Drug and Alcohol Rehab Widnes

If you are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction it can be difficult to know where to turn. Or perhaps it’s not you but a loved one who you have watched spiral out of control.

Substance misuse and addiction problems are unfortunately very common but there is help available if you are willing to seek it out.

We can help by finding you the right addiction treatment programmes for your own personal circumstances, which could involve a stay in a residential rehab centre.

Drug and alcohol rehab has been shown to be the most effective way to treat moderate to serious addiction problems and contacting us today could be the best thing you ever do.

How can you tell if you’re living with an Alcohol or Drug Addict?

Substance misuse is often carries out in secrecy or the person involved might be in self-denial, refusing to acknowledge the extent of their problem and sometimes even that they have one at all. This is why we offer the option for friend and family referrals.

It can be extremely difficult and painful to watch a family member or other loved one go through addiction and the situation can also cause untold damage to families, friendships and relationships. Sometimes it makes sense for you to make the first move on behalf of your loved one.

They still need to sign up for treatment – no one can force them and addiction treatment would not be successful anyway without willing participation. It might sound a cliché but the person with the addiction problem must really want to change.

We may be able to contact them for an informal chat however, to find out if they would be open to a discussion with addiction recovery workers at one of our clinics. This could be the first step on one of the most important journeys they will ever take.

Noticing certain Signs and Symptoms of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

But how do you know if a loved one is suffering from addiction? There is no single list of signs and symptoms that applies to everyone living with addiction but of any of the below apply, you might want to consider seeking professional help…

Signs that a loved one might have an Addiction

• Witnessing substance abuse
• Secrecy and dishonesty, especially around drinking and drug taking
• Getting defensive over their drug or alcohol intake
• Mood swings, aggression
• Depression and other mental health issues
• Neglecting responsibilities; poor performance at work or school
• Neglecting their own health and/or appearance
• Constant low-level illnesses

Symptoms that you might have an Addiction

Some of the above might also apply if you are the one with the problem, but some other symptoms could include:

• Constant or frequent desire/cravings to drink or take drug
• Continuing to use despite negative consequences
• Needing to take more for the same effect
• Feeling physical and mental symptoms when you don’t take drugs or drink
• Avoiding situations where you cannot drink or take drugs
• Becoming preoccupied with securing the substance
• Repeatedly trying and failing to stop or cut down

How to get help for Addiction

The above lists are not comprehensive but if some of those do apply to yourself or a loved one, you (or they) might be suffering from an alcohol or drug addiction. Luckily there is expert, professional help out there if you know where to look.

We can find you the best detoxification programme and addiction treatment plan in a facility or setting that is right for you.

We treat everyone battling an addiction problem as the individual they are and our thorough admissions process will include interviews and a health check to ensure that you are in the best place for your own personal requirements.