Why Rehab? Does it work?
Our rehab services have an average success rate of 85% for completion of treatment. There are many reasons why rehab works, primarily due to the intensity of the intervention that is provided, with our educational and group counselling sessions being delivered all day Monday-Friday and for half days on a weekend. Our high ratio of staff to clients means that our staff can focus solely on the people that we have in treatment at any given time and are on hand to support people 24 hours a day. The fact that we can detox our clients means that if the patient remains in treatment and follows the medical advice given by our Counsellors, they are guaranteed to achieve abstinence from the substance.
How much does Rehab cost?
We believe that PCP is one of the most cost-effective rehab services in the UK. We have a range of services available at different costs in different locations, based on the accommodation and services provided. Our low cost clinics still provide the same medical and therapeutic treatment that you would receive at any clinic, as the treatments for addiction are to a certain degree generic and work along the principles of talking therapies and medical detox, to which we follow the Clinical Guidelines.
What drugs does the rehab programme help with?
The PCP drug rehab programme caters to all addictions, whether this be illicit drugs or over the counter/ prescribed medication. The programme works on the premise that it is not really the drug itself that requires the focus, it is the person who is addicted to drugs.
Can I smoke in Rehab?
Though in the long term, we find that many people stop smoking in recovery, we not actively insist that people stop smoking if this is something that they do not want to do. Therefore, we do allow smoking and vaping at our services, in designated outdoor areas. Our medical professionals can provide smoking cessation advice and make necessary referrals if this is a path someone wishes to follow.
Is aftercare provided?
Aftercare is a critical part of the recovery journey. People leaving treatment are at risk of relapse as the support network that rehab provides is no longer there. Therefore our treatment teams provide a weekly aftercare meeting and ongoing telephone support when the person requires it. We also offer supported housing, which is long term accommodation plus the support of a dedicated Keyworker.
Are there any side effects to the treatment?
The medications that are used in alcohol detox treatment, are administered in such a planned way, that side effects are very rare. Most patients are able to go about normal daily routines within a couple of days of treatment. If patients experience any physical deterioration or conditions, our clinics hold a Home Office stock medication license, so we have a full array of medication on site which the Nurse can administer in a very responsive way.
How long is a Rehab Programme?
Our full primary rehab programme is 3 months in duration. Any client that successfully completes our full 3-month programme will leave PCP with the ‘full toolkit’ of skills and understanding required to maintain long term abstinence. However, for many reasons 3 months in treatment is not always achievable, so we offer 4 and 8-week rehab programmes which will give anyone a solid foundation for recovery. Regardless of whether someone is in treatment for 2 weeks or 3 months, the long-term outcome of the treatment is always decided by the patient. ‘You get out what you put in’ applies very much in addiction and recovery, so if someone gives it their all when they are in treatment and then when they get out apply the things they have learned, this should equal long term recovery.
What addictions do you treat?
Our philosophy at PCP is that all addictions are developed in the same way, but manifest in different behavioural responses. That is the reason why addicts who do not receive the correct treatment often ‘cross-addict’ when they stop one addiction, they just move on to another form of addictive behaviour. Primarily we treat alcohol and drug addiction, but we also treat other behavioural addictions such as Sex-addiction, Gambling and Gaming addictions.
Can my family visit me whilst I am in rehab?
Absolutely. One of the most important things about recovery from an addiction is re-connecting and re-building relationships with loved ones, so we encourage visits from supportive family and friends on the weekend. On these visits, you are free to go for a coffee, take a walk in the park – this time is for you and them and it is so very important.
Will Rehab help with my anxiety & depression?
Yes. Most of our clients, whether the condition is diagnosed or not, report having feelings of anxiety and depression. These thoughts and feelings are a part of the cycle of addiction, feeding the need to take substances to take away those feelings, and then those feelings being worse the more someone uses substances. Our counselling-based rehab programme is designed to address these underlying issues and 100% of people that complete a programme of treatment at our clinics report in an improvement in their mental health.
What support is available for the families of people in addiction?
Addiction doesn’t just affect the addict and in turn, treatment and recovery for the addict also relies on family members recovering from the trauma they have been through. Families also need to go through a process whereby they learn to forgive and trust the addict. PCP rehab provides 1-2-1 support to family members as well as a monthly group session, where family members can gather and share their experiences, and learn how to cope with the addict in the future, when they are in recovery.