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About Darlington, County Durham Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment

You may be unable to afford the cost of a local private treatment centre or cannot wait for a spot to open up at one of the NHS facilities. If this is true for you, consider going abroad for drug and alcohol treatment.

Siam Rehab is a leading drug and alcohol rehab in Thailand. Our private facility offers comprehensive treatment including psychotherapy, group sessions, equine therapy, and more. As you progress through your treatment, you will be supported by those who share similar struggles and learn how to manage temptations and stressors that may aggravate your condition.

To learn more about our private Thailand rehab, Darlington, Country Durham men and women can call +44 20 8638 6773 or visit our contact page

Darlington, Country Durham

County Durham has some of the greatest health concerns, as well as needs, in the whole of England. Drug and alcohol misuse is higher than the national average and is strongly associated with deprivation, poverty, and social pressures. The impact of misuse and addiction has led to blood borne viral infections, death, crime, domestic abuse, family problems, and mental health disorders. In County Durham, the loss of employment through industry, including coal mining, is thought to have had an affect on the increase in substance misuse.

Alcohol and Drug Use in Darlington, Country Durham

In Darlington, according to the Revised National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), there are about 3700 alcohol dependent men and women. Approximently 14 percent are currently, or have previously, accessed a Darlington alcohol rehab. Of these 3700 people, 60 % report to consume between 400 – 1000+ units per month.

Binge drinking is also higher than the national average, with an estimated 28 % of adults engaging in binging and preloading before going out. This number is estimated to increase up to 50 % in hotspot areas. Those who are at risk, or already dependent on alcohol, are typically between 25 and 44 years of age. A further 700 young people, between 11 and 16 struggle with alcohol and require structured treatment and support. Also in Darlington, there has been a 370 % increase in alcohol related hospital admissions for those who are over 65 years of age. Priority groups in need of extra attention and support include the LGBT community and veterans; particularly those who served in combat missions in the Middle East.

In terms of drug use in Darlington, data suggests amphetamines is the choice drug after cannabis. Injecting is the preferred route of administration in Darlington and is higher than the national average. The number of drug dependent people in Darlington is unknown, but in County Durham there is about 2300 opiate and crack-cocaine dependent men and women. Drug related hospital admissions have increased to above the national average as have drug induced mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, psychosis, and depression.

County Durham is known to have developed better drug and alcohol strategies than other parts of the UK; therefore, does have a fair amount of people who have sought treatment. The problem is, like elsewhere in the country, is that the local government continues to receive budget cuts, which include, drug and alcohol treatment.

Rehab Options in Darlington, County Durham

If you are looking for a drug and alcohol rehab in Darlington, County Durham, there are a few private facilities in the nearby areas; however, you may need to travel outside of the county. These treatment centres vary in what they offer which reflects the price of the programme. The average cost of a UK rehab is £5,500- £8,500 for a 28 day programme.

The NHS does offer inpatient and outpatient services to those with an addiction in Darlington. According to Darlington Borough Council, the waiting time to access the treatment is more than 3 weeks. In the event you’re unable to wait to get help, or you have work or family obligations that prevent you from doing so, you may be interested in some of the nearby organisations.

NECA – Darlington Wellbeing – An addiction treatment service for adults and young people in Darlington. Detoxification, advice, psychosocial intervention, family support, and structured outpatient care is available.

Darlington Recovery Service – Offers daily intakes and assessments for those who would like help with an addiction, smoking cessation, and treatment. One to one support and group recovery sessions are available, as are other methods of treatment.

Siam Rehab: A Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Thailand

At Siam Rehab, many of our patients come from the UK. Some choose our facility because they felt the programme was more complete than other similar centres; other people wished to get away from their normal environment and potential triggers. We’ve also helped those who believed they would be better off going to a rehab in Thailand for reasons of privacy, job, or community concerns. Whatever the reason might be for you, we encourage you to get to know more about Siam Rehab by browsing our site. At anytime, you can call us to learn more about our affordable rehab programmes.

Read about rehabs in other towns in County Durham here:

https://siamrehab.com/hartlepool-county-durham-rehab

Sources:

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/media/3778/darlington_alcohol_harm_reduction.pdf

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/media/3716/section-4-drug-and-substance-misuse-nov-2017.pdf

http://www.countydurhampartnership.co.uk/media/24710/Substance-Misuse/pdf/SubstanceMisuseHSCW023.pdf

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