Safe & Expert Addiction Treatment & Detox
Introduction
This page introduces the services that Smarmore Castle private rehab clinic offers to the people of Dundalk. We regularly welcome private patients from Dundalk to our residential addiction treatment programme and we can arrange sober transport services from Dundalk to bring you safely to our rehab. Our treatment programme is covered by VHI and those under the care of the HSE in Dundalk can be referred for inpatient addiction treatment to Smarmore Castle. We offer aftercare counselling online from your home in Dundalk. Additional services we offer to those in Dundalk include interventions, a meeting at your home in Dundalk or online that helps people realise that they have an addiction and need help. There are also various free alcohol and drug treatment services in Dundalk which we will list on this page.
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Alcohol and Drug Misuse Rates in Dundalk, Ireland
In 2011, the North East of Ireland, including Dundalk, had the highest recorded number of drug and alcohol-related deaths in the country. Lack of access to detox and residential rehab facilities was likely to have been a factor in this mortality rate.
Between 2008-2010, County Louth, including Drogheda, was classified in the second-highest category when it came to a number of patients treated with problem drug use, compared to other counties in Ireland. Across Ireland, drug-related deaths have shown an upward trend between 2009 and 2014.
There are high alcohol consumption rates in Dundalk compared to other countries in Europe. The average Irish person aged over 15 years old consumed the equivalent of 10.93 litres of pure alcohol in 2015. In 2014, among drinkers in Ireland aged 18-75, 6.9% were found to be dependent on alcohol. Alcohol dependence was most common for 18-24 year olds (14.7%). Over-consumption of alcohol has tragic results, with the rate of alcohol-related liver disease trebling in Ireland between 1995 and 2013.
Gambling Problems Ireland
The Irish Medical Association estimates that 1% of the Irish adult population experiences gambling addiction problems.
Working Together For Your Recovery
Inpatient Rehab Treatment Clinic, near Dundalk
At Smarmore, our mission is to provide the highest quality and most effective treatment for our patients and those suffering from alcohol, drug and gambling addiction in Dundalk. We receive patients from Dublin, Dundalk, wider Ireland, the UK, the EU and the rest of the world. We offer many different options for referral and admission.
Admissions for Patients from Dundalk and the Rest of Ireland
Patients from Dundalk and the rest of the Republic of Ireland can access detox and addiction rehab treatment at Smarmore in the following ways:
- As a private patient
- Through a private medical insurance plan
Contact us for more information on our admissions process.
Our Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling Treatment Programme
At Smarmore Castle, our expert team of therapists, nurses and doctors are led by a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist. We provide an intensive, 12-step rehab and detox programme which includes:
- Rapid admissions process,
- Thorough medical assessment and full physical examination,
- Detoxification from alcohol and drugs, managed by our medical team,
- Specialist addiction therapies including individual therapy, group therapy, CBT, Trauma therapy, grief therapy,
- Complementary addiction therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, equine therapy and drumming therapy,
- Dual diagnosis treatment including eating disorders and depression,
- Use of our 22 metre indoor heated swimming pool with sauna and steam room, gym and sports with our fitness instructor,
- 16 acres of private gardens,
- Family therapy programme,
- Continuing care after discharge.
Our residential rehabilitation treatment programme is based on the clinically proven rehab treatment model pioneered by Castle Craig, our partner establishment in Scotland. This addiction treatment model has been developed for over 30 years by a world-renowned team of doctors and psychologists.
Location: 30 Minutes from Dundalk
Smarmore Castle is situated just 30 minutes from Dundalk, in a stunning, countryside location in County Louth. Patients will find both privacy and comfort in a renovated 14th-century castle, housing excellent facilities including a leisure centre, gym and 22 metre, indoor swimming pool. Patients are able to explore the 15 acres of scenic landscape in their spare time.
Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous Dundalk
We recommend you begin your journey to abstinence by seeking self-help through attending 12 Step peer support groups near Dundalk. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are organised across Ireland, in Dublin, Cork, Tipperary, Limmerick, Galway, among others. They provide an invaluable network of support for those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction in Dundalk, Ireland.
Free & Confidential Addiction Assessment
Taking the first step in seeking help can be very difficult, our team is here to help you.
Contact Us at Smarmore for Addiction Advice
The team at Smarmore Castle is always available to answer questions about our rehab treatment programme, admissions, or funding. If you are from Dundalk and are thinking of entering rehab or if you are the family member, friend or employer of someone who is suffering from an alcohol or drug addiction in Dundalk, please contact us for support.