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Last Updated: May 12th 2015

There are many different types of addictions, from drugs and alcohol to gambling. We have alcohol treatment centres and drug rehab clinics offering counselling in London and the Greater London area. Call 0808 163 9632 for immediate access.

We are a UK-based non-profit organisation operating alcohol treatment centres for Londoners. Our alcohol rehab centres in London provide 24 HR access to knowledgable alcohol detoxification advisors at no cost.

The capital and largest city in the UK, London has 8,250,205 residents and 15.56%% of the populace of England. London has dealt with the same problems as other parts of the UK and that includes difficulties with alcoholism.

If you live in or around the city of London and are living with alcohol addiction, then you are not the only one. Contact one of our alcohol rehabilitation centres and speak to an operator. We are here to offer support.

With 6,735,927 Londoners that can legally drink out of it's total populace of 8,250,205, Government figures seem to imply that for London:

  • 454,955 London males are frequent drinkers
  • 303,792 female Londoners are regular drinkers
  • 728,766 London males and females are drinking alcohol to excess
  • With 1,357,629 Londoners in the city of 65 and over, 153,163 males in London aged sixty five and over are most likely to drink very often with 96,838 female Londoners of similar age also consuming alcohol habitually .
  • 244,373 Londoners aged sixty five and older drunk alcohol on 5 days or more in the previous seven days ; a higher total than any other age group
  • 40,729 Londoners aged sixty five and over that are very heavy drinkers
  • 157,254 pupils in London could have drunk alcohol in the last 7 days
  • 45,846 11-15 year old Londoners in the city drink regularily every week
  • 2,618 eleven year olds in London think it is okay to be drunk weekly.
  • 46,230 15 year old Londoners think it is normal practice to be drunk once in a week
  • 104,742 sixteen to twenty four males in London might be drinking more than 2x the government alcohol intake guidelines.
  • 89,015 sixteen to twenty four year olds could also be drinking to excess
  • 262,069 sixteen to twenty four year old Londoners have perhaps drunk too much at least once during the previous seven days.

References:

  1. Office for National Statistics - Marriages in England and Wales (Provisional)
  2. Health and Social Care Information Centre - Statistics on Alcohol: England, 2013
  3. Office for National Statistics - Drinking Habits Amongst Adults, 2012
  4. Relate - Separation and Divorce Statistics
  5. Drink Aware
  6. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Alcohol Rehab in London

If you live in London in the Greater London area and wish to enter alcohol rehabilition, then phone our team immediately for speedy guidance. Email Addiction Helpline in confidence using the form on this page. Our alcohol rehab centres have advice lines which are open to anyone, including members of family, friends, managers and workmates who are worried that in which alcoholism is affecting someone they care for. Calls to our London addiction treatment centres are strictly confidential. AH will not share information about you with a third party. Our fully trained staff are here to help with any type of alcohol related issue.

Our alcohol treatment services include:

  • Alcohol Rehab: speedy access to a treatment clinic in London ( in under twenty four hours )
  • 121 Counselling: At home counselling services in London
  • Greater London Home Detox: At-home outpatient drug based alcohol detox plan
  • Greater London Addictions Advice: Guidance on all London based addiction services
  • Addiction HelpLine can help Londoners in cutting through Greater London local health board red tape and get you speedy experienced guidance and support.
  • Greater London Residential Detox: Residential in-patient alcohol detox programs in London

Make today the day you save yourself or someone you love. You are only a five minute phone call away from success.

Call 0808 163 9632 to chat to a support worker, today.

Private Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol rehab comes in a variety of ‘flavours’, depending on the organisation offering treatment and the types of services included. As an independent referral service, we typically recommended private rehab because it offers the greatest chances of long-term success.

More and more people are tuning to alcohol rehab. UK private clinics such as ours have been helping alcoholics all over the country for more than a decade. Most utilise the proven 12-step programme that not only breaks the physical addiction, but also deals with the mental and emotional issues as well. However, make no mistake; there is no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. What helps one alcoholic may be somewhat limiting to another.

