Are you or a loved one suffering from addiction within the Reading area? Here we go into detail about the different types of addiction, various treatments available and how you can benefit from treatment for addiction.
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Drug and alcohol addictions are incredibly dangerous and can cause long-lasting effects to your body and relationships with friends and family.
Many people who are struggling with substance abuse are unaware of the many ways in which they can get help, support is always available for anyone going through these difficult times.
These matters should not be taken lightly and should be treated with the utmost respect, this is why organisations like ours exist to ensure that you have every resource available to help you conquer addiction.
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What Is An Alcohol Addiction?
An alcohol addiction refers to the psychological need to continuously drink alcohol regardless of any negative consequences that might befall them.
This term is used interchangeably with the phrase “alcohol dependence” although they tend to mean slightly different things – dependence refers to the physical need to keep drinking alcohol as opposed to a psychological issue.
For many years now, the UK population have had a much higher tolerance for regarding people as “alcoholics” than many other places in the world – this means that people tend to ignore the smaller cases of alcoholism until it is too late.
This has led to a staggering statistic of around 602, 391 people in 2021 having become addicted to drinking alcohol which is incredibly concerning, especially with the issues that it presents to a person and their loved ones.
There are plenty of different alcohol rehab and alcohol detox facilities that we can get you in contact with to try to help you get through your addiction, it is important to have unwavering support around you to help.
What Is a Drug Addiction?
Drug addictions come in many different forms and varying severity due to the fact that the term is so broad and covers many different types of drugs.
There are various classes of drugs ranging from Class A to C based upon their addictiveness and dangerousness which is what makes the term so vastly different depending on the type of drug.
Cannabis Addiction Reading
Cannabis is a class B drug and is the most used illicit substance in the UK, with around 31.2% of people in 2021 claiming to have used the drug in the last year.
One of the major concerns that experts today have with the general view on cannabis is that the drug is not at all addictive which is simply not true.
Many studies have found that cannabis may not be very physically addictive but has been found to still be psychologically addictive meaning that people can become addicted to taking the drug out of habit.
This has caused the current problem in the UK with cannabis use becoming more of s regualr occurence than it should be.
Cocaine Addiction Reading
Cocaine is the second most used drug in the UK after cannabis but this substance is much more dangerous as it can cause severe effects on the physical and mental health of the user.
Cocaine is a stimulant drug which has a massive effect on the central nervous system giving the user a false sense of pleasure and euphoria which can lead to terrible side effects when taken in excess.
This can eventually mean that a person stops being able to feel any pleasure or joy during their everyday life, making people feel forced to continue to retake cocaine in order to feel happy.
While during the moment it can feel like there cannot possibly be a way to combat this feeling of being senseless, however, there are plenty of cocaine rehab and detox centres that are here to support you and help get through such a troubling issue.
Amphetamine Addiction Reading
Amphetamines have used in both illicit and prescription forms but should not be taken as any less serious than a drug like cocaine or heroin.
Illicit forms of the drug include speed and meth which are notoriously some of the most dangerous substances that a person can possibly take.
Prescription forms are also very addictive and easy to become dependent on as they are usually used to treat symptoms of ADHD and therefore people who wish to ease these symptoms can very easily become addicted to the substance.
Heroin Addiction Reading
Heroin is opioid drug that is notorious for being such a dangerous drug. It takes its toll upon both the physical and mental health of the user and can be fatal if taken excessively.
All opioids bind to the opiate receptors in the brain leading to your body developing a tolerance to the drug forcing the user to take a higher dose the next time they wish to take it.
This, of course, presents many different issues as it will require more of the dangerous drug to be taken and injected into the bloodstream which, in turn, requires more money to be spent in order to receive a higher dosage.
Prescription Drug Addiction Reading
Contrary to popular belief, prescription drugs can be just as dangerous as their illicit counterparts and should be taken in a controlled and monitored environment.
Addiction is an incredibly troubling thing to have to go through on your own, especially when you have severed ties with certain friends and family members, which is why we believe that it is so important to provide people with such support.
You can be assured that we will be there for you throughout the entire process of finding the right rehab centre where you will be encouraged to undergo therapy to help you through the recovery process.
If you would like to get in touch with us to find a rehab centre in Reading, please call us at 0808 175 7225 and we will be happy to help in any way we can.
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Addiction Treatment in Reading
Addiction is an incredibly troubling thing to have to go through on your own, especially when you have severed ties with certain friends and family members, which is why we believe that it is so important to provide people with such support.
You can be assured that we will be there for you throughout the entire process of finding the right rehab centre where you will be encouraged to undergo therapy to help you through the recovery process.
If you would like to get in touch with us to find a rehab centre in Reading, please call us at 0808 175 7225 and we will be happy to help in any way we can.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about drug and alcohol rehab treatment in Reading? Get the answers and learn more about alcohol and drug rehab with some of our frequently asked questions:
There are plenty of different types of treatment for you to try out in various rehab centres in Reading including but not limited to detoxification and therapy sessions.
Prices vary depending on the type of treatment required and the duration of your treatment. You can seek rehab through the NHS but this can be a long process and we recommend going privately a finding the support you need.