Private Rehab | Benefits and What to Expect

Rehabilitation, used broadly, is a term that refers to any recovery. People enter rehab for injuries, after strokes, operations, or to deal with other types of difficulties, including addiction. A rehab is a place to recoup, and, according to the World Health Organization, ‘is an essential part of universal health coverage along with promotion of good health, prevention of disease, treatment and palliative care.’
But what does that look like in the context of addiction recovery?

The goal of rehab is to address a chemical dependency. Rehab is usually considered when an individual’s difficulties appear particularly treatment-resistant. This is because accessing rehab is a big decision – for rehab to be as effective as possible, it requires engagement and commitment from the individual. Accessing rehab is a fantastic first step – however, if you do engage with the forms of support that you are offered, then there is a high chance that treatment will not be as effective as it may have been.

Whilst your experience of private rehab will be very personal, you can expect it to work in a series of 5 key stages:

1. Initial Contact
2. Admission
3. Detox
4. Rehabilitation
5. Aftercare

Initial contact

The first stage in any rehab journey is initial contact. This can be daunting for a range of reasons, and can start to bring some difficult emotions to the surface. At Linwood House, we offer multiple contact options so you are able to access support in a way that feels comfortable to you.

You can make initial contact by:

• Using the online chat function
• Filling in an online contact form
• Leaving your number to request a callback
• Calling us
• Texting ‘help’ to 66777

For some people, reaching out for support can feel nearly impossible. However, private rehab providers are staffed by trained professionals who are specialists in the addiction field. By making contact, you are not immediately agreeing that you will attend rehab. Instead, you are having a conversation about what options may be available to you. This conversation is confidential and will prioritise your wellbeing and safety throughout. It will provide the opportunity for you to discuss potential options and decide on the next steps.

This discussion will include a thorough assessment as well as a discussion of payment options.

Admission

On admission, you will typically be able to tour the rehab clinic. You will then have a medical assessment. The healthcare provider completing the assessment will be able to assess your current physical and mental health needs, as well as determine the need for a detox. You will also need to check your medications with the team, as they will be responsible for administering them to you throughout the course of your treatment.

Detox

Detoxes are typically pharmaceutically supported. This means that you may be given a medication that will act as a replacement for the substance you are detoxing from. This can help alleviate any withdrawal symptoms and help you to stay as comfortable as possible.

The length of time it takes to detox will vary. On average, it takes between 7 and 10 days to detox from alcohol and 14 to 28 days to detox from other substances.

Rehabilitation

Access to therapy begins as close to admission as possible. Throughout your stay in private rehab, you will have access to up to 2 therapy sessions a day. This is the case both during and after detox. These sessions usually consist of a group and a 1-1 session. Various forms of therapeutic treatments are available to you, such as:

• 12-Step Therapy
• Art therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Group Therapy
• Skills based therapies

The support available in private rehab is holistic, meaning it addresses addiction from a plural perspective, integrating approaches to address psychological, physical and general wellbeing concerns.

Aftercare

Many private rehab centres provide aftercare. This means that you will have access to support once your time in the residential clinic has ended. At Linwood House, this takes the form of 12 months of free aftercare. Engaging with support outside of the inpatient context can tangibly bolster your recovery, enabling you to tackle ups and downs with confidence in the year following your time in rehab.

The benefits of rehab are life-changing. There are, however, additional benefits to private rehab that can bolster the relaxation potential of those crucial early days in treatment.

These include:

• Idyllic locations
• En-suite options available
• Catering service
• Cleaning service
• Laundry service

All of these services can offer you peace of mind, effectively enabling you to fully focus on your recovery for the duration of your stay. This is a very valuable time to establish treatment goals and set tangible steps to achieve them.

The cost of private rehab in the UK varies depending on the type and duration of treatment that you receive. To find out more about costs, you can make an initial enquiry to a member of the Linwood House Team.

Linwood House is a specialist rehab centre in South Yorkshire. Affiliated with UKAT, we are proud to have offered addiction support since 2006. AT UKAT, we are proud to offer support throughout our rehab centres across the country, meaning you can access treatment wherever you are in the UK.