Our mission is to stay abreast of what every private clinic in the UK is offering. We do that through constant research and evaluation. When an alcoholic or his/her loved one contacts us, we are fully prepared to walk the individual through the entire list of available options. We make finding help for alcohol addiction as easy as it can be.

Private versus Public

To understand why we recommend private alcohol rehab over public services, it is important to discuss how each type of organisation works. Those offering public, or free, services would include support groups, charities and the NHS.

The primary disadvantage of public services is the noticeable lack of resources. In other words, a charity or support group is limited in the types and quantity of services they provide simply because they do not have the financial resources that a private clinic has. What they offer is helpful, there’s no doubt, but it can never match the quality of a residential treatment programme at a private clinic.

As for the NHS, they have the responsibility to treat every illness or injury that might befall the average UK citizen. With so many things to worry about on such a grand scale, it would be impossible for the NHS to do alcohol rehab proper justice. The scope of their mission just makes it impossible.

The private alcohol rehab clinic has a decided advantage in as much as drug and alcohol rehab is all they do. All of their resources are focused on hiring and retaining the best staff, developing the best programmes, and providing the treatment and support necessary to help the addict permanently overcome. Furthermore, they are willing to provide that support for as long as it takes.

How Private Rehab Works

Private treatment can be broken down into two basic categories: outpatient programmes and residential programmes, when dealing with alcohol rehab.outpatient programme is based on the addict visiting a facility on a regular basis for several hours at a time. Outpatient programmes typically involve things like:

  • one-on-one counselling
  • group counselling
  • group support sessions
  • group recreational activities.

A residential programme is significantly more involved. You can probably tell by its name that it involves becoming a resident of the treatment facility throughout the duration of the programme. Residential treatment typically runs between 6 and 12 weeks.

Residential treatment includes all of the things offered by outpatient programmes, plus the added advantage of complete separation from those circumstances that enable the alcoholic to continue his/her addiction. This separation provides detox (when necessary) as well as an environment that forces the alcoholic to face his/her problems at their roots.

The value of separation through a residential programme cannot be understated. Without that separation it’s too easy for the alcoholic to continue drinking and his or her friends and relatives to continue enabling them.

Local or Distant Programmes

One of the questions we routinely get is whether it is better to seek a local residential programme or put some distance between the alcohol addict and his/her current surroundings. The answer to that really depends on individual circumstances. You have to consider things like:

  • concerns of immediate family
  • the need for family counselling
  • what current circumstances involve
  • what a distance environment might be like.

Some alcoholics choose a local programme because it enables them to remain close to their families. This is a great option if the family will be undergoing counselling, along with alcoholic, right at the residential facility. You obviously do not want family having to go a great distance for family counselling every week.

On the other hand, there are alcoholics who simply cannot overcome as long as they remain local. The circumstances of the local environment are just too familiar and enabling. For them, a private alcohol rehab clinic on the other side of the country might be a better option. The separation of distance might be what it takes for that individual to finally come to grips with his or her addiction.

This is another area in which our services become very valuable. We are able to assess your individual circumstances in relation to the programmes available around the country. We can help guide you to the private clinic most appropriate for you.

Do Not Neglect the Help

We would be remiss if we closed without challenging you to get the alcohol rehab help you need as soon as possible. The help is out there if you are willing to take advantage of it. Neglecting that help is an open door to further misery as you continue in the prison of alcohol addiction.

Every day you ignore rehab you are:

  • further damaging your health
  • wasting your financial resources
  • damaging your personal relationships
  • causing your loved ones to suffer needlessly
  • reducing the likelihood of eventually achieving long-term sobriety.

 If you are not ready to seek help quite yet, what’s holding you back? What is it about alcohol dependence you love so much? If you are like most alcoholics, you really don’t enjoy the hangovers, the constant depression, the anxiety, and the unquenchable thirst for alcohol.

Getting Help for Someone Else

Perhaps you are visiting our website because you know someone with an alcohol abuse or addiction problem. We would urge you not neglect getting help either. You may not be able to force your friend or loved one into a private rehab programme, but you can gather all the information so you are ready to go when that decision is made.

