Safe & Expert Addiction Treatment & Detox
Introduction
This page introduces the services that Smarmore Castle private rehab clinic offers to the people of Galway. We regularly welcome private patients from Galway to our residential addiction treatment programme and we can arrange sober transport services from Galway to bring you safely to our rehab. Our treatment programme is covered by VHI and those under the care of the HSE in Galway can be referred for inpatient addiction treatment to Smarmore Castle. We offer aftercare counselling online from your home in Galway. Additional services we offer to those in Galway include interventions, a meeting at your home in Galway 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 Galway which we will list on this page.
Safe Detoxification from Drugs & Alcohol
Alcohol Problems in Galway
In Galway, Ireland, there is a high proportion of heavy and problem drinkers. In 2016, 42% of drinkers reported consuming more than six drinks on a typical drinking day, and 55% were classified as hazardous drinkers. Twenty-two per cent of drinkers were diagnosed with alcohol misuse, and 11% were found to be dependent on alcohol. This is substantially higher than the rate of alcohol dependence for Ireland as a whole, which is 6.9%.
Support Frameworks
Smarmore Castle Quality Assurance policy and associated protocols are supported by frameworks such as:
- The Intertek ISO international accreditation standards
- The Professional frameworks for Smarmore Castle staff e.g. IMC, NMBI, ACI
- The Mental Health Commission Standards
- CHKS
Drug Misuse Galway
In Galway, in 2014, alcohol was the primary drug causing addiction problems (53%). This was followed by opiates (26%) and cannabis (15%). In Ireland, the number of deaths attributed to drug use among adults aged 15-64 was 71.1 deaths per million in 2013, more than three times the European average of 19.2 deaths per million.
Gambling Problems Ireland
The Irish Medical Association estimates that 1% of the Irish adult population experiences gambling addiction problems.
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Residential Rehab Treatment Clinic, Serving People in Galway
At Smarmore Castle, 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 Galway. We receive patients from Dublin, Galway, wider Ireland, the UK, the EU and internationally. We offer many different options for referral and admission for those from Galway and the rest of Ireland.
Our Rehab Treatment Programme
We facilitate one of Ireland’s most successful 12-step rehab programme
Our treatment programme is based on the clinically proven 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. At Smarmore Castle, our expert team of therapists, nurses and doctors are led by a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist.
Admissions for Patients from Galway and the Rest of Ireland
Patients from Galway and the rest of the Republic of Ireland can access detox and addiction rehab treatment at Smarmore Castle Private Clinic in the following ways:
- As a private patient
- Through a private medical insurance plan
If you are from Galway and need more information on getting access to residential rehab for alcohol, drug or gambling addiction, contact us for more information on our admissions process.
Free & Confidential Addiction Assessment
Taking the first step in seeking help can be very difficult, our team is here to help you.
Our Location, 3 Hours from Galway
Smarmore Castle is situated just 3 hours from Galway, in a stunning, countryside location in County Louth. Patients will find both comfort and privacy in a renovated 14th-century castle, housing excellent facilities including a leisure centre, gym and swimming pool. It is set within 15 acres of scenic landscape, which patients are able to explore in their leisure time.