Whilst your experience of private rehab will be very personal, you can expect it to work in a series of 5 key stages:
- Initial Contact
- Admission
- Detox
- Rehabilitation
- 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:
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.