We are here to get you that information when you call. We can also advise you on conducting an intervention if you are willing to go that route. In either case, we can only help you when you get in touch with us. Our fully trained and compassionate staff are waiting to hear from you.


Drug Detox

What is a Drug Detox?

Detox is short for “detoxification,” and it is generally used to refer to a situation where people are trying to eradicate harmful substances from their body. You will hear about people nowadays who are going on a special diet detox where they abstain from certain types of food. This is also used for abstaining from drugs. The detox or detoxification process is an important part of drug addiction treatment in the uk.

This type of drug rehab treatment refers to a situation where the individual stops using alcohol or drugs because they are addicted to them. As the person moves through this period of detoxification from addictive substances, they will usually experience some unpleasant symptoms, which are collectively referred to as withdrawals.

What Causes the Withdrawals Associated with Drug Detox?

The actual mechanisms associated with drug withdrawals are quite complex, but it is possible to understand this process by using simple explanations. Drugs like cannabis, heroin or cocaine are toxic substances in the body. When a person ingests these substances regularly it interferes with normal functioning, so the body has to learn to adapt to them. The human body has a wonderful ability to adapt to dangers, and this is what happens in the case of drug addiction. The individual develops a tolerance to these substances – it will be causing them increasing levels of harm, but the body manages to function in spite of this, at least in the short term.

It takes a period of time for the body to adjust to the substance abuse. Once it has adjusted, it will act as if the toxic effects were almost normal. This means that when the person attempts to quit these substances the body is caught off guard. It will have to change things around in order to be able to go back to functioning without alcohol or drugs in the system. This adjustment process accounts for many of the withdrawal symptoms that people will experience during detox.

The Symptoms of Withdrawal

The exact symptoms that people experience during the withdrawal process can vary a great deal depending on a number of factors:

  • The type of drug that the person is addicted to
  • The length of time they have been addicted to this drug
  • The amount of this drug they use – heaviness of their addiction
  • Their current health status
  • Their previous experience with withdrawals
  • A history of conclusions/ fits
  • The person’s own perceptions in regards to discomfort

In the majority of cases, the individual will experience fairly mild symptoms that are unlikely to be any worse than the common flu. The things that make these symptoms feel worse than the flu though, is the knowledge the person has that they can stop them at any time. This means that the individual can feel a great temptation to just give up so that they can escape their discomfort.

There will be some people who are at risk of a particularly nasty form of drug withdrawals, known as delirium tremens (DTs). This mostly just applies to those who are addicted to alcohol or barbiturates. Those people who have been heavily using these substances for a long time may be at high risk of developing the DTs. If people have a history of convulsions, they may also be considered to be in the high-risk category. When there is any chance that the individual might experience the DTs, they will need to have their detox medically supervised.

The Need for a Supervised Detox

Most substance abusers will have had experience of dealing with withdrawal symptoms without any help. There are some good reasons for choosing a supervised drug or alcohol detox at our drug rehab centres, including:

  • If there is any risk of serious withdrawal symptoms, the individual will need to have this process medically supervised.
  • It is during this detox stage that the person is most likely to give up. By having their symptoms supervised, the individual is going to be more likely to see it through. It is not all downhill after detox, but the chances of achieving long-term recovery will increase when the individual makes it beyond this stage.
  • If the individual enters a supervised detox, an addict could choose to sat at one of our drug rehabilitation centre, where they will be able to benefit from treatments that will make the process easier. This will include certain drugs that can reduce symptoms to more manageable levels.
  • When the person goes through this type of detox, they will usually be surrounded by other people going through the same process. This can be a huge boost to their morale, and the other clients can be a great source of support and encouragement.

Options for a Supervised Drug Detox

When it comes to a supervised drug detox, there are a number of different options including:

  • It may be possible to enter a hospital ward for the detox
  • There are special units that have been created just for clients who are going through detox
  • There are now many drug rehabs that offer rehab beds
  • It is possible to have a supervised detox as an outpatient. This is where a suitable profession monitors the individual at home.

