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Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment in Northumberland

No part of the UK is untouched by addiction – and that includes Northumberland, which is home to many men and women struggling with substance abuse. Addiction to alcohol, prescription drugs and illegal substances is causing great damage and personal tragedy. The impact on health and social services is increasingly apparent. If you want to have a better understanding of the various services drug rehab, alcohol rehab, private and nhs services offered in your county, this is a guide for free and paid addiction treatment options we created to help you.

Addiction Treatment Services in Northumberland

In and near Northumberland are a broad variety of treatment facilities and support organisations which can help anyone struggling with addiction. If you’re in Northumberland and looking for help for yourself or a loved one, there are both paid and free services available.If it’s private treatment you are looking for, UKAT has a number of residential rehab centres located in close proximity of Northumberland for those that require immediate help with their substance misuse.

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Private Rehabilitation

The longer an addiction lasts, the harder it can be to break – but even a short-lived addiction can prove life-threatening and can ruin relationships and careers. In the most serious cases lives are at stake – and in such instances, the best and most immediate treatment is often private rehabilitation.

UKAT are proud to offer Oasis Bradford is located just 2.5 hours away from Northumberland.

Oasis Bradford

Oasis Bradford provides a safe, supportive environment, where clients can complete a medically supervised detox from drugs and/ or alcohol, or stabilise their use safely with medical support and within a specialist treatment setting.

We Provide:
  • Prescribed Medical Detoxification
  • Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation
  • Proven Counselling Treatments
  • Holistic Therapies
  • 12 Step Recovery Model
  • One-to-One & Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma therapy
  • Psychiatric assessments
  • Dual diagnosis care
  • Aftercare & Ongoing Therapies
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • CQC Registered
  • 24-Hour Care

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.

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The Benefits of Private Rehab

If you or a loved one are seriously struggling with addiction, private rehab provides:

  • Immediate admission 365 days a year
  • Safety from local triggers
  • Medical detox with 24/7 care & support
  • Overcome the root causes of addiction
  • An experienced team of doctors & therapists
  • Personalised rehabilitation programme
  • Look, feel, sleep better & regain confidence
  • Learn relapse prevention techniques
  • Fitness and nutrition programme
  • 1 year complimentary aftercare support
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Sober Transport Service

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.

What Does Rehab Cost?

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 Northumberland 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.

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What Treatment Services Are Offered by the NHS?

Private rehab is not suitable for everybody: it can be expensive (potentially costing several thousand pounds) and has significant consequences for work and family life. However, Northumberland offers access to a number of free services to assist anybody seeking to break their addiction independently.

Whatever you decide, your first port of call should always be your GP. They can make a professional medical assessment of your addiction, prescribe medication to help with withdrawal, and advise on whether private rehab may be appropriate in your case.

In Northumberland there are a number of organisations that provide drug and alcohol treatment, including:

  • Assessment
  • Psychological and physical health examination
  • One-to-one counselling
  • Detoxification
  • Rehabilitation
  • Relapse prevention

Where Are These Services Based?

What Are the Pros and Cons of Free Addiction Treatment
Pros
  • Free services
  • Direct communication through your GP
  • Locations all over the county
Cons
  • Limited availability
  • Limited time with your therapist
  • Lesser variety of treatment methods
  • If your preferred centre is not available, you will automatically be assigned to one that may be farther from you.
  • It is possible that you are assigned to multiple clinics for the different treatment steps.
  • You may be assigned multiple therapists, depending on availability.

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Free Addiction Treatment Services Available in Northumberland

Northumberland Recovery Partnership (NRP), working throughout the entire county, is a dedicated service for people, 18 years old or over, who are experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol. The main hub is in Ashington.

Northumberland Recovery Partnership

Telephone: 01670 396 303

Address: Greenacres Centre, Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8BL

Website: Northumberland Recovery Partnership website.

A large mental health and disability trust, valid throughout the country. They provide mental health, learning disability, and neurological care for people across the North East, among other things.

Drug and Alcohol Liaison Midwife

Telephone: 0191 233 6161

Address: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Antenatal Clinic, Queen Victoria Rd, Newcastle-upon-tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 4LP

Website: Drug and Alcohol Liaison Midwife website.

They are one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, offering a wide range of specialist services, surpassing many other free options in the county.

Addiction Support Groups in Northumberland

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, they normally bring together people suffering the same kind of addiction. Group members can feel that they are part of a relevant peer group which understands their specific challenges and experiences.

What is NA?
The NA (Narcotics Anonymous) is a non-profit fellowship programme dedicated to helping people who have been affected by drug addiction. They organise meetings throughout Northumberland and can help your loved one, or you, find like-minded people who have gone through detox and rehab and can advise you on the right path. Attending the meetings could be other people looking for help, with whom you can learn and share the experience of being clean. The NA, just like the AA, follow the 12-step programme, amongst others.

What is AA?
A.A. stands for Alcoholics Anonymous. In the UK, this international organisation is working throughout the country with hundreds of meetings throughout the week. They aim to help people fighting alcoholism rediscover the benefits of sober living and return to full health, both physically and mentally. The A.A. is devoted to mutual support and help, and during the meetings, people share their thoughts, experiences, and challenges, while also giving advice and counselling each other. In Northumberland, the organisation has more than one active meetings, and you can check our small guide or the one most suitable for you or a loved one.

