Why a Live-In Rehab Centre has 

Higher Chances of Success

There is a reason that we always recommend inpatient programmes, and that is simply they have a much higher rate of success and here is why.There are many different types of rehabilitation programmes out there but they will all fall into the categories of inpatient or outpatient programmes.

1) You receive full time care

This is particularly helpful when trying to get through withdrawals and adjust to a life without drugs. Having the back up there means you have someone to talk to, and help get you through the more difficult times.

2) You are never totally alone.

Being totally alone in such a difficult time can be very, very hard. There are ups and downs during rehab and having someone there at any time, to help you through the downs, the bumps and difficulties in the road makes a big difference.

3) You can fully concentrate on recovery

When going home every night it is easy to get into home and domestic issues, the bills, the cleaning, the cooking etc. While getting through something as hard as rehab it is better to have your attention totally on what you are doing with no need to be distracted onto these other life things. Rehab is a full time job on its own.

4) It is a controlled area

Simply put, in a controlled area you will not be going out at night looking for the next hit. As good intentioned as you will be when starting rehab, it is still difficult to get through those physical and mental cravings. If you are at home, there are all too many reminders of the life with drugs, and that will just get in your road to full rehabilitation.

5) It is away from your home area

This is a continuation of the point above, but it is an important one. Knowing you are within a short drive of your normal dealer or pharmacy can just prey on your mind and make it that much harder to totally disconnect. When in a totally different environment without your connections it is easier to focus on the job at hand and truly have your attention on the rehab.

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Alcohol in the Work Place

Loss of productivity and poor performance

When companies around the UK were surveyed for how alcohol affected their business these were the main items that came up:

• Lateness and absenteeism
• Safety concerns
• Effect on team morale and employee relations
• Bad behaviour or poor discipline
• Adverse effects on company image and customer relations

In order to strengthen your company and help all employees on an individual basis, it is important to take a look at how much alcohol really is being consumed and the effects that this may be having at work.

Facts about Alcohol

Alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream within a few minutes of being drunk and carried to all parts of the body including the brain. The concentration of alcohol in the body varies depending on many factors including, how much you have drunk, your size and weight, whether you have eaten and so on.

It takes a healthy liver about 1 hour to break down and remove 1 unit of alcohol. A unit is the equivalent of 10 ml of pure alcohol. This would be the equivalent of half a pint of beer, a normal single measure of spirits or a small glass of wine.

Contrary to popular belief things like black coffee, cold showers and fresh air are not going to sober you up. Though you may feel a little better. Sobering up fully, simply relies on the amount of time that your liver has to remove the alcohol from your body.

For this reason, having a few drinks at lunch will mean that you, in fact, will have that alcohol in your system for most of the afternoon, or drinking very heavily at night would mean that you could still be affected while driving in the morning.

Why is this is so important to your business?

Alcohol is estimated to cause 3-5% of all absences from work; about 8 to 14 million lost working days in the UK each year.

There are many different effects that alcohol consumption can cause in an office, some examples of these are: reduced work performance, damaged customer relations, or resentment among employees who have to ‘carry’ colleagues whose work declines because of drinking.

We do not have the precise figures on the number of workplace accidents caused or related to alcohol, but alcohol is known to affect judgement and physical co-ordination. Drinking even small amounts of alcohol before or while carrying out work that is ‘safety sensitive’ such as driving or operating machinery, will increase the risk of an accident.

What can you do about it?

There is a simple process that you can undertake to decide on policies for your staff. Problems may appear from a variety of sources, such as drinking during working hours, drinking in breaks or just before work, regular heavy drinking or getting drunk outside of work hours.

Follow these simple steps as a guide:

1. Find out if there is an existing problem.

2. Make a list of who you need to consult, this can be staff, managers or outside advisers, and consult them as necessary.

3. Decide how your company expects employees to limit their drinking. Are they expected to drink when out with clients, can they drink on lunch breaks, if so how much would be acceptable and so on?

4. Consider how you can make sure that if an employee does have an alcohol problem, this is noticed and help is made available. It is vital that help is tried before any disciplinary action is taken.

5. Decide at what point, and in what circumstances you will treat an employee’s drinking as a matter of discipline rather than a health problem.

6. Think about how you will let your workforce know about company policy regarding alcohol. It is advised at this point, to introduce a formal written alcohol policy.

7. Find out if any of your managers or other staff need more information or training. If so, get it arranged and carried out.

8. Consider providing staff with general information about alcohol and health.

9. Lastly, you can regularly review all of these steps to ensure that they are correct, working for your company and being followed.

Summary

Having a clear and workable alcohol policy in place will benefit not only your company but all the individuals working for you too. Allowing guidelines to be followed, accidents avoided and help taken when needed.

These statistics and guidelines were based on the Health and Safety Executive ‘Don’t mix it, a guide for employers on alcohol at work.’

