Alcohol Clinic

The following treat alcohol clinic information has been prepared under the supervision of Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist Dr Bruce Trathen MBBS MRCPsych, and Senior Addictions Therapist David Goodlad FRSPH MA Dip. MBACP (Snr. Accred) UKRC NCAC CADC.

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What is an alcohol clinic?

A treat alcohol clinic is a facility designed to help an individual overcome both the physical and psychological dependencies that exist within alcohol addiction. Treat alcohol rehabilitation centers can offer treatment either on an inpatient or outpatient basis. The most intensive alcohol rehabilitation programs will be offered by a residential treat alcohol rehab.

The advantage of a residential treat alcohol clinic is that it offers treatment in an extremely supportive environment. Each day spent in treat alcohol rehabilitation is highly structured in order to get the most out of the program, and highly qualified staff members are available to provide support every step of the way. This is particularly valuable during the physical detox stage of treat alcohol rehabilitation. To detox from alcohol can be extremely dangerous if it is not managed medically, and so staff in a treat alcohol rehab will make the detox as safe and comfortable as possible.

Whilst in a treat alcohol clinic, intensive psychological support is also provided. This is a vital part of the recovery process as it is important for the individual to understand the reasons behind their addiction before they can learn to take control of it. The increased knowledge about the psychological aspects of addiction will also enable the individual to work on relapse prevention techniques in the future. This will help to keep their recovery on track when they leave the treat alcohol rehab.

What are the warning signs that indicate someone needs alcohol rehab?

It is important to remember that an alcohol dependency can be psychological as well as physical. Many people think that in order to require a treat alcohol rehabilitation, the person needs to be drinking first thing in the morning every morning. This is not the case. Some individuals are able to go for weeks or even months without drinking, but when they do drink it will always spiral out of control. These individuals will benefit from the support offered in a treat alcohol clinic.

A treat alcohol rehab will also help those individuals who have a physical dependency on alcohol. This means that their body has become used to having a certain level of alcohol present, and when this is absent, the body goes into withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms can include sweating, shaking, vomiting, cramping, and in some circumstances can lead to seizures which have the potential to be fatal. This is why it is vital that anyone who is physically dependent on alcohol seeks the medical support offered by a treat alcohol clinic before engaging fully in the therapeutic programme.

Types of residential alcohol rehab center

The advantage of a private treat alcohol clinic is that it can be accessed immediately. Within addiction, there is often a narrow window of opportunity when the person is willing to accept help and so it can be extremely helpful to be able to get someone into an alcohol rehab program the day they ask for help.

Some people may also wish to consider a private overseas alcohol rehab programme. This enables the person to have some time away to really focus on getting themselves better whilst being removed from the environment where the addiction currently exists. This option can also be particularly attractive to those individuals who have already attempted to complete an alcohol rehab programme in the UK without any success.

How long treatment for alcoholism at a residential alcohol rehab center take?

The time required for a person to safely detox in a treat alcohol rehab is typically between 7-10 days; however it is important to remember that other physical issues such a liver damage or nutritional issues will take longer to address.

The psychological side of the addiction takes longer to deal with. The minimum duration of treatment recommended in a treat alcohol rehab is 28 days, but for long-standing severe addictions, longer may be required. Most clinics will offer treatment programmes of 12 weeks or longer.

How much does a residential alcohol rehab center cost?

Triage Healthcare recognises that there is a deficit in the provision of affordable private treatment for addictions in the UK. High quality free advice and information is provided to all, as well as best-value private treatment to individuals with a limited budget. If you arrange treatment through Triage Healthcare you will never pay more and in some cases you will pay less for residential treatment than by booking direct with a treatment centre.

Where to find residential alcohol rehab centers in the UK

There are a number of different treatments available. It is important that the treatment is tailored to the individual - addiction is different for each person; there is no “one-size-fits-all solution”. In order to find out the treatment that represents the best chance of success for all concerned, call one of our experienced advisors. Our advice is all completely free and confidential.