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Many excellent free and private treatment services can be found in or close to the county of Berkshire. However, you may find it a daunting prospect to investigate which might be most appropriate to your situation – all the more so if you’re also dealing with the great anxiety and emotional turmoil which can result from addiction.
This guide will help you to make an informed decision on what works best for you. Regardless if you are looking for help near Reading, Maidenhead and Thatcham or in and around the smaller towns such as Datchet and Cookham, the guide will help you find a better, nearer solution.
There are a number of services being offered through the NHS, charities (including NA and AA), as well as private rehabilitation for those requiring urgent admission.
If you believe that you or someone close to you are in danger as a result of drug or alcohol abuse – or if you would just like some recommendations for treatment options in or near Berkshire – give one of our addiction advisors a call for immediate assistance.
Serious addiction requires substantial treatment, and it may be that the best chance of getting yourself on the road to recovery and a better life will be through a private rehabilitation programme. UKAT has a number of private rehabilitation facilities across the UK, as well as two just a short journey from Berkshire.
Primrose Lodge genuinely cares about their patients making a full recovery from their illness. As a premier treatment facility, there has been no expense spared in making our clinic comfortable, attractive and homely with fantastic facilities for our patients to enjoy.
Banbury Lodge has been completely refurbished to exceptional standards and boasts state-of-the-art facilities that include an onsite gymnasium and en suite bedrooms. The clinic offers a secure and comfortable environment in which to get better, and with specialised programmes for people aged sixteen and over, Banbury Lodge is the ideal treatment centre for you or a loved one.
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:
Drawn out from the cannabis plant, this drug is available in the type of green leaves, black resin or brown nuggets. Side-effects differ from sleepiness, relaxation, talkativeness, laughter, joy, paranoia and confusion, based upon the user’s mindset at the time of usage. Marijuana can be smoked, eaten or vaped. Click for information about Cannabis rehab.
Cocaine is a stimulant which can be found in the type of white or crystalised powder or small rocks. This drug can be injected, smoked or snorted through the nose, to give the feeling of confidence, excitement and alertness. It also increases heart rate, suppresses appetite and causes fear. Click for information about Cocaine rehab.
Ecstasy is a tablet which is swallowed to induce sensations of joy and affection. It is also readily available in a powder kind, which is called MDMA, and is rubbed on the gums. Click for information about Ecstasy rehab.
Heroin is made from the poppy plant and is a type of morphine– a painkiller used in hospitals. It can be snorted, smoked or injected to offer a sensation of euphoria. Heroin is the most deadly controlled substance in the UK, as it is easy to overdose, specifically when injected. Click for information about Heroin rehab.
Alcohol, otherwise known as ethanol, is a liquid which can be found in various kinds of beverage. Although legal in the UK, it is the most unsafe and addictive drug readily available, which adds to alcohol poisoning, heart attacks, violence, dependency, injuries, cholesterol and liver damage. Click for information about Alcohol rehab.
LSD is a hallucinogenic drug which comes either in liquid kind or as small tabs of paper, and swallowed either straight or in food or drink. The result of the drug depends upon the user’s mood and imagination, but typical responses consist of laughter, empathy, awe, confusion and suspicion.
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 Berkshire 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
Private rehab isn’t an option for everyone. Luckily, there are a number of free NHS services in and near Berkshire for people who wish to attempt getting clean without opting for private rehab.
The service provides:
If you go through our private centres, admissions into the clinics are quick and easy so you can settle into a routine at the residential treatment centre within the very first day. Specialists will assist you through the entire procedure– from detoxing your body of hazardous substances, determining triggering elements and recommending the most ideal from a series of treatments to assist you settle into a new routine. Private alcohol rehab is for that reason a holistic method to treatment.
If you go through free treatment, you will require to discuss your concerns with a GP, who will refer you to a clinic. You can likewise call any of the pointed out charities that will examine your condition and inspect you into a Berkshire rehabilitation centre with the quickest opening slot.
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:
For those who don’t wish to opt for private treatment, Berkshire has a variety of free drug and alcohol addiction services available to the public.
Iris Partnership – Reading
Telephone: 0118 955 7333
Address: 127 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7UU – www.irispartnership.org
Iris Reading is an adult drug and alcohol service available to anyone aged 18 and over, living in Reading.
Source – Reading
Telephone: 0118 937 5666
Address: 16 North Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7DA – www.reading.gov.uk/concernsaboutachild
SOURCE is Reading’s Young Person’s drug & alcohol service, we work with young people under 18 years old or up to 25 if they are vulnerable adults.
Turning Point – Slough
Telephone: 01753 692548
Address: 27 Pursers Ct, Slough, SL2 5DL – wellbeing.turning-point.co.uk/slough/
Turning Point work with anyone who is affected by drugs or alcohol and wants support to make changes.
Addiction support groups are a vital aspect of the long-term treatment process; focused on substance abuse and behavioural addictions, and the various issues associated with recovery, support groups normally bring together people suffering the same kind of addiction so group members can feel that they are part of a relevant peer group which understands their specific challenges and experiences.
What is NA?
NA (Narcotics Anonymous) is a globally renowned non-profit fellowship for people whose drug abuse has had a detrimental impact upon their lives. Everyone attending NA meetings is trying to abstain from drug use and to develop a new way of life. There are no fees to attend and everyone is welcome as long as they are actively striving to stay clean.
What is AA?
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is – like NA – a non-profit fellowship; since its inception in the 1930s AA has helped millions of people worldwide escape from the claws of alcoholism. AA meetings are held right across the country, including a good number in Berkshire, and may be particularly valuable for people who have already gone through rehab and are seeking ongoing support.
Carnation Hall
Chavey Down Rd
RG42 7PA
Methodist Church Hall
Shepherds Lane
RG42 2BT
Friends Meeting House
Highfield Ave
RG14 5DS
See the full list of AA meetings in and around Berkshire
Methodist Church
King Street
SL6 1DT
Baptist Church
Milton Road
RG40 1DE
St Agnes Church
St Leonards Road
SL4 3DX
See the full list of NA meetings in and around Berkshire
Car: Travelling to Berkshire is relatively easy. The M25, M4 and M3 all provide direct routes into Berkshire.
Great Western Railways Provides trains to Windsor and Eton Central via London Paddington.
National Railway Serves Slough, Newbury, Maidenhead and Ascot via London Paddington.
In Berkshire, apart from Windsor Castle, there are also the Basildon Park heritage site, Eton College, Reading Abbey and Donnington Castle.
Many private rehabilitation companies, including UKAT, accept BUPA insurance. However, be sure to check with your insurance company that your claim is covered.
The longer the length of stay in rehab the higher the success rate for staying sober, as you spend more quality time in therapy and in a sober environment, away from temptation.
Private rehabilitation is completely confidential and does not sit on your medical records.
Family support groups take place every week at each of our centres and anyone who has a close connection to the patient can join. Not all rehabilitation centres offer this option, so this needs to be checked on their website.