Drug addiction
Addiction Help & Advice
Slang terms for drugs
- Flake
- Snow
- Toot
- Blow
- Nose Candy
- Her or She
- Lady Flake
- Liquid Lady (Cocaine & Alcohol)
- Speedball (Cocaine & Heroin)
- Crack
- Rock
- H
- Brown
- Gravy
- Smack
- Skag
- Chiva
- Golden Brown
- Gear
- China White
- Horse
- Mud
- Brown Sugar
- Junk
- Black Tar
- Big H
Recover is committed to providing immediate advice, information and treatment for those struggling with drug addiction. Our skilled team knows just how difficult it is knowing which way to turn. We are here to guide you on your path to recovery. Call us today for help on 0845 603 6530.
Signs and symptoms of drug abuse:
- Reclusive behavior - long periods spent in self imposed isolation
- Long, unexplained absences
- Lying and stealing
- Involvement on the wrong side of the law
- Deteriorating family relationships
- Obvious intoxication, delirious, incoherent or unconscious
- Decrease in school performance
- Drug paraphernalia
What is an addiction?
Addiction is a mental or physical dependency on the regular use of drugs. Drug abuse can have devastating physical side effects that can include psychosis, depression, paranoia, severe physiological damage, schizophrenia, lethargy, or a potentially fatal overdose.
Drug abuse may lead to loss of appetite, weight loss and insomnia. Drugs will raise the users heart rate and blood pressure putting them at increased risk for stroke and heart attack. Long-term abuse can also lead to deterioration in a users domestic situation. Many find that their relationships break down and that they continue to abuse drugs despite a series of increasingly negative consequences.
If you think you or a loved one is addicted to drugs then we can help. At Recover, we work with the UK’s top private rehab centres, counsellors and therapists. We can find the best available help today.
Treatment options for drug addiction
Residential rehab centre treatment for drug addiction
If a patient decides that residential treatment is the best option for them then they can be assured of a high level of care. Upon admission to the clinic patients begin a carefully designed detox program that allows them to withdraw from their drug as comfortably as possible. Patients are frequently under 24-hour medical care and clinically needs are addressed thoroughly and safely. Patients are given a clinical assessment during their first few days of treatment - this ensures that the best possible drug rehab treatment program is constructed thus ensuring the best chance for recovery. Patients then engage in a therapeutic program that consists of both group and individual therapy. We can help you to decide on the right program and centre for you.
Residential secondary treatment for drug addiction
Secondary treatment or ‘half-way house’ is a ‘step-down’ from primary care. Patients will usually have completed a period of primary care within a residential facility but will not yet be ready to return to the community. Secondary care provides clients with a supported structure within which they can begin to learn new life skills. We can help you to identify if this is going to be something that is appropriate for you or your loved one.
Outpatient treatment for drug addiction
Outpatient treatment options vary a great deal; from daily day care options to intensive evening programs…we can help you to decide on the best option for you. Frequently patients will do a combination of a residential and outpatient program…completing their detox as a residential client and continuing with the therapeutic program on an outpatient basis.
One to one counselling for drug addiction
We work with a number of different counsellors who specialise in drug addiction. Patients will frequently require a counsellor on completion of any of the above structured treatment programs and we can put you in touch with people who can help today. We can also give you access to free support groups throughout the UK.