Tyne and Wear

Addiction and Recovery Resources in Tyne and Wear

If you are dealing with an addiction problem in Tyne and Wear, you will find some good recovery resources in your area. The process of addiction means that the individual will tend to experiencing increasing suffering as the condition progresses, so it is vital that you get help as soon as possible. By ending the substance abuse, you will not only be saving your life but also taking a step towards a new and much better way of living. The fact that there are going to be a number of possible paths away from addiction means that you will need to make some choices. We will be happy to discuss your situation and help you decide on the approach that is likely to prove most successful, so call us right away on 0800 140 4824.

Do You Need a Medically Supervised Detox?

Most substance abusers will have had times in their life where they were able to quit the addiction for a few days, weeks, or even months. This means that the person will have already dealt with withdrawal symptoms, and they may have done this without the help of anyone else. There are some good reasons though, for why the individual might want to choose a medically supervised detox including:

• · Just because the individual was able to detox safely without help before does not mean that they will be able to do so now. Addiction is a progressive illness, and if it has been a long time since the individual last went through detox, things may be worse this time.
• · Those people who have been heavy users of alcohol or barbiturates over a long time may be at risk of a particularly severe form of withdrawals known as delirium tremens (DTs). These symptoms are very serious and can be potentially life threatening. It is therefore vital that anyone who is at risk of DTs has their withdrawals supervised. It is also recommended that those people who have ever had a seizure should choose this option as well.
• · The majority of people who make their mind up to quit alcohol or drugs will never make it past the withdrawal stage. This is not so much because the withdrawals are particularly uncomfortable, they are rarely worse than a mild flu, but because the individual knows that they can end their discomfort at any time by giving in to the cravings. When the individual enters a medical detox they can be protected and supported, and this greatly increases the likelihood that they will succeed.
• · By entering a supervised detox in rehab, the individual will be able to start on the treatment programme right away. This will save not only time, but also it will mean that the person can pick up tools for dealing with their withdrawals.
• · It is generally much easier to deal with withdrawal symptoms in rehab because there will be pharmaceuticals and other treatments available to make the process easier.

There are some good reasons for why you should choose a medically supervised detox. This is something that you can undergo in hospital, in a rehab, or even as an outpatient in your home. Call us now to hear about your options.

End Addiction Now in Tyne and Wear

We want to help you break away from addiction right now, so that you do not have to experience any more negative consequences. Call us here, or simply text the word “help” to 66777. Many of our expert team have had their own experiences with addiction, so they will have a good idea of the type of things you are dealing with. You do not have to commit to anything by calling, but at the very least, you will have some options. We can tell you about the recovery resources available not only in Tyne and Wear but also elsewhere in the UK and beyond.