Woman detoxed alone in B&B after failing to access local treatment
Summary
Katrina McGibbon from Lurgan, in Northern Ireland, had to go through detox alone in a B&B because she couldn't find local inpatient addiction treatment. The Southern Trust in Northern Ireland does not have its own inpatient rehab facility, causing some people to rely on services in other areas or handle detox alone.Key Facts
- Katrina McGibbon paid to stay in a B&B to detox from alcohol and drugs because she couldn't find local support.
- The Southern Trust in Northern Ireland lacks a dedicated inpatient addiction rehab center.
- People needing inpatient treatment are assessed by a community addiction team and may be referred to facilities in other regions.
- Inpatient rehab offers 24-hour care, including detox, therapy, and relapse-prevention planning.
- Regional inpatient units have limited beds and waiting times that vary; some locations have no waiting lists.
- Campaigners call this a "postcode lottery," as some people must either rely on services outside their area or pay for private treatment.
- Emma Metcalfe, an addiction recovery campaigner, has started a volunteer support service called Hand of Hope.
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