AA Meetings in Northumberland:
Alnwick

St Michael’s Church Hall, Canongate
NE66 1NE
Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Ashington As Bill Sees It

Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Station Rd.
NE63 8HZ
Sundays at 5:30pm

Blyth Step

Our Lady & St Wilfrid RC Church, Waterloo Rd.
NE24 1EA
Tuesdays at 7:30pm

See the full list of AA meetings in and around Northumberland

NA Meetings in Northumberland:
Blyth
Tuesdays at 7:00pm

2 Ballast Hill

NE24 2AU

Berwick-upon-Tweed
Wednesdays at 7:30pm

Northern Soul Kitchen
19 West Street
TD15 1AS

Blyth
Thursdays at 1:30pm

Oaktrees
15/21 Quay Road
NE24 2AS

See the full list of NA meetings in and around Northumberland

Travelling to and from Northumberland

Three main A roads are passing through the county – the A1, the A68, and the A69. Please, keep in mind that you have to display a parking disc for short stay parking in Alnwick, Berwick, Hexham, and Morpeth.

The county is well-covered by a number of railway services including the Northern Rail, Scotrail, Virgin Trains East Coast, and the Cross Country Trains. The local stations include Acklington, Alnmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Haltwhistle, Hexham, Morpeth, and Widdrington.

About Northumberland

Ukat is proud to offer Addiction Treatment services in Northumberland. The County of Northumberland, lies within England in Pitmatic. Northumberland’s main attractions include Kielder Observatory, Dunstanburgh Castle, Lindisfarne Castle, Blenkinsopp Castle, and Bywell Castle. Found within Northumberland are a number of prominent rivers and waterways including Sweethope Loughs, Usway Burn, Tipalt Burn, River Till, and River Font.

  • Northumberland is a County located within Pitmatic which forms part of the Northumberland County Council adminstrative area.
  • Morpeth, Northumberland
    north East.
  • Subdivisions of the County of Northumberland include but are not limited to Newton-by-the-Sea, Rothley, Alnmouth, Acklington, and Pegswood.
  • The County of Northumberland is representated at a national level by Tynemouth and North Shields (UK Parliament constituency), Blyth Valley (UK Parliament constituency), Wansbeck (UK Parliament constituency), Tyneside (UK Parliament constituency), and Morpeth (UK Parliament constituency).
  • The Flag Of Northumberland is the flag of the English County of Northumberland.
  • The County of Northumberland also amalgamated hamlets such as Hindley, Northumberland within its boundaries.
  • The County of Northumberland also amalgamated villages such as Beltingham, Christon Bank, Blanchland, Aydon, and Burradon within its boundaries.
  • Villages within Northumberland, include Langley, Newbrough, Beaconhill, Horton, and Churnsike Lodge.
  • Just as importantly villages such as Ovingham, Greenhaugh, Bothal, Seghill, and Tranwell are also found within Northumberland
  • Northumberland incorporates a number of settlements including North Pennines, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Boulmer, Cresswell, Blyth, Northumberland Coast, and Tweedmouth.
  • Ukat’s Addiction Treatment service area in the County of Northumberland also includes Hartley, North Blyth, Amble, History of Alnmouth, and Seahouses.
  • Other service areas covered by Ukat within Northumberland, England include Newton-by-the-Sea, Glororum, Craster, Beadnell, and Howick,
  • in addition to Northumberland’s outer urban areas Seaton Sluice, St. Mary’s Park, Bamburgh, Alnmouth, and Marshall Meadows Bay.
  • Last in order but nevertheless important, Ukat’s Addiction Treatment services cover the wider Northumberland area including Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, College Valley, North Sunderland, Lindisfarne, and Cambois.
  • Additional towns that form parm of the County of Northumberland include Blyth, Alnwick, Bedlington, Allendale, and Berwick-upon-Tweed
  • Amongst the numerous schools and further education establishments in Northumberland are Bede Academy, and Cramlington Learning Village.
  • Furthering the education of Northumberland locals is the Bailiffgate Museum, and George Stephenson’s Birthplace.
  • The Northumberland area is the location of several hospitals including Alnwick Infirmary, and North East Ambulance Service.
  • Northumberland National Park, Belsay Hall, and Belsay Castle are popular with Northumberland citizens and known throughout England.
  • Stanegate, A696 road, and A6079 road are intrinsic to Northumberland transport infastructure.
  • Northumberland’s reknown can be attributed to its diverse heritage including Hadrian’s Wall, Blenkinsopp Castle, and Warkworth Castle.
  • Withing the boundaries of Northumberland, Lilburn Tower, Featherstone Bridge, Etal Castle, Chollerford Bridge, and Royal Border Bridge of special interest.
  • The churches within Northumberland include the well known Church of St Michael, Aruna Ratanagiri, and Biddlestone Chapel.
  • The history of Northumberland has Islandshire, Duddo Tower, Swarland, Alwinton, and Union Bridge (Tweed).
  • The County of Northumberland is home to a number of businesses including Lindisfarne Mead, Submarine Products, and Fentimans.
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