A person suffering from drug or alcohol dependence has a number of different options for seeking help. One of those options, the private rehab centre, is known to achieve very good results among recovering addicts committed to complete recovery. There are now about five dozen private rehab centres in the UK.
To be clear, a private rehab centre is distinctly different from an NHS clinic or support group organisation. All three have their place in the big picture of drug and alcohol recovery, but only private rehab centers are capable of providing the level of care and treatment they offer.
What They Offer
The private rehab centre offers a comprehensive rehabilitation programme that deals with the individual client as a whole person. In other words, we have discovered over the years that drug addiction is more than just a physical issue. It also involves the heart and mind. Complete recovery that minimises the risk of relapse requires addressing all three parts of the person: body, mind, and spirit.
A typical rehab programme begins with a 7 to 10 day detox, followed by 4 to 12 weeks of psychotherapeutic treatments. Today's clinic understands that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach that works for every addict. Therefore, psychotherapeutic treatments are customised for each individual client. The treatments are designed to help the recovering addict understand what addiction is, how his or her own personality plays into addictive behaviour, and how he or she can avoid relapse in the future.
A 12-week rehab programme is usually followed up with 3 to 12 months of aftercare services. These services pick up where rehab leaves off, offering support and therapy that recovering addicts need to prevent relapse.
Residential Rehab Model
It is standard operating procedure for private rehab centres to offer their services based on the residential rehab model. Residential rehab takes its name from the fact that clients reside at the clinic for the duration of their treatments. Some clinics offer private rooms, others offer semi private rooms, and some offer dormitory accommodations.
The point of the residential model is to separate the recovering addict from his or her daily life in order to minimise distractions. For the entire time of his or her residency, the individual is free to focus solely on recovery. Residential rehab is also a great way to break the co-dependency cycle that is prevalent in so many families suffering with addiction.
In order to take full advantage of the principle of separation, private clinics tend to be located in rural or suburban areas away from the busyness of the cities. Having said that, even the centres located in major metropolitan areas are located in neighbourhoods that tend to be quieter. The fewer distractions present, the more successful most programmes are.
Charity Rehab Clinic
Although most of the comprehensive rehab programmes in the UK are offered by private clinics, there are some charities offering them as well. Some of the charities are religious in nature; others are completely secular. The biggest advantage of a rehab charity is that it offers the same quality care provided by a private clinic, at no cost to the recovering addict. The downside is that charities can be limited in terms of bed space and programme availability.
As drug and alcohol related problems continue to plague the UK, the need for private rehab centres is obvious. They are our best hope for helping chronic addicts fully recover so they can live lives free of drugs and alcohol.
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