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Delirium Tremens

Most people are aware that delirium tremens can set in when withdrawing from alcohol and as the name suggests one of the symptoms is tremors and shaking.

What many people may not realise is how severe the other effects of delirium tremens can be. Delirium tremens not only includes body tremors but also changes in mental function, agitation, irritability, confusion, disorientation, decreased attention span, delirium, fear, hallucinations, quick mood changes and restlessness.

Delirium is defined as an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterised by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.

Hallucination is defined as an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present.

This acutely disturbed state of mind can lead to self-harm and even suicide. Hallucinations may be extremely scary, commanding actions which would not normally be taken by the person.

Symptoms of delirium tremens occur most often within 24 to 96 hours after the last drink, but they can occur up to 7 to 10 days later.

Delirium tremens is most often seen in people who drink 4-5 pints of wine, 7-8 pints of beer, or 1 pint of ‘hard’ alcohol every day for several months. Though the alcohol consumption does not have to be that high, or maintained for that long, in certain cases for delirium tremens to occur.

It is critical that people become aware of the reality of alcohol withdrawal, either for themselves, their loved ones or even strangers with whom they may cross paths.

A horrible example of this is at the end of 2014; a man was found dead in a hotel bathroom, it was discovered that he had repeatedly asked the hotel staff for help and they had dismissed him thinking he was a drunk. His laptop records showed he was searching for help from alcohol withdrawal, looking on Wikipedia and medical sites to help get him answers.

He did not get those answers in time, and those hotel staff were missing this vital information, and before the night was over, he was dead at his own hand.

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Views of the Drug Problem in the UK

In 2014 an anonymous survey was done across 1,080 adults in the UK, representing a cross section of society, regarding their drug use. Though the amount surveyed is not that high, it gives an interesting view on some facts and figures here in the UK. 

Here were some of what was found:

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  I think something that can be taken from that last statistic is a change in the slant of drug education. Often the reasons discussed and focused on are things like peer pressure or feeling bullied but clearly, that is not what needs to be addressed here. 62% of people are only taking it out of curiosity! Curiosity is not a negative characteristic, so something in the education needs to change so that curiosity can be channelled elsewhere or at least the drug information can satisfy that curiosity enough! Food for thought…One-third of those surveyed had taken an illegal drug at some point, and of those that said yes, 21% were still taking them.
• 13% of those who had ever taken an illegal drug believed they had had, or still have, a problem with drugs.
• 23% of those currently using take drugs every single day.
• The most common age for first ever trying an illegal drug was between 16-18
• Marijuana is the most often taken drug at 93% followed by amphetamines (34%), cocaine (29%), Ecstasy (25%), magic mushrooms (22%), LSD (20%), ketamine (8%), mephedrone (7%), heroin (6%), crack (6%), crystal meth (3%), anabolic steroids (2%).
• Marijuana is the most common first tried drug by a long way at 82%.
• 62% of people first tried drugs purely out of curiosity, this is followed way behind by wanting to fit in with friends (14%), peer pressure (10%), unhappiness (3%) and other miscellaneous reasons.

The full report is available for viewing here:

www.theguardian.com/society/2014/oct/05/-sp-drug-use-is-rising-in-the-uk-but-were-not-addicted

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How to Have Fun Without Drugs or Alcohol

Many people feel that drugs or at least alcohol are needed to have a good time. That life would be boring without them. Though at first this may seem like a truth to someone trying drugs or alcohol, look at any of the thousands of people stuck in the cycle of addiction and you won’t see a fun, happy time being had there.

For those that never got into drugs and alcohol you will find it easy to hang out with a group or friends and do different activities that keep your life fun and rewarding. But for those just starting a sober, drug-free life, it isn’t so simple. Probably the old group of friends is still out there at the parties and raves surrounded by drugs and alcohol… yet staying at home alone is not an appealing prospect either.

Everyone has to find out what works for them but here are some ideas of things that can be taken up alone or with friends to begin a life that can be sober yet fun, happy and even adventurous too. Useful links provided!

• Learn to do something you have always wanted to do, it could be cooking or playing the guitar, learning a new language, taking acting classes or whatever ideas you have.Something that you always wanted to do but never quite made the time for.

• Go for a hike or long walk, England is lucky to have its public right of way maintained and there are paths just about everywhere that can be explored and enjoyed. Or you have places like theNational Trust scattered all over the country.
• Take up some exercise or learn a sport. Whether it is as simple as the gym or an aerobics class or as adventurous as skiing, surfing or skydiving or all of the things available in between like football, cricket, rugby or snooker, there is sure to be something that you can get into.

• See a movie, a gig or show. Going out to these types of places can be fun and not necessarily saturated by drugs. If you are in London there are thousands of things on offer, if not then look into what is available near you.

