Alcohol Rehab Buckinghamshire

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Buckinghamshire is a ceremonial county in South East England and is one of the home counties. The largest settlement in the county is Milton Keynes, and the 2021 census puts the county’s population at around 840,000 people.

Aside from those people, the county is also home to the Chiltern Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s also home to Pinewood Studios, a major film and television studio.

However, while there is a lot to offer in the county, there are some in the area who will drink to excess and will need an alcohol rehab in Buckinghamshire to help them overcome their addiction. 

Some may find that leaving England and coming to Sierra Recovery in Spain may be better suited for their treatment goals.

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Alcohol's Effects on the Mind

Alcohol is sometimes referred to as ‘liquid courage’ or ‘Dutch courage.’ This is because consuming alcohol can lower a person’s inhibition. In some cases, this can be benign, such as when a person is at a pub, and they’re steeling their nerves to talk to a stranger.

However, there are also cases where this lack of inhibition can be detrimental to a person. This lack of inhibition can make a person more impulsive, which makes them more likely to engage in risky behaviours that may end in an accident.

It can also impair a person’s decision-making abilities. Even a small amount can affect a person’s ability to judge situations and make appropriate decisions. This, combined with reduced coordination, is part of the reason why operating heavy machinery such as an automobile while under the influence of alcohol is so dangerous.

Alcohol use can also impact a person’s emotional state. It can reduce their ability to manage stress effectively, so they can become more emotional or aggressive when they drink.

Alcohol Use in Buckinghamshire

Alcohol use is prevalent in Buckinghamshire. In 2018, estimates suggested that more than 3,600 adults in the county were dependent on alcohol, which translates to about 8.7 per 1,000 people. This is lower than the national average of 13.7 per 1,000. It’s estimated that most people who are alcohol-dependent are not currently in treatment for their condition.

Binge drinking, which is defined as men drinking more than 8 units of alcohol or women drinking 6 units at a single time, is also relatively high in Buckinghamshire.

These figures underscore the need for treatment programmes to help people get sober and prevent relapse, which is fairly common with substance use. 

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Buckinghamshire

Despite the need for rehabilitation and support in the area, there are few places where a person can seek treatment. Some of the recovery options in Buckinghamshire include:

One Recovery Bucks - Aylesbury

They provide drug and alcohol support to reduce harm.

5-7 Walton St, Aylesbury HP20 1TZ

Other Addiction Resources in Buckinghamshire

There are also other options for alcohol treatment in Buckinghamshire if private rehab centres are not feasible. These options include:

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA provides counselling services and support groups for people who struggle with their drinking. Their meetings can be found here.

Why Come to Our Private Rehab in Malaga

While the limited rehabilitation programmes in Buckinghamshire can help a person get the treatment they need, there are still reasons to come to our rehab clinic in Spain. Some of the benefits of coming to us for rehabilitation over local treatment options include:

Privacy

Some people value their privacy. Coming to us puts distance between a person and prying eyes, ensuring their privacy when they receive drug or alcohol treatment.

While rehab services from the NHS are generally free of charge, private rehab facilities are often rather costly. Coming to us in Spain means accessing the same standard of care at a fraction of the price.

Coming to us over seeking treatment in a centre in Buckinghamshire can put distance between a person and their triggers and enablers. This can give them the space they need to focus on the recovery process.

Malaga also has a mild climate that attracts people from Northern Europe. This climate is what makes it a population holiday destination. This climate can help a person feel more relaxed during rehab treatment. 

Our facility is located some distance away from the beach and is in the mountains. This relative isolation can give a person breathing room to allow them to think and reflect on their addiction and recovery.

Malaga also has numerous historical sites from the Romans and the Moors, as well as many popular destinations to explore. 

How Alcohol Use Can Affect Relationships

As mentioned before, alcohol abuse can affect a person’s mental state and make them more emotional or belligerent. This can lead to misunderstandings. Arguments and even physical altercations with other people. Addiction to alcohol can damage and end relationships with loved ones.

As with many other forms of addiction, Alcohol Use Disorder or AUD can cause a person to neglect their responsibilities. They may miss important events because they’d rather spend that time drinking. 

Alcohol use doesn’t just affect personal relationships. It can also affect professional relationships as well. Other than neglecting responsibilities, being drunk at work can affect a person’s performance, which can cause conflict with colleagues and superiors. This can lead to job loss or demotions, which can lead to a reduction in pay.

The financial strain from a reduction in pay can cause more resentment and strain in personal relationships, especially if a person has dependents or is the primary breadwinner in the household.

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Getting to Our Addiction Treatment Centre in Spain

The best way to get to our treatment centre in Malaga is to take a plane.  Relative to other airports, London Heathrow Airport is near Buckinghamshire. From there, a person can take a nonstop flight to Malaga via British Airways. The flight should last just under 3 hours.

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Long-Term Health Effects of Alcohol Use

Alcohol use can have serious, long-term health effects. One effect is that it can make alcohol detox worse when a person tries to quit. A serious form of alcohol withdrawal is delirium tremens (DTs), which is a rare condition associated with severe AUD. DTs can be life-threatening if not treated. The possibility of DTs and other withdrawal symptoms can make it necessary for a person to detox in a professional alcohol and drug rehab centre.

Beyond making detox more difficult, another consequence of drinking liquor is that it can damage the liver. It can cause a person to develop cirrhosis, which is an irreversible scarring of the liver. The scar tissue can prevent the liver from functioning properly.

Alcohol is also a depressant, and it can exacerbate underlying mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. It can also cause a person to develop these disorders if they don’t have them before.

You Can Beat Alcohol Addiction

People drink for various reasons. They drink to celebrate, they drink to relax, they drink to mourn, or they drink as part of a social practice. However, some people can lose control of their drinking and will need addiction rehab. Sierra Recovery can offer behavioural health treatment that can help a person recover from AUD. Contact us to learn more.

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