Private alcohol centres – how to book into private rehab

Published 26/01/2010

According to the independent, UK-wide charity, Drinkaware: "as many as 33,000 people in the UK die from alcohol related causes each year- that's ten times as many people as die on the roads every year." If you or a loved one are needing help with a drink problem and think private rehab is just for the Hollywood jetsetters, then read on.

Sue Allchurch, director of Linwood Group, explains further: "There is a wide range of help available to those struggling with a drink problem. The key to choosing the right type of recovery programme will be determined by the severity of a person's addiction and the resources they have available to self-fund treatment. An initial visit to a GP, or a call to a confidential helpline such as our private alcohol treatment centre number, will give an idea of what type of help is suitable for an individual's specific needs."

There are a wide range of specialist alcohol services available across both the public and private sector and a comprehensive list of these is available via Alcohol Concern ; these range from advice, information, self-help and counselling services, to rehabilitation schemes, home-based and in-patient detoxification programmes and residential rehabilitation services. The residential services are primarily suited to those with alcohol dependency problems and vary greatly in terms of cost and provision.

Private alcohol centres provide a medically supervised detoxification programme as the first stage in a person's rehabilitation programme. The second stage in the programme focuses on exploring the emotional reasons behind drinking and helps the individual put in place strategies to cope with these stresses, ensuring support networks are in place for the person's return to their normal lives.

The difference between private rehab and the other rehabilitation services available is explained further by Sue Allchurch. "People who seek help from a private alcohol treatment centre are embarking on one of the most challenging but potentially rewarding journeys of their lives. Entering private rehab enables a person to address in a holistic way their drinking problems and receive the tailored emotional and physical care that they desperately need to begin their road to recovery. The difference between this type of treatment and any other is that the recovery programme is tailored to specifically suit the individual's needs and provide them with exactly the right support, medical intervention and encouragement they need for each step along their journey back to health and wellbeing".

Pick up the phone
The process of booking into a private alcohol treatment centre, such as one of Linwood Group's, couldn't be simpler. The first step is by far the hardest - picking up the phone. Most treatment centres will operate a confidential hotline which will enable a person to ask about the services on offer, describe the kinds of struggles they, or a loved one, are going through with alcohol and see whether the pricing structure for the treatment is viable for them. Although many people see private rehab as ‘for celebrities only', there are a wide range of clinics available at a wide range of prices.

Make it a date
As with any resolution, you need to put it in the diary for it to actually happen. So, after discussing the treatment options available make a date to either visit the clinic to discuss possible next steps, or make the leap and book it. As with any new commitment, there are bound to be obstacles to overcome before you can begin your journey back to health. These can range from the practical, such as ‘what do I do with the pets while away?' to the emotionally challenging ‘how do I tell my family, friends or work where I am going?' Whatever the obstacle, remember to get support from trusted friends, or your GP, so that you are not stopped from getting help.

Research clearly shows that, for many people, every year, rehab works. It not only improves their mental and physical health, but helps them to address relationship problems and restores their commitment to living an active, fulfilling life. So, if you need help with an alcohol problem, why not pick up the phone and find out what is on offer?

For confidential advice about private alcohol treatment centres then why not call the Linwood Group today? Free and confidential help is only a call away on: 0800 066 4173 or if you are calling from a mobile phone or from overseas, call 01226 698 054.

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