How To Urgently Get Into Rehab

Laura Smart - Author for Rehab Clinics Group

Laura Smart - Last Updated: September 21, 2022

Last reviewed: September 21, 2022 by Dr Alexander Lapa. All information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.

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Are you in need of immediate care for your addiction? We have a number of options available including same-day admission, continue reading to find out more.

How To Urgently Get Into Rehab

Emergency rehab is a way to bypass the standard procedure and get a fast route into rehab. This route is often looked at in emergency situations, such as where severe depression and anxiety or other issues are present. Rehab allows you to cleanse your body and mind and learn tools to stop relapses in the future.

Urgently gaining access to rehab means that you can move in quickly, there are no waiting times. You will be seen immediately.

If you are wondering how this is possible, then you can read on to learn more. Normally, you will have a route to rehab via a GP or private company. You will get a referral appointment via this method and be able to speak directly to your chosen rehab clinic.

You can request an appointment at a centre, online or on the telephone. This way, you will be easily assessed and then you will get a date for your admission. Furthermore, you will gain access to traditional treatment objectives and be informed of the characteristics of this programme.

If the patient meets the admission criteria and voluntarily wishes to be admitted, then the admission date will be scheduled promptly, without the need for waiting lists. However, other routes may take longer.

If you decide to go through a GP or public practice, then the chances are you will have a little wait. Let’s take a deeper look into the phases of entering residential drug and alcohol rehab. If you are in urgent need, there are ways to ensure you have care immediately.

Usually, drug or alcohol rehab lasts anywhere between 2 weeks to 6 weeks and longer. Then there will be a detailed aftercare plan that is constructed by a highly qualified medical team. You will have access to help from medical personnel 24/7 during your time in residential rehab. There are options to stay local or move away from your home city.

 

Emergency rehab

Emergency rehab simply means a fast route to alcohol or drug detox. An emergency admission is required when drug or alcohol addiction is classified as severe. They may be broken down into two basic categories: medical and psychological.

If the addiction has become life-threatening or you are considering suicide, then this is classed as an emergency. It must be dealt with appropriately and the right measures must be taken.

If you have considered overdosing, or have overdosed, if you are depressed and are considering suicide, or if you feel you are in a dangerous and toxic situation, you may be able to get a quick route into rehab. Any of these situations need professional intervention and this must be implemented immediately.

Detoxification and counselling is a delicate and professional route to take. Emergency rehab will give you access to every intervention you need, including medical intervention.

 

Who Needs Emergency Rehab?

Emergency rehab is important for those whose addiction may be so severe, that they need immediate attention. Sometimes, severe alcohol or drug addiction may lead to hospitalisation. If you have considered suicide or overdose, this is a medical emergency. If you have hurt yourself or someone you love as a result of your addiction, then this is classed as an emergency also.

Emergency rehab is also considered if you call on behalf of a relative who you believe is going through a crisis relating to their addiction. If they have self-harmed, or if you yourself as the addict are self-harming, you can get immediate attention.

You may be concerned that you will do something serious, such as overdose. This again is deemed as an emergency and rehab clinics will be able to assist you in this time.

Any type of self-destructive thinking needs immediate attention. This is because mental health can quickly and easily spiral. If you do not have access to the help you need, your addiction may worsen. It is important to be proactive and that is why emergency rehab exists.

 

What Can You Expect From Emergency Rehab?

This safe space in a drug or alcohol rehab clinic will offer you round-the-clock care and attention relating to your emergency situation. You will not be judged, there will be nobody making you feel pressured or scared. It will simply be the best place for you to get the help you need.

Emergency rehab follows the same path as a normal drug rehab programme, except you are admitted quickly and your programme is begun promptly. You are a priority. Rehab programmes may look a little different for each person. This is because everyone has a different type of addiction and the severity will vary.

When you are admitted, you will undergo medical detox. This is run under the supervision of medical professionals. Secondly, you will have a programme created for you that will lead you out of addiction and successfully into your therapy. The detox may last up to around 7 days and will include medically assisted therapies to make you comfortable.

Following this alcohol or drug detox, you will have access to numerous treatments and therapies.  They have hugely successful outcomes and some of the therapies you will have access to are:

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
  • Individual, group, and family therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Long-term follow-up to prevent relapse

 

Emergency Help

Emergency help is available and comes with numerous benefits. Drug or alcohol addiction can ruin lives. It can affect everyone around you also. It will also aid you with better sleep, as alcohol makes REM sleep less restorative. You will have a more stable mood on a daily basis. Many substances act as a depressant and this can make you more susceptible to anxiety.

Your liver function and general health will improve, as too much alcohol means that the liver fails to metabolise well and damage can be severe. With rehab and successful alcohol detox, your liver will heal easily.

After the first month of not using, your liver and body will begin to recover and your life expectancy will rise. Therefore, there really is no reason to say no to rehab.

You can guarantee that with urgent rehab, you will never be turned down. You will have access to stellar care and a warm and safe environment. We pride ourselves on the care that we give our patients.

Therefore, if you are struggling, or your thoughts have spiralled, you do not need to feel alone. Don’t suffer in silence – addiction is a disease that can progress. It can affect all areas of your mind and body. There is no need to feel alone anymore.

For more information, please contact us at Rehab Clinics Group. Feel free to call on 03301 596 494 or contact us by texting HELP to 83222 and we will answer any of your questions.

 

Laura Smart - Author - Last updated: September 21, 2022

Laura is a qualified counsellor and behavioural therapist specialising in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), REBT (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy), ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), ICT (Inner Child Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing), Hypnosis and Mindfulness practice. She has experience working with individuals suffering from conditions such as problem behaviours, internet and social media addictions, depression, anxiety, anger management and trauma.

Dr Alexander Lapa - Psychiatrist & Clinical Reviewer for Rehab Clinics Group

Dr Alexander Lapa - Clinical Reviewer - Last reviewed: September 21, 2022

MBBS, PG Dip Clin Ed, OA Dip CBT, OA Dip Psychology, SCOPE Certified

Dr Lapa graduated in Medicine in 2000 and since this time has accrued much experience working in the widest range of psychiatric settings with differing illness presentations and backgrounds in inpatient, community and secure settings. This has been aligned to continuation of professional development at postgraduate level in clinical research which has been very closely related to the everyday clinical practice conducted by this practitioner as a NHS and Private Psychiatrist.
He is fully indemnified by the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) and MIAB Expert Insurance for Psychiatric and Private Medical practice. He is fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK with a licence to practice.

Dr Lapa is approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)

Member of Independent Doctors Federation (IDF), British Association for Psychopharmacology (BMA) and The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)

Dr Lapa’s extensive experience has also concentrated on the following areas of clinical practice:
– Assessment, Diagnosis and Pharmacological Treatment for Adults with ADHD.
– Drug and Alcohol Dependency and maintaining abstinence and continued recovery
– Intravenous and Intramuscular Vitamin and Mineral Infusion Therapy
– Dietary and Weight Management and thorough care from assessment to treatment to end goals and maintenance
– Aesthetic Practice and Procedures