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The abuse of alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, heroin and prescription drugs takes place throughout the county and the socioeconomic impact is becoming increasingly obvious. However, there is hope as Somerset has a strong variety of organisations and drug rehab clinics available to anyone wanting to break free from addiction. If you or a loved one want help and advice on treatment options – please call one of our addiction counsellors free today!
Somerset may seem like a somewhat unlikely part of the UK to suffer a serious addiction problem but, sadly, no part of the country is immune, and in both rural and urban areas Somerset is home to a great many people struggling with substance abuse. The available treatment focuses on healing the person from the inside out, with both private and NHS-funded programmes available throughout the county.If it’s private treatment you are looking for, UKAT has a number of residential rehab centres located in close proximity of Somerset for those that require immediate help with their substance misuse.
Whether it’s to alcohol or drugs, an addiction can develop very quickly – and it can rapidly become a life-threatening affliction. What’s more, it isn’t merely the addict’s life that gets affected: loved ones can be permanently damaged by the experience of being close to a dangerous addiction. If you’re concerned that you or those you love may be in danger because of an addiction, rapid action needs to be taken – and it’s frequently the case that the most immediate and effective course of treatment in the most serious cases of addiction is private rehabilitation.
UKAT are proud to offer Banbury Lodge – a state-of-the-art drug and alcohol rehab situated in Oxfordshire.
Banbury Lodge is our nearest addiction rehab centre to Somerset, and is situated in Oxfordshire, two hours away. Our professional staff are experienced in treating all kinds of addictions, and each of our clients will receive a tailored recovery programme.
We also offer free group sessions for families or anyone closely connected to the individual.
These groups provide guidance and support network built and an understanding of addiction acquired. All of which can contribute to ongoing long-term recovery for both addicts and family members.
If you or a loved one are seriously struggling with addiction, private rehab provides:
The cost of rehab can vary depending on the area and the type of treatment you require. However, it is usually priced at around £1,500 – £3,000 per week. If you are thinking about attending a private rehab facility near Somerset and would like to find out specific costings, get in touch and we will be able to provide you with this information to aid you in making a decision.
To find out further information on the cost of rehab enter your number below and one of our team will call you back
Making the journey from home to the clinic can feel overwhelming, a sober transport service works to ensure you or your loved one are taken from door to door safely and securely while supporting you along the way and affording the opportunity discuss any concerns you may have in a professional and understanding way.
Private rehab isn’t for everyone, and it certainly isn’t the only option when it comes to overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. Luckily, there are a variety of different free services available near Somerset that will support you in your recovery.
In Somerset there are a number of organisations that provide drug and alcohol treatment, including:
To discuss your options further please enter your telephone number below and one of our highly trained team will be in touch as soon as possible:
Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service (SDAS) is for those with a dependency or addiction who want to reduce the harm that drugs and alcohol cause to their lives and to those around them. Ultimately, the services strive to help people achieve recovery from addiction and full re-integration back into community life. They have hubs throughout the county including in Taunton and Bridgewater.
Change Grow Live
Telephone: 0300 30 38 788
Address: Bridge House, 30 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LS
Website: Change Grow Live website.
SDAS comprises of three providers working in partnership to deliver one wholesome holistic treatment service in the county. CGL provides the contact and engagement part of the service.
Addiction support groups are specifically focused on substance abuse and behavioural addictions and the issues associated with recovery. Support groups are normally focused on a specific type of addiction which separates one group from another. This makes it easier for members to focus and feel as if their particular issues are being addressed by others who share their same experiences.
What is NA?
NA (a.k.a. Narcotics Anonymous) is a non-profit organisation where volunteers help each other gain the confidence that being clean and staying away from drugs is a possibility. Following the 12-step programme, they encourage complete abstinence from addictive substances and behaviours, including alcohol. This is due to the high rates of alcohol addiction in the UK. If you want to know more about the active NA meetings in Somerset, take a look at our guide below.
What is AA?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international organisation focused on mutual understanding and support within a group of people suffering from the effects of alcohol addiction. These meetings are mostly attended by alcoholics, but family members and people suffering from dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders can freely join meetings and share their experience with the others.
St Michael’s Without (Basement), Broad St
BA1 5LJ
Mondays at 7:30pm
St John’s Church, Blake Place
TA6 5AU
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Bay Tree Café, Church Lane
BA6 9JQ
Thursdays at 7:30pm
See the full list of AA meetings in and around Somerset
“Parents in Recovery”
St Stephen’s Church, St Stephen’s Str
BS1 1EQ
United Reform Church
Waterloo Street
BS23 1LF
Salvation Army – Logos House
3 Wade Street
BS2 9EL
See the full list of NA meetings in and around Somerset
Somerset is a county in South West England. It borders Gloucestershire and Bristol (north), Wiltshire (east), Dorset (north-east), and Devon (south-west). There are many roads of various sizes crossing the county, including the M5 motorway, the A303, the A37, the A38, the A39, the A358, and A361. Reaching Bristol from London, for example, will take you roughly 2.5 hours by car via the M4.
Rail services in the county are provided by the Bristol to Exeter Line, the West of England Main Line through Yeovil Junction, Heart of Wessex Line (running from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth), and the Reading to Taunton Line. The main train operator is Great Western Railway, while South Western Railway and CrossCountry are both secondary service providers in the area. The buesiest stations are in Taunton, Bridgwater, Castle Cary, and Yeovil Junction.
Ukat is proud to offer Addiction Treatment services. Somerset is a City in South West Coast Path. Somerset’s main tourist attractions include Cadbury Castle, Claverton Pumping Station, West Pennard Court Barn, Glastonbury Tor, and Wellington Monument. As a result of its location, a number of rivers and water ways inlcuding Lox Yeo River, Sowy River, East Lyn River, Norton Brook, and River Sheppey are found within Somerset.