Codeine Addiction Treatment | Codeine Rehab and Codeine Detox

Codeine rehab involves attending a specialist rehab treatment programme dedicated to helping people overcome a dependency on codeine. There are two main options for codeine rehab, inpatient and outpatient, with inpatient codeine rehab offering a number of advantages including:

• A totally immersive recovery environment
• Zero access to codeine or other substances
• 24/7 support from expert recovery and medical professionals
• Sanctuary from codeine cravings and triggers
• Access to specialist therapies and activities

Inpatient codeine rehab also gives you the chance to build bonds and mutually supportive relationships with other clients as well as the staff. This is crucial because connection with others is one of the most powerful weapons in recovery. Connection helps to break isolation, provides accessible support from understanding people and creates an environment of understanding and acceptance.

The first step to recovery is recognising that a problem exists and making the decision to do something about it. This is often easier said than done because you may be in denial about your dependency or scared about what recognising it may mean.

To help you assess whether you need codeine rehab, take our simple quiz:

• Do you find yourself taking higher doses of codeine than you did when you first started?
• Do you need to take codeine more often in order to get the same effect?
• Are there times when you have felt like you can’t stop taking codeine even if you wanted to?
• Have any of your relationships been affected by your codeine use?
• Do you ever find yourself lying or making excuses to cover up your codeine use?
• Have you tried to stop taking codeine but relapsed due to cravings, withdrawal symptoms or difficult moments or feelings?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you likely need codeine rehab to help you address your dependency and regain control of your life.

There is no one better to ask for advice on how to make the most of your time in codeine rehab than our former clients. We spoke to some of them to uncover their top tips on how to get the best out of an inpatient codeine rehab programme:

Give 100% energy and commitment to your recovery

Undergoing codeine rehab is a major undertaking and to get the most out of it, you need to be fully committed to the programme and give your all in everything you do. This will help you to gain the most benefit from the treatments and therapies on offer to ensure that every moment is used in an effective way.

As our former client, Ellen, explains: “Be prepared to put as much effort into recovery as you have into your addiction and you won’t regret it. Your new life will soon begin.”

Get to know the other people in codeine rehab

Forming meaningful bonds with the other people in your group can be incredibly beneficial to your recovery. They can help support you during difficult moments during your stay in codeine rehab and can be priceless in helping you stay determined and motivated after you leave.

Our former client, Richard, explains how getting to know the other clients during his stay helped him: “You are understood and accepted straight away, which is a revelation because you’ve spent so long thinking nobody understands you. We still have two WhatsApp groups – one for those I met in the first two weeks and one for the second two weeks – and we all celebrate each other’s milestones.”

Be honest and open during your time in codeine rehab

Like other types of drug addiction, a dependency on codeine can make you lie to yourself and others. But in order to make the most of your time in codeine rehab, you need to be honest with yourself and our counsellors about where you are at, how you’re feeling and what help and support you need.

Our former client, Daniel, highlights the importance of honest communication and openness: “More than anything, recovery is about communication. Addiction has a stigma attached to it so you go into denial and become a proficient liar, learning how to hide things simply because you don’t want to communicate. At rehab, you will realise most people don’t think it’s a bad thing. It’s just a fear and it’s about getting over that and starting your recovery journey.”

If you are ready to start a new life free from codeine, get in touch with Recovery Lighthouse today. Our codeine rehab programmes will give you all the tools and knowledge you need to get sober and maintain your sobriety for the rest of your life.