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About Basildon Essex Rehab Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Prescription medications, new psychoactive substances, Class A drugs, and alcohol misuse has significantly risen in the UK. The million dollar question is why there is so much use amongst men, women, and adolescents. Social deprivation, including financial struggles, political woes, family breakups, childhood trauma, inequality, and cultural differences seem to be a factor in the increase of use; however, there is no single reason for a person to turn to these substances.

A gloomy national picture like this, which compromises of a large number of individual tragedies, might cause you to think about your own story. Perhaps you or a loved one is also struggling with an addiction. There is hope.

A Basildon Essex rehab can help you to transform and save your life. If you are ready to reach out for help, consider an inpatient rehab in Basildon, or elsewhere, such as Thailand.

Siam Rehab is an alcohol and drug rehab located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Our private facility maintains a strict confidentiality policy for each and every client. With experienced, western staff and a treatment programme that matches, or exceeds, other private rehabs, we are recognised as being one of the foremost international drug and alcohol treatment centres in South East Asia. If you’re in Basildon, Essex, private rehab in the nearby area might be too close to home or too expensive. Consider going abroad for treatment; where you can focus entirely on your recovery without distractions and without a large bill.

If you are living in Basildon Essex, inpatient rehab treatment can begin as soon as you make the call to Siam Rehab or contact us via our contact page.

Drug and Alcohol Use in Basildon, Essex

With it’s close proximity to London, Basildon, Essex has been subjected to an increase in drug-related crimes, as well as county lines gangs. According to Chief Supt Paul Wells, of the Essex Police, drug gangs moving from London, Merseyside, and other big cities, to places like Basildon is rife. He and his team claim that stopping these gangs is the biggest challenge they face, but they are determined to do so because it’s having a devastating effect on the entire county. He also says the gangs are going to places where there is a market.

In Basildon, drug use and addiction is a big problem. Although there are no number to suggest an estimated amount of dependent people, it is thought to be somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 men and women who are addicted to at least one drug. Heroin and crack-cocaine are the most common dangerous drug after cannabis. Babies being born to drug dependent mothers is also at an all time high in Essex. In 2017, there were 44 babies born in Basildon and Brentwood with neonatal withdrawal symptoms.

Building with Basildon Park in the background representing Basildon Essex Rehab
Building at Basildon Park – photo by balesphotography

Alcohol dependent drinkers in and around Basildon, Essex account for nearly 19,000 men and women. In all of Essex, there are 46,913 people living with an addiction to alcohol; 38 % are homeless. High risk drinkers in Basildon, and the nearby southern areas total 28,000 with 60,665 living in all of Essex. The council is working on a strategy to increase the number of specialty treatment and specialised nurses to be placed in hospital wards specifically for alcohol-related medical conditions.

Basildon Essex Rehab Treatment Options

If you’re considering a Basildon Essex rehab or a drug and alcohol rehab elsewhere, you can feel confident in knowing there are a broad range of options to choose from.

First it is important to decide whether you would like to go to a public or private rehab. A public facility is free and provided by the NHS. The treatment is of a high calibre, but the individualised attention, complementary therapies, comfortability, and environment may be very different from that of a private rehab. Furthermore, the waiting list to get into an inpatient Basildon Essex rehab is currently 6 -12 weeks. This number can increase or decrease depending on the demand, and whether there has been a fluctuation in the government spending.

A private Basildon Essex rehab or a private rehab elsewhere, will enable you to begin treatment as soon as possible. The confidential setting will be safe and peaceful; thereby, promoting feelings of tranquility and comfort. You will have the opportunity to focus entirely on your recovery while being given the one-to-one attention that you may need in order to fully understand your addiction. The cost of a private rehab programme in, or near, Basildon will vary depending on the treatment programme, length, and type of facility (i.e. standard or luxury). As a rough estimate, the cost of a 28 day programmes  starts out at £5,500 and be as high as £15,000.

If you feel that a private or public Basildon Essex rehab is not for you due to reasons of time constraints, work obligations, family obligations, or costs, there are various organisations, NHS foundations, and charities that provide community detoxification, outpatient treatment, counselling, family support, and more. CHOICES Basildon and Synergy Therapy & Addiction – Billericay are the nearest services to Basildon. They welcome men, women, and adolescents who are struggling with an addiction, or who may be living with someone who is alcohol or drug dependent.

Are You Interested in Going Abroad for Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment?

Thailand is one of the leading destinations for medical tourism, and for good reasons. The quality of medical care, combined with the living standards, and cost make Thailand one of the best places to receive treatment for an addiction. If you’re in the UK, a private Basildon Essex rehab may be too much money for you. On the other hand, you might feel that you would be better suited to going to rehab in a completely new place, away from anything that might distract you. If you can relate, consider Siam Rehab.

We offer a comprehensive, customised treatment plan that includes a broad range of therapies, including counselling, group support, equine therapy, and much more. Our superior staff to patient ratio is one of the best in the industry and ensures you will receive ongoing support and attention from experienced, western trained and English speaking professionals. We encourage you to explore our website and give us a call to find out how to come from Basildon, Essex to Siam Rehab for addiction treatment.

Sources:

  1. https://www.halsteadgazette.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/15775279.drug-dealers-moving-in-to-basildon-southend-and-canvey-is-rife/
  2. https://www.essexlive.news/news/shocking-numbers-drug-addicted-babies-1060323
  3. https://basildonandbrentwoodccg.nhs.uk/about-us/board-meetings-papers/2015-board-meeting-papers/5-march-2015/1207-item-4-1b-prevention-strategy-basildon-and-brentwood/file
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