Northern Ireland is a region in the United Kingdom in the northeast of Ireland. It shares a border with the Republic of Ireland on the south and west. The region has a complex past marked by political and religious violence. However, significant strides have been made towards peace and reconciliation in recent decades.

More than 1.9 million people live in Northern Ireland, which makes up around 3 percent of the United Kingdom’s population.

The Link Between Addiction and Mental Health

Mental health and addiction are often interconnected. It’s not uncommon for a person who has an addiction to also present with a co-occurring mental health disorder, which can complicate treatment.

This is because many people who struggle with their mental health turn to alcohol or drugs to cope. For a while, it helps ease their symptoms. However, many eventually develop an addiction, and their psychological well-being can worsen as a result.

It also shouldn’t be ignored that some substances can alter a person’s brain chemistry and the brain’s structure. This can lead to the development of mental disorders.

Regardless of which came first, a treatment programme must also integrate mental health into its approach. Tackling one without addressing the other leaves a person vulnerable to relapsing.

The Need for Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Northern Ireland

Alcohol and drug misuse are of significant concern in Northern Ireland. Between 2021 and 2022, more than 3000 people sought treatment services in Northern Ireland. Around a third sought treatment for alcohol, another third sought treatment for drug misuse, and the last third sought treatment for both. Cannabis was the most widely used drug that people sought treatment for.

Treatment Centres in Northern Ireland

Because of the need for addiction treatment in the area, there are several centres across Northern Ireland where a person can seek treatment. Some of these services in Northern Ireland include:

This centre offers drug or alcohol detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programmes for substance use, process addictions, and eating disorders.

14 Princes Dock St, Clarendon Rd, Belfast BT1 3BG, United Kingdom

Serenity

This centre offers residential addiction treatment and uses creative therapies in its process.

2-4 Henry Pl, Belfast BT15 2BB, United Kingdom

Carlisle House

This centre offers inpatient and outpatient treatment for individuals, families, and communities struggling with substance use.

Shepards Way Complex, Londonderry BT47 5GW, United Kingdom

Northlands Addiction Treatment Centre

This clinic offers a variety of therapeutic services for those struggling with substance addiction.

Suite 719 Lisburn Enterprise Centre. 6 Enterprise Crescent Lisburn, United Kingdom

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Why Come to Our Private Rehab in Cape Town?

While rehabs in Northern Ireland can help people recover from addiction, there are some compelling reasons to come to Cape Town to treat drug or alcohol use. Some of the reasons to come to us to overcome drug use or excessive drinking include:

Staff in Recovery

A major benefit of coming to South Africa over rehab in Northern Ireland is that our staff are recovering from addiction themselves. They understand the trials and tribulations of recovery because they’ve been through them.

Cost-Efficiency

Another benefit of coming to us is that our rates are less than those of similar services in the United Kingdom. This means that coming to us can be a more cost-effective treatment option.

New Environment

Coming to South Africa can also be a symbolic step. It can be a literal journey or a metaphorical one, symbolising a person leaving their old habits behind. South Africa is a new and beautiful place that can allow a person to focus on themselves and their recovery.

Isolation from Triggers

Compared to rehab centres in Northern Ireland, our rehab centre in South Africa can isolate a person from the triggers and enablers that may have contributed to their addiction.

Cultural Immersion

South Africa is an incredibly diverse country in terms of culture. As Liberty Home offers outings as part of its treatment, coming to us can mean being able to experience this cultural diversity firsthand.

Privacy

Another benefit of coming to South Africa is that it can protect privacy. This distance between Northern Ireland and Cape Town can be an added layer of protection over a patient’s privacy.

How to Choose the Right Rehab

Choosing the right rehab for drug addiction or alcohol abuse can be difficult. Depending on the severity of your addiction, you may not even need inpatient rehab. Many people who have mild to moderate disorders can find that outpatient rehab is sufficient for drug and alcohol addiction.

However, people with more severe addictions may need inpatient drug and alcohol rehab and intensive treatment within.

Price is a major factor to consider when choosing a drug and alcohol rehab centre. While there are addiction treatment services available from local governments and charities that are free of charge, private drug or alcohol addiction treatment can often cost quite a bit of money.

The treatment offered will also be a factor, as not all rehabs will use the same modalities in addressing their patients’ needs.

How to Get to Our Residential Rehab in South Africa

Getting to Cape Town from Northern Ireland will require taking a flight from either Belfast or Londonderry. As there are no direct flights, flights from these cities will connect through another airport.

What To Expect in Rehab Treatment

There are generally a number of things that a person can expect when they go to drug and alcohol rehab. One thing that they need to expect from a rehab centre is that their addiction treatment plan will be individualised to their specific needs. Modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) may be used to treat their drug or alcohol addiction.

Private rehab clinics will also offer luxury accommodations and they will often be more akin to a hotel or resort than an alcohol and drug rehab facility. These accommodations can include private rooms, fitness centres, and onsite chefs.

Residential rehab centres also mean having continuous monitoring and support. This means that those whose conditions make them a danger to themselves will be protected at all hours of the day.

Our Rehab Programme Can Treat Drug and Alcohol Addiction

People across Northern Ireland suffer from the disease that is addiction. There are services that can help them manage this disease. But some people may find that their road to recovery may take them quite far from home.

Liberty Home can offer world-class treatment for addiction as well as continuity of care. Contact Us to learn more.