Legal Highs Addiction Treatment

As the sheer volume and variety of legal highs have increased in the UK so has the need for effective legal high addiction treatment. Many people are not even aware that these drugs can be addictive and so also don’t realise that there is effective treatment available. Banbury Lodge provides comprehensive legal high addiction treatment for anyone who is struggling. The first step is to recognise that you need help so you can then work through the critical stages of recovery treatment.

Do I need legal high addiction treatment?

This is the first question you need to ask yourself and it is often not as easy to answer as some people imagine. Addiction can develop sneakily, and you may not notice it until it has done considerable damage to your life. To help you recognise if you need legal high addiction treatment, here are some more questions to ask yourself:

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• Do I find myself using legal highs more often than I intended, even when I know it’s not a good idea?
• Have I tried to cut back or quit using legal highs but found it harder than I expected because of legal high withdrawal symptoms?
• Is my use of legal highs starting to interfere with my job, relationships or health?
• Am I hiding my legal high use from friends or family because I’m worried about what they might think?
• Do I feel anxious or restless when I don’t have access to legal highs?

If any of these questions are making you think twice, it might be time to consider legal high addiction treatment.

What types of legal high addiction treatment are available?

Banbury Lodge provides treatment for various forms of legal high addiction, including:

Here are the different stages of legal high addiction treatment at Banbury Lodge:

Stage one: Legal high detox

Have you ever tried to quit legal highs or cut down before? If so, you have probably already experienced one of the biggest obstacles to sobriety: legal high withdrawal. This is when your body reacts to not getting the substances it has become used to and you might feel anxious, restless or even physically unwell.

Legal high withdrawal symptoms can vary depending on the specific drugs you’ve been using but the discomfort can cause you to relapse to make the symptoms stop. That is why detoxing in a safe, supportive environment where you’re not alone in dealing with these challenges is so important.

At Banbury Lodge, we are here to help you get through the legal high detox phase as smoothly as possible. Our team understands what you’re going through and will give you a full medical assessment and create a bespoke detox plan to fit your needs. Legal high detox can be a very challenging phase but it is the foundation of a successful recovery.

What to expect from legal high withdrawal?

Legal high withdrawal can be a bit unpredictable because it depends on your health, the specific substances you’ve been using, how much and for how long. Some legal highs can cause withdrawal symptoms that are more physical while others might primarily affect your mood and emotions. Everyone’s experience is a little different, but some of the most common legal high withdrawal symptoms include:

• Anxiety
• Restlessness
• Trouble sleeping
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Headaches
• Nausea
• General malaise
• Intense legal high cravings

Banbury Lodge’s detox team will help you deal with legal high withdrawal symptoms so you can get through this phase with relative ease and comfort. Legal high withdrawal might be tough, but it’s a sign that your body is healing, and with our help, you can get through it and move forward to the next stage…

Stage two: Legal high rehab

Detox clears your body of legal highs but rehab is where you start understanding the “why” behind your use. It is designed to help you figure out what led you to legal highs in the first place and how to deal with those issues in a less harmful way.

During legal high rehab, you will learn how to handle stress, anxiety and any other challenges without turning back to substances. This is your time, to be honest with yourself and to start making changes that will stick. Legal high rehab is where it happens, whether it’s learning new coping strategies, finding better ways to manage your emotions or just learning to forgive yourself.

What can I expect from legal high rehab in Banbury Lodge?

Banbury Lodge is an inpatient rehab centre where we mix different therapies to give you a well-rounded approach to recovery. This approach is designed to give you the tools to move forward, leaving legal highs behind for good confidently. Some of our most important forms of therapy include:

One-on-one therapy

These personal sessions are where you can really dig into what led you to legal highs in the first place. It is a space for deep, personal reflection and growth where you will learn to break the cycle of legal high dependency and abuse.

Group therapy

There is real strength in number and our group therapy sessions give you the chance to connect with people in the same boat. Sharing your story and hearing others’ can be incredibly empowering, reminding you that you are not alone and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Mindfulness and meditation

These practices are all about helping you find calm in the chaos. By learning to be present and centred, you can start to break the cycle of stress that often leads back to using drugs.

Family therapy

Legal highs can distance you from the people who care about you. Family therapy is about mending those relationships and building a supportive network that can help you stay on track in the future.

Motivational interviewing

Sometimes, finding the drive to keep going can be tough. Motivational interviewing focuses on helping you rediscover your personal reasons for recovery and using them to fuel your journey forward.

Aftercare and ongoing support

Our aftercare programme is designed to keep you connected and supported as you transition back into everyday life. This includes regular check-ins, continued group therapy each week for a year and practical tools to help you stay on track. This helps to ensure that the progress you’ve made at Banbury Lodge continues to grow long after you leave.

Begin legal high addiction treatment today

Don’t let legal highs dictate your life another day. Banbury Lodge’s comprehensive approach to legal high addiction treatment can ensure that you receive the care and support you need to achieve lasting recovery. Reach out to us today and we will walk this journey by your side.

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