• Take a road trip or go on holiday. Find some drug and alcohol-free friends and hit the road and explore a new area. It could be a day trip, a long weekend or a week-long adventure but whatever it is there is always joy indiscovering new places. 
• Take up some art form whether it’s painting, drawing, sculpting or photography. Or if you truly don’t feel you have the artistic skills, you could always do something as simple as adult colouring books! Being creative is a great and soothing experience!
• What about volunteering? You probably have skills and abilities or at least time and attention that could be put to good use helping others. Helping another can be an extremely rewarding experience.
• Get involved in some local activity, whether it is a Zumba class, or a night of cards, arts and crafts, book club, or pulling out the old Magic cards there is definitely something happening near you that you can get involved in.

I hope that some of these are appealing to you and give you some ideas of how to meet new people if you need to, or get into activities without the drugs or alcohol of the past. If you do stick to it I am sure you will see that a sober lifestyle is not a boring one, but rather filled with fun and energy to direct whichever way you choose.

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British Adults Use Plenty of Drugs
but Much Smaller Number are Addicted

According to a new survey published by The Guardian, nearly one in three British adults has used drugs but not nearly as many consider they have a problem with drugs. Only about 13% of those surveyed think they have ever had a problem with drugs. That equates to about two million people.

In most countries, more men than women use drugs. But in Britain, the numbers are nearly equal. And those using drugs are older than drug users in other countries. In Britain, the age group most frequently using drugs is 35 to 44. Compare that to the ages of the biggest users in the U.S. – young adults aged 18 to 24.

The British preference for stimulants showed up in this survey. More than one-third of British drug users had used amphetamines and slightly less had used cocaine. Heroin is used by fewer people but of course is a riskier drug to use because of the potential for overdose. Even with a smaller pool of users, the number of people succumbing to the drug is growing by leaps and bounds. Since 1993, this number has almost tripled, reaching 2,248 in 2014.

Scotland Suffers Even Higher Rates of Drug Abuse

Scotland’s problems are even more pronounced than those of Britain. In 2014, a startling photograph summed up the country’s growing heroin problem. A young man and woman in Dundee who had lowered their jeans so they could inject heroin passed out before they could even let go of their needles. Fortunately, they were taken to the hospital and revived. The photograph served as a wake-up call to the entire country.

Scotland also struggles with abuse of synthetic drugs. In a short time period, drug squad officers seized more than 250 different types of these drugs, many of the type referred to as “bath salts.” The manufacturers of these drugs continually modify their formulas so as to circumvent laws that try to keep these drugs out of users’ hands so there’s an ever-increasing number of drugs on the illicit market.

Narconon Drug Rehabilitation in the UK

The UK is under assault by drug dealers of all types. Only an effective rehabilitation helps individuals put a dangerous, drug-using life behind them. For fifty years in locations all around the world, the Narconon drug rehabilitation programme has been helping bring about this change. Now, from an East Sussex location, Narconon offers this restorative programme to all UK residents.

Narconon UK is a place where those who are addicted are helped to overcome the cravings that repeatedly drive them back to more drugs. That healing is accomplished without the use of other addictive substances like methadone. Instead, healthy methods like thorough sauna-based detoxification, an education in sober living skills and a unique method of recovering from past trauma are used.

It takes longer than 30 days to bring about a lasting recovery from an addiction that could have lasted decades. At Narconon UK, each person progresses to sobriety at their own rate. What is important is that the skills to guide one’s life down a sober path are learned.

In this beautiful country manor, someone you care about can find a new and lasting sober life. Call Narconon UK to learn more about this healthy alternative to drug-based treatment programmes.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/scotland/11823685/Scottish-drug-deaths-reach-record-levels.html

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/crime/picture-shocked-nation-experts-say-4132482

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How to Talk to a Loved One About Addiction

It is important to be open and communicative about addiction with your loved one. Sometimes this can be difficult if you are unsure on how they are going to act, respond or deal with it. This shouldn’t stop you though. The first step for maintaining your relationship and perhaps helping the person through addiction is to be able to talk about it.

You should make sure that you are in a safe comfortable environment for both of you and that you have enough time and limited distractions to allow you to truly have the whole conversation. It could be tough during parts and you don’t want to be called away and leave something like this unfinished.

Next you should be open and honest but without being accusative or judgemental. This is important because you don’t want them to go on the defensive, but rather you want to open them up to be willing to share too. Share your feelings, what has been happening and how you feel affected by the situation.

Sometimes the person won’t fully have faced how bad their drug habit or drinking has gotten, so it is good to be able to draw some comparisons, maybe compare the quantity of drugs or alcohol taken or the fact that ‘now they drink in the morning’ for example. You can show how behaviours may have changed or goals or purposes have gone by the wayside.

You will have to analyse what particularly has changed and what may be real to them about the changes as a first step for them to be able to see that there is a situation. Don’t be put off if you don’t achieve something major, just having the conversation is an excellent first step.

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