Rehab Clinics in Dorset
We understand that you’re a one of a kind individual with unique problems. It’s because of this reason that we will develop a personalised plan for addiction treatment according to these unique issues and what works effectively for you.
We’re totally unbiased and provide you zero cost, no obligation and confidential guidance. Attempting to find an appropriate rehabilitation or detoxification clinic can prove a difficult task. Allow us to take the hassle out of the entire ordeal. We realize an individual’s dependancy doesn’t make an individual any less of a person.
The imbalances which lead to addiction can affect anybody. One must always remember there’s nothing to be embarrassed with – a person’s addiction doesn’t determine a person’s life. The chance to regain ones health and cure the root cause of the addiction is our principal aim.
Residential Treatment – Bournemouth
Prior to being admitted to treatment, clients will undergo a comprehensive assessment with one of our fully trained therapists. This gives us an opportunity to assess the client and their level of need. It also gives the client and their family the chance to assess us and ask any questions they may have about us.
A Closer Look at the Bournemouth Clinic
Family Counselling
We can offer this service via telephone as we understand that for various reasons it may not always be possible to come here but we do recommend where possible that clients come and have a look around as it is very important to get a sense of what happens here.
If the assessment goes well and you are offered a place in treatment here, you will be given a ‘start date’. Soon after your arrival, Dr. Turnbull or a member of his medical team will prescribe the most appropriate detox regime when detox is necessary. Dr.Turnbull is undoubtedly a leading light in the field of addiction and alcoholism and has worked in the field for many, many years.
Drug and Alcohol Detox
We are able to detox clients from most substances including alcohol, heroin, cocaine, cannabis, benzodiazepines and various designer drugs. Detox regimes are prescribed dependent on several factors. For more information about the medication used and the length of detox.
During detox clients are encouraged to take advantage of our alternative therapies which include yoga, acupuncture and reiki which are proven to help with high levels of anxiety or problems of insomnia although medication will also be used to help with these issues.
During detox, which is usually no longer than two weeks, except when detoxing from benzodiazepines which is a far longer process, you will be assigned a focal counsellor who will be your personal therapist during your stay at the rehab clinic. They will formulate a care plan with you during this period, outlining a short term plan of action which is then reviewed regularly throughout your treatment. After completing detox, the client will be presented with a certificate and move on to Stage 2.
Primary Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment
The treatment programme offers an eclectic approach which has actually been adopted by several other drug rehabs after seeing the success rate of our treatment programme.
During primary treatment, clients will be introduced to basic recovery concepts and will be encouraged to begin to explore the recovery process.
They will participate in daily group therapy sessions, one-one counselling and regular lectures and workshops on addiction and recovery related topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, relationships etc.
Counselling
There is also a big focus on self-esteem during this stage of treatment as although the alcoholic or addict often presents various defence mechanisms, the truth is they usually feel down on themselves which perpetuates the cycle of addiction. Alternative therapies are also offered throughout this stage of treatment. During this stage clients will also be expected to prepare written assignments and a daily diary, reflecting on their thoughts and feelings.
In the evening clients in this stage are supported to 12 Step community based meetings of either Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. This is an essential part of treatment as recent research clearly demonstrates that good affiliations with these support groups increases the chance of long term recovery.
Secondary Treatment
During this stage, therapy continues along the same format as the previous stage although the emphasis shifts towards relapse prevention, family therapy and putting together a solid structure and plans for life after treatment. Underpinning all of this work is the importance of the client taking responsibility for their own recovery.
By now, most clients have improved trust in others and are prepared to explore in greater depth their problems and solutions to these problems. This is often necessary to get to the root of their problems as ‘skimming the surface’ may only be a short term solution.
Peer Evaluations
Clients participate in peer evaluations where, with their group, they identify their main blocks and resources to recovery. This provides further material for clients to work on.
By the end of this stage clients will have a concrete plan for life after treatment and if clients are looking to relocate to Bournemouth, we will endeavour to re-house them in suitable accommodation. Clients will also be given a graduation ceremony where friends and family are invited to celebrate the achievement of completing treatment. These graduations are often particularly cathartic, not just for the client, but also for the family.
Aftercare
Chemical dependency is a chronic relapsing condition. Our aftercare programme has been designed to enable clients to deal with the issues which occur in everyday life situations, whilst in early recovery. This programme is original and vastly different from the majority of aftercare programmes available as it continues to offer a very high level of support and structure.
Aftercare is held at one of our Bournemouth centres and takes place on three half days each week. The programme itself is a blend of both therapeutic interventions and rehabilitative activities.
Therapeutically, the programme offers specialised counselling, life skills training, nutritional interventions, boundaries and assertiveness training, family dynamics, parenting skills, anger management and money management interventions in order to help clients live life on life’s terms, clean and sober.
In terms of rehabilitation, clients, whilst in aftercare are supported in finding new careers, appropriate training and education, or voluntary work. This is obviously an important part of the early recovery process in terms of building a new life and a brighter future.
Group Activites
The other aspect of the aftercare programme is the group activities. As part of the programme, clients are regularly taken to various outdoor activities including camping trips and excursions to the New Forest. We have also linked up with a charitable concern and are now able to offer 4 day sailing trips off the Cornish coast in order to help clients bond with each other; continue with their personal development and re-enforce that it is possible to have fun without drugs and alcohol.
Finally, clients are offered the opportunity while in aftercare to attend daily affirmation groups and various workshops in our main centre as well as other activities. We also actively encourage clients to participate in our ‘buddy scheme’. We make sure that we are available for every patient as long as he/she needs our support and encouragement.
Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Dorset
We have a successful private rehab clinic in Bournemouth that specialize in drug and alcohol addiction treatment. The clinic in also provides the following services;
Plus much more……….
Contact the Dorset Addiction Treatment Clinic
Telephone: 01202 805 340
Address: Panacea Healthcare UK – Bristol & West House, Post Office Road, BH1 1BL.
Areas Covered
Beaminster, Blandford, Bournemouth, Bridport, Chickerell, Christchurch, Dorchester, Ferndown, Gillingham, Highcliffe, Lyme Regis, Mudeford, Poole, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Swanage, Upton, Verwood, Wareham, Weymouth and surrounding areas.
