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Drug Rehab
Drug rehab offers a place for people suffering from drug addiction to receive personalised treatment that addresses both substance use and the factors affecting their recovery.
Southern Hill provides drug rehab programmes near Norwich for adults aged 18 and over affected by substance misuse. Although we're part of a wider independent hospital, our addiction treatment services are separate from other patient areas, offering a focused, therapeutic environment for those in need.
The care you’ll receive is tailored to you, which will be based on an in-depth assessment that aims to understand your addiction and develop coping skills that allow you to achieve your recovery goals.
Our addiction treatment may involve medically assisted detox if needed and the opportunity to transition into residential rehabilitation.
For private enquiries, contact Southern Hill at 0330 159 6158.
What Is Drug Rehab
Drug rehabilitation is a structured process that allows people the time, space and support to understand their substance abuse, develop healthier coping strategies and work towards personal recovery goals.
Treatment should be comprehensive, with the understanding that drug addiction can impact a person’s physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships and is caused by no single cause but a wide array of factors.
Drug addiction treatment can begin with a medically managed detox if someone is physically dependent and suffering severe withdrawal symptoms. Therapy and other treatments are focused on the psychological side of addiction, with rehabilitation needed to understand substance use and work on achieving long-term recovery.
Who We Support at Southern Hill
Southern Hill can provide residential drug rehabilitation for adults aged 18 and over affected by substance misuse.
To decide on treatment and which treatment programmes will work best, a thorough assessment will take place that looks into medical, psychological and physical health, addiction severity and detoxification needs.
People that Southern Hill can support include:
Those with a drug addiction and needing structured treatment
Vulnerable individuals who require crisis intervention
Those who have been asked to leave another service or whose placement has broken down.
We assess people on a case-by-case basis. We treat the person, not their addiction. To inform our decisions, we’ll also consider level of substance use, withdrawal risk, medicines, previous treatment history, safeguarding issues, current social circumstances and recovery goals.
Drug Detox and the Pathway Into Rehab
Detox may be needed to help someone safely go through withdrawal and stabilise them before further treatment. An assessment beforehand will determine whether medically assisted detox is needed and whether Southern Hill is the right setting to undergo it.
We also offer the opportunity to transition into residential rehabilitation, with therapies focused on longer-term recovery, emotional wellbeing, and relapse prevention.
Going through a detox programme in a hospital setting may be better for those with higher clinical needs and more severe withdrawal risks.
What Does Drug Rehab Treatment Involve
Southern Hill’s approach involves access to tailored therapeutic programmes that focus on long-term recovery, emotional wellbeing, and relapse prevention.
Therapies that may make up an addiction treatment plan include:
Psychological therapies – Psychological therapies can help with understanding patterns of thinking, managing emotions and developing healthier coping strategies.
Individual and group therapy – Allows the time and space to explore addiction, practise mindfulness and build supportive relationships.
Trauma-informed care – Support should consider how past experiences may affect current wellbeing and behaviour, adapted for a person’s needs and stability.
Occupational therapy – Meaningful activities can help rebuild confidence, bring structure and improve everyday living skills.
Healthy routines and reintegration – Support with sleep, nutrition, exercise and preparing for life in the wider community will help long-term recovery.
Specialist Clinical Support at Southern Hill
Southern Hill provides care that approaches addiction from different angles, delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Our team at Southern Hill consists of:
Consultant Psychiatrist
Doctor
Registered Nurses
Psychology
Therapy Support Workers
Our team works together to support all stages of treatment for a holistic and effective approach to addiction treatment. All personalised plans formed by the team are reviewed and adjusted according to needs and recovery progress.
How Long Does Drug Rehab Last
The length of stay in rehab is based on progress and clinical needs. During admission, the referrals team will make a recommendation about how long someone should receive treatment.
Southern Hill offers a range of planned programmes that will be selected following the assessment.
Our drug treatment programmes include:
Restore – 10 days
Restore Plus – 14 days
The primary focus of these programmes is on withdrawal management, stabilisation and preparation for further recovery.
Rebuild – 21 days
Resolve – 28 days
Reclaim – 12 weeks
These longer programmes allow for longer-form rehabilitation and recovery planning.
Whilst these are planned lengths, treatment can be adapted, advanced or extended as clinical needs and recovery goals change.
A Dedicated Treatment Environment in Norfolk
Located in rural Norfolk, surrounded by scenic grounds and woodland area, our addiction treatment service operates out of a private portion of the hospital. This environment allows people the time and space to recover from drug addiction, away from the pressures and triggers of their normal lives.
Being in a hospital, the provided services benefit from hospital clinical infrastructure and governance.
Current facilities include ensuite bedrooms, communal lounges, dining rooms, quiet rooms and a multi-faith room. You may have access to wider hospital facilities that include therapy rooms, an Art Cottage located on the grounds and consulting and assessment rooms.
Family Involvement and Continuity of Treatment
At Southern Hill, we understand that families can be an important asset for people in recovery. We want to support those meaningful connections, so we believe in a collaborative approach with families while respecting consent, confidentiality, and safeguarding.
We also want to ensure that care continues after leaving, so we can provide regular progress updates to community teams and involved professionals.
Southern Hill can provide crisis intervention support so that vulnerable individuals maintain their placement and treatment so that recovery is not interrupted.
If transfer to another service in our network is suitable, we may help to ensure treatment is continued. Travel support may be provided and treatment days could be credited towards the new service so people don’t lose out.
Relapse Prevention and Support After Drug Rehab
Treatment is not only about what happens at rehab, but preparing people for what happens afterwards.
As part of drug addiction treatment, relapse prevention, community reintegration and discharge support will be offered to ease the transition back into everyday life. With therapy sessions, you can work on coping strategies, emotional regulation and resilience to improve how you deal with situations that before may have led to substance use.
We offer continuing aftercare support that may include recovery planning, ongoing therapy, coaching, wellbeing reviews and family support if consented and suitable.
Enquire About Drug Rehab at Southern Hill
Southern Hill is a private drug rehab in Norfolk, alongside a mental health facility that provides personalised treatment for those dealing with addiction issues. Individuals and families should discuss treatment needs and clinical suitability with our team to receive guidance on the best programme for them.
For private self-pay or Private Medical Insurance enquiries, call 0330 159 6158. All funding arrangements and any insurer authorisation should be confirmed before admission.
NHS, Local Authority and professional referrals: contact us at 0330 236 8231 or referrals@ihcm.co.uk.
If you have any more questions, use the contact form on our website, and we'll get in touch.
Drug Rehab FAQs
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Adults 18+ after an assessment determines suitability.
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Substance abuse issues and detox needs.
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If our assessment thinks it is necessary, then you may.
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A direct transition into longer rehab may be possible, depending on assessment and availability.
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Private drug rehab programme lengths depend on individual treatment plans.
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Yes, if we believe it is appropriate and have your consent.
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Contact the referrals team for a quote.
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We accept private medical insurance-funded referrals. Check with your provider to see if they cover drug addiction treatment.
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Discharge planning, support for community reintegration and helping connect with local recovery resources may be offered to help long-term recovery.
Southern Hill Hospital is a part of IHCM
Integrated Health Care Management Group (IHCM) is a UK-based health and social care management organisation. IHCM operates and manages a network of hospitals, residential and nursing care homes and supported living services, providing governance, clinical oversight and strategic leadership across the Group. Individual services are registered and regulated through their respective provider organisations, with IHCM providing the management infrastructure and support to deliver safe, high-quality and compassionate care. ihcm.co.uk