Kent is a county in England, sometimes called the Garden of England, for its lush landscapes, orchards, and vineyards. Its location makes it an excellent transportation hub to London and Mainland Europe.

However, despite all that Kent has to offer, many within its boroughs and districts will struggle with addiction.

How Addiction Affects Your Loved Ones

Addiction is not something that happens in a vacuum. While it can profoundly affect a person, it can also affect the people around them. Addiction can strain a person’s relationships, as watching a person go through it can be demanding on loved ones. It can cause emotional turmoil and resentment within a family or friend group.

Many people may distance themselves from a person who is going through addiction. Sometimes, this is because they want to protect themselves from the consequences of substance misuse. This can also be because some people who go through addiction may change and become more belligerent and temperamental.

However, it can also just be hard for some people to watch a person they love go through addiction. It can be excruciating for a person to see a loved one be high or drunk. Many people are aware of the health consequences of using specific substances, and they may feel like every day is a step closer to what can feel like an inevitable outcome. Some people can feel a persistent sense of dread regarding a loved one’s addiction as they may feel like the worst news can come at any time and that there’s nothing that they can do about it.

This is why many rehabilitation programmes integrate family therapy into their treatment. It helps repair the relationship strain and empowers family members and other loved ones to be active participants in a person’s recovery.

Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Kent

The total population of Kent stands at roughly 1.6 million people as of the 2022 census, making it the fifth-most populous county in England. While many of those people will drink alcohol and even use drugs without becoming addicted, some will, and they will need comprehensive services to recover. There are community resources that can offer support to people who struggle with addiction. However, some people may require the intensive treatment that comes with being in an addiction treatment centre.

Options for Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Kent

Because some need treatment in Kent, there are some treatment options in the county. Some of the rehab services in Kent include:

This centre is a nine-bed facility that provides alcohol detox services to men and women who want to overcome addiction.

Fant Oast, Upper Fant Rd, Maidstone ME16 8DE, United Kingdom

Bridge House at Fant Oast Detoxification Unit

This charity offers services for those who are experiencing difficulties with drug and alcohol misuse.

Kenward Trust, Kenward Rd, Yalding, Maidstone ME18 6AH, United Kingdom

Kenward Trust

This centre offers information for those who want to overcome addiction and provides additional support such as support for families, mental health support, and group meetings.

Mill House, Mill St, Maidstone ME15 6XH, United Kingdom

West Kent Recovery Service - Maidstone

This centre offers a variety of therapies, including relapse prevention therapy, holistic treatment, and individual counselling for those struggling with addiction.

Maidstone House, The Business Terrace, King St, Maidstone ME15 6JQ, United Kingdom

AIM Recovery

Why Come to South Africa for Rehabilitation?

While the options for recovery in Kent may be helpful, there are still a number of reasons to come to South Africa for treatment. These reasons include:

Cost

The biggest benefit of alcohol and drug rehab in South Africa is that it costs a fraction of what treatment would cost in centres in Kent or anywhere else in the United Kingdom. Alcohol and drug addiction can often drain a person’s finances, so cost-effective rehab clinics can become a priority for people seeking addiction treatment.

Privacy

For many people, addiction can be a personal struggle and they may not want others to know that they are seeking treatment. Going to a rehab near Kent may run the risk of word getting out to their local community, which is less likely to happen with a rehab clinic in South Africa.

Diverse Cultures

South Africa is a culturally diverse country. This means that being immersed in cultural diversity can give a person different perspectives on life, which can affect how they see themselves and their struggles.

Empathetic Staff

Many people who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction can face scorn or derision from people around them because many people do not understand the nature of addiction. That is not going to be a problem with the staff of Liberty Home’s rehab clinic. They are recovering from addiction themselves, so they know firsthand how hard it can be to overcome substance misuse.

Distance and Isolation

A patient will be in a controlled environment in a residential rehab programme. While inside that environment, they will be isolated from the people and circumstances that contributed to their addiction. This isolation can give them the clarity they need to reflect on their addiction and resolve to change for the better. They may not be able to have this distance in a rehab centre in Kent.

Intensive Treatment

A major benefit of inpatient rehab treatment in South Africa is that a person can receive intensive treatment for addiction. For people with moderate to severe substance use disorders, this level of care may be necessary.

How A Life Can Change After Treatment

As mentioned above, many rehabilitation centres can help a person repair their relationships. However, drug and alcohol rehabilitation can also change a person’s life in other ways. One way is that many people who struggle with addiction do so because they have an underlying mental health condition that either hasn’t been diagnosed or addressed. Many rehab facilities offer Dual Diagnosis treatment and help people overcome not just addiction, but also manage co-occurring disorders.

Addiction can also affect a person’s physical health and rehabs often offer holistic treatments that focus on overall wellbeing, so physical fitness is often a part of recovery. This can help someone rebuild their strength and mitigate some of the physical consequences of substance addiction.

On the topic of holistic treatments, alternative therapies such as yoga can become part of a person’s routine even after their treatment as some can find that they enjoy it or that it helps them maintain their sobriety.

How to Get to Our Private Rehab Centre

Kent does not have a dedicated airport. The closest airport to Kent is London Heathrow Airport. This can be convenient for people who want to go to Cape Town as there are direct flights from Heathrow to Cape Town. There are services to help a person get to Heathrow from Kent such as:

By Train: Take a train to London Paddington and transfer to the Heathrow Express to go directly to the airport.

By Bus: National Express offers services that go directly to Heathrow.

Maintaining Sobriety After Treatment

Relapse is common with substance addiction. When a person leaves the controlled environment of an inpatient rehab, they may find themselves struggling with their cravings or their triggers. While a treatment plan will often account for this, many can still find themselves using substances again.

There are ways that a person can minimise their chances of relapsing. Going to a sober living programme can help a person practice living independently while also continuing to receive treatment. This can be vital for helping someone navigate the world as a sober person.

Outpatient rehab can also help a person maintain their sobriety. But other options to prevent relapse can include joining a support group or going to therapy.

Another thing you should do before inpatient treatment is to prepare other aspects of your life for your absence. Depending on your needs, you could be absent for up to 8 weeks, so any children or pets you have will need to be cared for. Ensuring your partner or family is ready to help and support you is essential while you seek treatment.

We Want to Help You Overcome Drug or Alcohol Addiction

People who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse can often find that they need help to overcome their condition. While there are some who can do it all on their own, the vast majority of people will need help. Liberty Home can offer the help that can help a person get their drug or alcohol use under control. Contact us now and we begin helping you or a loved one.