Detox is one of the best options for people going through drug rehab in the uk. This means that the individual will be able to move seamlessly from the detox stage to the drug or alcohol rehab stage. It also means that they can begin work on the recovery programme while still going through detox.

We Will Help You Find an Appropriate Detox

We will be happy to help you find an appropriate detox facility in your area or further afield. We are highly knowledgeable in this area and our team will be able to make some concrete suggestions. In order to increase your chances of breaking away from addiction, you will need an appropriate treatment plan. Find out more about the options available to you by contacting our drug rehab centres in the uk.


DRUG SPOTLIGHT:

Cocaine Rehab

Every night there are young people attending parties at which they are planning to use marijuana. Some of those young people might even be enticed to smoke crack for the first time. After all, they’re told, crack is a harmless drug that makes people feel a lot better than marijuana. Too bad, it’s a lie.

From that very first smoke or snort, the drug user has opened him or herself up to the possibility of a life-destroying addiction. Statistics show that cocaine addiction is quickly gaining ground on heroin as the most common in the UK. Cocaine is increasingly more popular because it is cheaper than ever before, thanks to the introduction of crack.

Crack cocaine is manufactured by taking free-base cocaine and mixing it with baking soda and water. The drug dealer benefits by having more raw product to sell on the street while the user benefits through cheaper retail prices. Nevertheless, in the end it is a deadly trap that overwhelms thousands of people every year.

Rehab Is the Solution

Our description of cocaine addiction may sound very familiar to you. Perhaps you have gone down the road yourself, and now you find your life being wasted away under the power of that destructive, white powder. Well, we have good news for you: there is a solution in cocaine rehab.

You can break the power cocaine has over your life if you are willing to admit yourself to a rehab programme. Millions around the world have gone before you; millions have been freed from cocaine addiction. You can be one of them by admitting your problem and agreeing to seek treatment.

Understand that cocaine rehab is not pleasant or pretty. In fact, it may be one of the most difficult things you will ever do in your life. However, it is highly successful if you are willing to undergo it. You can break free from cocaine addiction to a life that is both fulfilling and thoroughly enjoyable. You do not need cocaine to supplement your existence.

Please also remember that denying your problem will not solve it. Even though you may think there are other causes for your misery, the real problem is your cocaine use. Cocaine is what has destroyed your family; cocaine is the thing that has eaten up your financial resources; cocaine is the substance that is destroying your physical body.

The solution is not continued denial. The solution is a rehab programme offered by a private residential clinic. We can help you gain admission to such a programme if you are willing to get in touch with us.

 

The Rehab Process

The rehab process consists of three basic components: detox, residential rehab, and aftercare. We will discuss each one, beginning with detox.

The detox component involves separating the addict from his or her drugs for as long as it takes for their body to completely cleanse itself. Because detox is considered a medical emergency, it is best for the addict to not attempt it on his/her own. Supervised medical help, such as those offered at our drug rehab centres, are always recommended.

When appropriate, cocaine rehab might involve medications that take the edge off withdrawal symptoms or act as a deterrent to future drug use. Keep in mind that none of these drugs is a simple and pain-free solution to cocaine addiction. They are merely something that can help the process along.

The second component, long-term rehab, serves the purpose of getting at the deep-rooted psychological and emotional issues linked to cocaine addiction. Long-term rehab can include:

  • psychiatric care
  • one-on-one counselling
  • group counselling and support
  • maintenance medications
  • life skills training.

Aftercare is the third component to successful cocaine rehab. Aftercare provides follow-up support and services that will hopefully prevent the recovering addict from relapsing. The importance of quality aftercare is easily seen in the relapse statistics. Without it, cocaine addicts are significantly more likely to return to their drugs.

Choosing the Right Rehab Programme

As late as a couple of decades ago, cocaine rehab consisted of one week of detox and a couple of months of outpatient counselling. However, the medical community has come to understand that there is a lot more to it than that. Most importantly, they recognise that a one-size-fits-all strategy is not appropriate.

