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9WL
- Phone: 0161 276 1234
North Manchester General Hospital
- Delaunays Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB
- Phone: 0161 624 0420
- Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL
- Phone: 0161 276 1234
Manchester Alcoholics Anonymous
Many people find that attending Alcohol Anonymous group therapy can help them take the initial steps to overcome addiction, so we’ve taken the liberty of including some central locations in Manchester where you can get help for your alcohol addiction. You can find more information on the Manchester Intergroup page.
Central Hall Open – Tuesday
- Time: 19:30
- Central Hall, Oldham St, off Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1JQ
Live and Let Live – Wednesday
- Time: 19:00
- LGBT Foundation, 5 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF
Manchester City Centre – Monday
- Time: 19:30
- Enterprise House, Lloyd St North, Manchester, M16 6SE
Frequently Asked Questions
Find our the most FAQs surrounding drug an alcohol rehab in Manchester to understand further what to expect and how we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- [1] greater-manchester-drug-and-alcohol-strategy - https://greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/media/2507/greater-manchester-drug-and-alcohol-strategy.pdf
- [2] Public Health England - https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/local-alcohol-profiles
- [3] Manchester Royal Infirmary - https://mft.nhs.uk/mri
- [4] North Manchester General Hospital - https://mft.nhs.uk/north-manchester-general-hospital
- [5] St Mary’s Hospital - https://mft.nhs.uk/saint-marys
- [6] Manchester Intergroup page - https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/Members/Regional-&-Local-Websites/north-west-region/manchester-intergroup