UK residence are welcome and we are half the price of anything remotely equivalent in UK or anywhere else. The entire program is done in English by Western counselors.
Overview of Stockton-on-Tees, Count Durham
The town of Stockton-on-Tees has a population of just 105,682 with the greater area being home to 238,000. Stockton-on-Tees is considerably poorer than nearby towns.
According to one source, the life expectancy is the same as the average life expectancy in Ethiopia. Each month at least one person dies from drug or alcohol use. The healthcare is very limited in the area and poverty is considerably high making it a difficult situation for residents of all ages.
Alcohol Use and Addiction in Stockton-on-Tees
A report detailing alcohol use in Stockton-on-Tees has shown that large groups of the adult population are using high amounts of alcohol. According to the Stockton-on-Tees Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Paper the hospital admissions due to alcohol consumption are much higher than the national average. These admissions have increased over the last five years, with 1,698 admissions per 100,000 in 2016/2017. The mortality rates due to alcohol consumption are also higher than the national average.
According to the UK’s Chief Medical Officer adults should consume no more than 14 units of alcohol per week. In Stockton-on-Tees, the average drinker is consuming the weekly limit in one day. When drinkers were asked about their alcohol consumption, many had not realised how much they were drinking. A survey found that 89 % of those who were considered to be “high risk” drinkers, believed they were low to moderate drinkers. Half of them did not know that there is a strong link between alcohol and medical conditions.
Bright areas in the report were found in adolescent consumption which was on the decline. A large group of people between 16 and 24 were found to completely abstain from alcohol. However, those that did consumer alcohol did so with the intention of “getting drunk”.
According to the Stockton-on-Tees Council, alcohol cost the public £79.6 million in 2015/2016. Despite these grim statistics, the counsel is working to develop a strategy to reduce alcohol harm. A planned review of the areas’ licensing policy is expected to be carried out and will likely result in limiting the hours shops can sell alcohol. More support for adolescents is urged.
Drug Use and Addiction in Stockton-on-Tees
Drug use in Stockton-on-Tees has soared over the last decade or so, with each year continuing to rise. Cocaine use in the borough is higher than major European cities like Paris or Berlin. The neighbouring Middlesbrough has the highest amounts of drug-related hospital admissions, deaths, and drug seizures in the United Kingdom. In Stockton-on-Tees, crack-cocaine, heroin, marijuana, benzodiazepines, and synthetic cannabis are popular choices of drugs. In 2017, one man died and 13 others overdosed in just 24 hours. The culprit was a dangerous batch of heroin. Mental health problems such as depression, stress, and anxiety are said to be attributed to the areas’ drug use, in addition to socio-economic problems.
Since 2017 , low grade drugs have been seized by police who have alerted the public about their dangers. However, due to the lowered education and limited treatment in Stockton-on-Tees, drug use is not slowing down.
Stockton-on-Tees Rehab and Treatment Options
One of the greatest concerns for people with addictions in Stockton-on-Tees is the limited access to treatment. There are no private rehabs in the nearby area; however, they can be reached in a 1-2 hours drive. Private rehabs in the U.K. can cost between £1,500 and £3,000 per week, which is often too expensive for the average resident.
The NHS and public health services do offer referrals to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programmes , as well as, counselling and support groups. However, there have been local budget cuts and the overall accessibility is severely limited. Some of the available free treatment options include:
Stockton Recovery Service – Part of Change Grow Live, this free service aims to support positive change for people who have an addiction to any substance including alcohol, opiates, cocaine, cannabis, and other drugs.
BRIDGES – Family, Carer & Grandparents Carers Support ServiceOffers family members and carers of substance abusers support services including counselling, education and training, home visits, and more.
The Addictive Behaviour Service – Offers support to drug and alcohol dependent adults and their family members.
20 Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees
Phone: 01642 802424
AA Meeting Stockton on Tees – An AA support group is also available and welcomes people who have a problem with alcohol or drugs.
Friends Meeting House, Norton – TS20 1DU
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