Cocaine addicts come from all walks of life, all economic backgrounds, all ethnicities, and all religious beliefs. And because each one is different, cocaine rehab needs to be flexible enough to adapt to individual personalities and circumstances. Today’s rehab fits that bill.

For the cocaine addict, choosing the right rehab programme can be a difficult task. The cloudy haze of drug use impairs thinking to the extent that the addict does not really know what he or she needs. That’s the very reason we offer the confidential and free services we do. Our job is to assist cocaine addicts and their families wade through the long list of options to find the right ones.

As an independent referral service, we have access to inpatient cocaine rehab, outpatient programmes, and a full list of services offered by organisations of every size and scope. We can even point you in the direction of free NHS services if that’s all you need.

Private Rehab Services

We must point out that we usually recommend private rehab as the best option. A programme offered by a private clinic is typically based on the 12-step model as well as being residentially based. The combination of both has proven successful time and again.

In terms of the residential focus, a private rehab programme of this nature requires the addict to live at the facility for the duration of their treatment in drug rehab. UK caregivers will then have the opportunity to focus on treating the addict 24 hours a day, every day of the week. It also prevents the addict from returning to the routine life and circumstances that enable his or her cocaine use.

All of the private facilities we work with are fully certified and licensed. Furthermore, we have a very stringent set of safety and quality standards we insist all of our clinics adhere to. When you work with us, you can rest assured we will help you find a cocaine rehab programme that will deliver on its promises.

If you or someone you love is currently struggling with cocaine, we want to help. Nevertheless, we cannot help until you make the decision to call us or send an e-mail. What are you waiting for? Our staff are ready and waiting to hear from you.



London

Addiction Exit Strategy in London

If substance abuse is making your life miserable, you are going to need some type of exit strategy. Our team will be able to help you find suitable addiction recovery resources, and together we will devise an effective addiction treatment plan. Once this in place you will be well on your way to a new and better life. Call us right away on 0800 140 4824 to find out more about your recovery options in London, or to just discuss your current situation. We will not expect you to commit to anything just because you called us – we just want to give you some options.

Do Not Delay Getting Addiction Help

Even when people are able to see the pain that substance abuse is causing in their life, the individual can still be reluctant about getting help. They may promise to get help in the future but for now, they just want to continue as they are. The problem is that the individual believes that they have all the time in the world to get better, but this is dangerous thinking. It is vital that the individual stops right away because the longer they continue with the behaviour the more they are going to end up suffering. This is a very serious business and alcohol or drugs could kill the person at any time – many die each year from alcohol or drug overdoses as well as addiction related diseases such as liver cirrhosis. Continuing with the abuse is too much of a gamble, and it does not make any sense to do this. Why would the person want to suffer more when they can begin to enjoy a better life right away?

Do You Need to Hit Rock Bottom?

A common justification that people will have for continuing with the substance abuse is that they feel that they need to hit rock bottom. The individual has developed the belief that they are going to have to lose everything in order for them to be able to recover. This is a misunderstanding of what is meant by hitting rock bottom because there are plenty of people who manage to break away from addiction without suffering much pain – this is sometimes referred to as a high rock bottom.

It is a mistake to believe that there is a specific objective point in recovery known as “rock bottom.” If the individual waits for this special day to come, they will be taking a huge risk because the only objective rock bottom is death. All that rock bottom actually means is that the person has reached a point where they are ready to say, “Enough is enough.” They can see the writing on the wall, and they have decided that they have already gone far enough into addiction. It is like a lift in a building that is going downward – it is up to the passenger to decide on which floor they want to get off. There is no benefit in going any lower than they already are, and the risk of doing so is unacceptable.

Recover From Addiction in London

One of the advantages of living in London is that there are so many great options available in regards to most things. This is certainly the case when it comes to addiction recovery. The problem that the person is like to have is not in finding good options but in deciding on which ones to choose. This is where we can be of great service to you. Our team knows what is available and after we have found out more about your situation, we will be able to make the most appropriate recommendations. Our information is going to empower your choice because it means that you have a much better understanding of what is available. You may even decide that you want to go outside of London for help, and we will be able to help with that too. Call us now, or just text the word “help” to 66777.

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