Safe & Expert Addiction Treatment & Detox
Introduction
This page introduces the services that Smarmore Castle private rehab clinic offers to the people of County Antrim. We regularly welcome private patients from County Antrim to our residential addiction treatment programme and we can arrange sober transport services from County Antrim to bring you safely to our rehab. Our treatment programme is covered by VHI and those under the care of the HSE in County Antrim can be referred for inpatient addiction treatment to Smarmore Castle. We offer aftercare counselling online from your home in County Antrim. Additional services we offer to those in County Antrim include interventions, a meeting at your home in County Antrim 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 County Antrim which we will list on this page.
Alcohol and Drug Misuse in County Antrim
In 2014, an estimated 170,000 people drank at dangerous levels in Northern Ireland. Over-consumption of alcohol can have dire consequences; alcohol binges accounted for 12,000 admissions to hospitals in 2011/12. County Antrim, and the Northern region of the country, had the second lowest rate of alcohol consumption compared to other regions in Northern Ireland in 2011. This was reflected in the low rate of alcohol-related deaths in County Antrim and the northern region of the country in 2009 compared to other areas of the country (12.7 per 100,000).
Smarmore Castle Private Clinic, serving people in County Antrim, is a residential rehab clinic providing treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and behavioural addictions including gambling. We are located very close to the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, in County Louth, just a 1.5-hour drive from County Antrim.
Personalised Treatment
Residential Rehab Treatment Clinic Serving County Antrim
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 County Antrim. We receive patients from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, the UK, the EU and further afield. We offer many different options for referral and admission.
Admissions for Patients from County Antrim and the Rest of Northern Ireland
Patients from County Antrim and the rest of Northern Ireland can access drug detoxification and addiction rehab treatment at Smarmore.
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Our Treatment Programme
The addiction treatment model at Smarmore Castle has been developed over 30 years by a world-renowned team of doctors and psychologists. We provide an intensive rehab programme that follows the 12-step model and offers a rapid admissions process. On arrival, patients receive a thorough medical assessment and physical examination. This informs the development of their personalised detox and treatment plan. The detox stage of the treatment is closely managed by our experienced medical team.
Specialist addiction therapies that form our core treatment programme include:
- Individual therapy, group therapy, CBT, Trauma therapy, grief therapy, and family therapy
- Dual diagnosis treatment for those suffering from psychological conditions like depression or an eating disorder in addition to a primary diagnosis of drug and alcohol addiction
We also offer a range of complementary therapies to patients, including:
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Equine therapy, Drumming therapy.
We develop a two-year continuing care plan for each patient after discharge.
Our programme is based on the clinically proven rehab treatment model pioneered by Castle Craig, our partner establishment in Scotland.
Our Location is 1.5 hours from County Antrim
Smarmore Castle is situated just 1.5 hours from County Antrim, in a stunning, countryside location in County Louth, Republic of Ireland. Patients will find both comfort and privacy in a renovated 14th-century castle, housing excellent facilities including:
- Gym
- 22 metre, heated swimming pool
- Sauna and steam room
- 15 acres of scenic landscape, which patients are able to explore in their leisure time
Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous in County Antrim
We recommend you begin your journey to abstinence by seeking self-help through attending peer support groups in County Antrim. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings are organised across Northern Ireland, in County Antrim, Belfast, Derry, and Lisburn, among others. They provide an invaluable network of support for those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Free Confidential Addiction Assessment
Reaching out for help can feel daunting, our team is here to guide you.
Contact us 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 County Antrim 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 County Antrim, please contact us for advice.
Health and Fitness at Smarmore Castle
At Smarmore Castle, we value physical health as much as psychological well-being. Sustained alcohol and drug misuse damages the body’s organs and can impair cognitive abilities. An essential part of the recovery process is repairing this damage through a programme of exercise and healthy eating.
Exercise releases endorphins which produce a natural high, boosting feelings of well-being and positivity. This can help to relieve the emotional stress the patient may experience during their early recovery period.