Drug and Alcohol Addiction vs Budget Cuts to Birkenhead Merseyside Rehabs
In Birkenhead, Merseyside, like other parts of the UK, there are problems with drug and alcohol use. Unfortunately, the small town of approximately 150,000 residents lacks accurate data regarding misuse and dependency. What is known is that due to economic troubles and budget cuts, there has been an increase in drug and alcohol use. Heroin, cannabis, cocaine, and methadone are the top four drugs of choice in the area. The median age of users are between 40 and 44 years.
In Merseyside, there has been 256 drug related deaths between 2014 and 2016. This number is up 43 per cent from 2010 to 2011. These deaths have been attributed to controlled and non-controlled substances, over the counter medications, and prescription drugs. Health chief’s in the area have said the rising number of drug related deaths are because of psychoactive substances, such as legal highs, as well as aging and health issues.
In addition to overdosing on drugs, drug related deaths that involve accidents, suicides, and complications from deep vein thrombosis are also of a concern. Campaigners have voiced their upset to the local government after there were massive budget cuts for drug treatment in Merseyside in 2013, putting pressure on Birkenhead Merseyside rehab centers.
Despite the deaths related to opiates remaining stable, deaths from fentanyl and cocaine are increasing, and have been doing so for the last six years. Alcohol misuse and dependency in similar to the national average. Most dependent drinkers are males, and over the age of 35. The risk of developing alcohol related liver disease is high, as is other health conditions such as heart disease and certain forms of cancer. Over a five year period, at least 314 men and women lost their life to alcohol.
Birkenhead Merseyside Rehab Options for Drug and Alcohol Abuse
In Birkenhead Merseyside rehab for addiction is available in and around the area. It is widely accepted that an inpatient rehab is the most effective form of treatment for any type of drug or alcohol dependency. Birkenhead residents will have two options in terms of inpatient rehab treatment: free or private.
Free inpatient Birkenhead Merseyside rehab treatment is provided by the NHS. If you opt for this, you will likely need to get a referral from your GP. Some of the local organisations may also be able to help you with this. In the UK, including Birkenhead, Merseyside, there has been significant budget cuts to the mental health and addiction treatment sector. This has unfortunately led to understaffing issues and waiting times that can vary between 3 and 6 weeks. Because time is of the essence, you may be unable to wait for your spot to be called; if this is true for you, call Siam Rehab.
Private Birkenhead Merseyside rehabs are available. Most of these facilities are within a 90 minute drive. Due to them being private, you will likely be admitted to the programme within a day or two. Nearby Birkenhead rehabs include Oasis Runcorn and Banbury Lodge.
The benefits of going to a private Birkenhead Merseyside rehab greatly outweigh that of a public facility. However, they are not free. The average price of going to a 28 day rehab programme in the UK is 5500 – 8000. If the facility offers luxury style accommodation and special amenities like massage treatments, activities, or a gym, you can expect to pay 10000 or more. For many people, this price will not be accessible. In this case you might consider free harm reduction services or going to rehab abroad.
In Birkenhead there are a few organisations that are available to men, women, and adolescents who have a problem with drugs or alcohol, but are not ready to be admitted into a Birkenhead Merseyside rehab facility.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can help you to find services that are right for your needs. You can also consult CGL – Wirral Ways to Recovery for advice and information on how you can receive support and treatment for an alcohol addiction, as well as, counselling and volunteer opportunities. Spider Project – Wirral Ways to Recovery Abstinence Hubs is a free creative arts service in Birkenhead, Merseyside that offers arts projects, drama workshops, social outings, employment support, and more. Finally, Action on Addiction – Liverpool is a well known organisation that provides one to one counselling, support groups, brief interventions, and care planning.
Another option for addiction help is attending support groups. These are safe places you can go to for support, advice, and a shoulder to lean on. In Birkenhead, Merseyside, the most popular support groups include AA and NA. Both organisations work on a donation basis and are founded upon the 12 steps. You can find the meeting schedules listed on their websites.
An Alternative Rehab Option to Birkenhead Merseyside Rehabs
If you feel that you cannot wait 3 weeks or more to go a Birkenhead Merseyside rehab, you cannot afford the high cost of a UK rehab, or you think you need to begin treatment in a new place, away from all of your expected distractions, Siam Rehab may be a good choice.
Siam Rehab can be accessed in less than one day. Flights are available throughout the UK and are relatively affordable, even at the last minute. A 30 – 60 day visa is free on arrival at the Chiang Rai airport. If you plan on staying longer, for extended treatment, we can help you to extend your visa. A staff member will be there at the airport to pick you up and take you to our private, spacious, and beautiful facility. You’ll feel welcomed and at home.
Siam Rehab is an ideal place to get sober and learn how to live your life again. To find out more about our affordable private rehab Birkenhead, Merseyside men and women can call Siam Rehab now, or visit our contact page and send us a message.
If you are unsure how to move forward with the admissions process, Siam Rehab can help you. Siam Rehab is a private inpatient rehab facility that caters to men and women from the UK, Australia, and other parts of the western world. We have a team of highly educated staff who understand what you may be going through and are prepared to guide you through your withdrawal and early days of recovery. We will be there each and every step of the way.
Sources:
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/drug-deaths-across-merseyside-nearly-13440294
