Alcohol Rehab Explained
Having a glass of alcoholic beverage from time to time is a common way to relax and unwind after a long day. But when drinking becomes a habit, what was once a harmless indulgence turns into an alcohol addiction. Otherwise referred to as ‘alcohol use disorder’ or simply ‘alcoholism’, it’s a severe issue caused by excessive drinking. Affected people eventually become unable to manage their daily tasks without alcohol.
Over time, alcoholism can have serious and detrimental effects on your mental and physical well-being. In the worst cases, it even leads to death. Fortunately, if you’re dealing with alcohol addiction, you don’t need to go through it on your own. The compassionate, professional treatment we provide will help you overcome this problem and support you throughout the healing process.
Our Alcohol Rehab Treatment Clinics
Within our nationwide network of state-of-the-art clinics, we offer both residential and outpatient alcohol rehab programmes, helping people regain sobriety and stay on the right track. Get in touch with us today to find a facility near you, begin your treatment and lasting road to recovery.
Fast Access to Residential Treatment
We are currently able to offer fast access to private inpatient treatment. Please call us today and speak to one of our expert advisors.
Call in confidence: 0800 0148 970
When to get Alcohol Addiction Help
Alcoholism is a persistent health condition that causes emotional, psychological, and physical reliance on alcoholic beverages. This dependency continues even when the person suffers harmful consequences. Despite efforts, affected people find themselves unable to quit drinking.
If you suspect you may be suffering from alcohol addiction, there are several common symptoms you should pay attention to. Recognising these is important and will help you decide whether to seek professional help.
Here are the typical signs to look out for:
- Strong urge to drink that affects your focus and mood
- Feeling that alcohol is controlling your life
- Engaging in heavy drinking by yourself to the point of losing consciousness
- Higher tolerance to alcohol that requires you to drink larger amounts in order to feel the effects of intoxication
- Being dishonest about your drinking behaviour
- Failing to attend important events as a result of excessive drinking
In addition to considering these symptoms, it’s a good idea to undergo screening. This will help you determine with greater certainty whether you’re, in fact, dealing with alcoholism. A popular screening method is the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), which involves a set of questions designed to assess your drinking habits and your susceptibility to alcohol addiction.
What Happens in Alcohol Rehab?
At Addiction Rehab, alcohol rehab is included in our extensive program for treating addiction. Once you’re ready to initiate your journey towards health and sobriety, you’ll first undergo an evaluation of alcohol dependency. All of our facilities throughout the UK provide an assessment with our addiction experts free of charge. After completing it, you’ll commence your path towards healing.
For best results, we recommend you spend 28 days at one of our many facilities under inpatient treatment. However, if you can’t commit to this timeframe for any reason, we can customise our programme so that you can fit it into your schedule and attend it at your convenience.
Alcohol detox
Generally speaking, the first phase of rehabilitation is medically supervised detoxification. However, not everyone needs it, and the severity of your dependency will determine whether you should undergo this process. In case you do, our medical staff will aid you while you abstain from drinking. They’ll also be there to help you cope with alcohol withdrawal symptoms that are a typical consequence of quitting alcohol.
If necessary, we’ll provide you with medication to ease any discomfort in the process. Either way, we’ll ensure that our staff is always available to support you during detox and prepare you for the next step.
Therapy
Once the withdrawal symptoms subside, you’ll commence the actual treatment. The intensive programme we offer consists of individual and group therapy sessions, focusing on the latter.
We use methods that have proven effective in our extensive experience with treating unhealthy alcohol use. They include the following:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Transactional analysis (TA)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Trauma therapy
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Holistic therapies
- Family and couples therapy
In addition to these techniques, we strive to elevate your overall well-being, placing importance on strengthening your body, mind, and spirit. So, while attending our rehab programme, you’ll also participate in yoga and meditation sessions, take walks, and enjoy other uplifting activities. However, keep in mind that the exact content of your treatment will depend on the rehab facility in which you’re receiving your therapy.
FREE Addiction Assessment
If your or a loved one are struggling with addiction, we understand the challenges you’re facing and we’re here to offer compassionate help.
Our highly trained advisers are available to speak to you right away, simply call 0808 252 3379 today.
We can discuss your concerns in complete confidence, explore the options for treatment, and help you to understand what will work best for you.
We’ll also help you to book your free addiction assessment there and then, with appointments usually available within only a few days.
We understand that taking the first step can be the most difficult, but we’re here to support – with no pressure or judgement.
Professional and compassionate help is just a phone call or click away.
What Strategies are Used to Treat Alcoholism?
We use a number of effective and time-tested techniques to help people overcome addiction and stay sober. Within the private treatment, you may undergo detox if it proves necessary during your assessment. Of course, you’ll have the full support of our medical staff, who’ll monitor the whole process and ensure you’re comfortable.
The next stage of your rehab will consist of intensive therapy for alcohol dependency. You’ll attend both individual and group sessions, during which we’ll help you pinpoint and tackle the root cause of your addiction. With new introspection and enhanced self-awareness, you’ll be on the path to recuperation.
When providing treatments, we consider the unique needs of each participant, making sure everyone can make the most of the time they spend with us, regardless of their situation. Finally, our methods are aligned with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Therefore, all the techniques we use are backed by science and grounded in evidence.
More specifically, our programme includes the following:
- Free and confidential assessment session, where you’ll be able to openly talk about your struggles to an addiction expert who’ll help you understand the process of rehabilitation and everything it entails
- Supervised detox lasting from 7 to 10 days (if necessary)
- Individual therapy in person
- Online therapy sessions
- Group therapy
- Therapy for families and couples
- Option to attend 12-step support groups
- Science-backed therapy and a variety of wellness activities
- Free post-treatment care and family counselling sessions for a year after fully completing the treatment programme
Finally, apart from our inpatient programme, we also provide outpatient and day-care addiction support options including on-line. These options will serve as an initial treatment for those just starting rehab but also as added support to those who’ve already finalised their inpatient programme.
Aftercare
Our efforts and commitment to your well-being don’t end with the completion of your therapy. Instead, we continue to be actively involved in your recovery. Namely, we provide extensive post-treatment care to all participants who finish our alcohol rehab programme. As a result, you’ll receive continued support and therapy after you return to your normal day-to-day activities.
On top of that, you’ll also have a chance to attend various events for current and former attendees of our programmes. Being part of a large and compassionate community will give you plenty of support as you recover and regain your health.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction
ends up being the biggest step of your life
Tiptoe if you must, but take the step
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Specialists
Without a doubt, alcohol addiction can negatively affect all aspects of your life, including your health and mental well-being. But thankfully, with the right approach and quality care, this disorder is highly treatable.
With their vast and relevant experience, our addiction specialists can provide you with effective support and treatment. While they aid you in overcoming the negative effects of excessive and prolonged alcohol intake, they’ll also help you get to the bottom of the issue and tackle the root causes behind your dependency.
Furthermore, each of our facilities offers a supportive environment, surrounding you with compassion, peace, and tranquillity. Thanks to that, you’ll be able to fully focus on your recovery without distractions. So, if alcohol addiction is affecting your health and relationships and reducing the quality of your life, it’s time to put a stop to it. Visit one of our centres, and we’ll guide you back to health and well-being.
Start your recovery today!
