Why do people go to private alcohol rehabilitation centres?
The most straightforward answer to why people go to private rehabilitation centres is because there is very little help available on the NHS for alcohol detox or alcohol addiction.
If you are looking out for some private addiction rehabilitation, you are probably feeling in an anxious and stressed state. You may have asked for help from your GP. Sometimes it is possible to go into hospital for a detox. However, this tends to be only if your physical health is severely affected by your substance consumption or gambling. You almost have to be at death’s door to be offered this. Just wanting a detox is not enough. Some people will go to A&E desperate for help and to be admitted to hospital for a detox. Generally, the individual is given a quick check over and then sent home.
So then what is the next step?
Your GP may refer you to your local addiction services. These are funded by the Government. They are free at the point of use but they are understandably limited in the help they can offer. You may be offered a weekly counselling session. You may be asked you to keep a diary of all related actions, with a view to slowly cutting down over a period of weeks and months. This is all very laudable but if you have a serious addiction problem, the chances are you will not be entirely honest in your diary and nor will you be able to cut down as intended. The progression of the problem is likely to continue.
Another Route
Another route to try before paying for private alcohol rehabilitation is Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Gamblers Anonymous. This self help fellowship group will take you through the Twelve Step Programme. There you will meet fellow alcoholics at various stages along their paths to recovery. Some may be over 10 or even 20 years sober (and initially you may wonder why they are still attending AA!). They are there to share their ‘experience, strength and hope’ with you – and you in your hour of need will help them to remember their own hour of need and why they do not want to return to active alcoholism.
’12 Step Recovery centres tend to have longer term success rates.’
However, none of these routes might be suitable and private alcohol rehab may be the only option left. It is not cheap . Expect to pay from around £3000 for a detox up to about £10,000 for a full detox and treatment programme. However, if you can afford to put the money together, you should receive ‘proper’ help. This should include a medically supervised detox, intensive counselling, group therapy to look at the reason for your dependency, coping mechanisms and tools you need so that you never have to return to drinking again.
A private alcohol rehabilitation clinic may be what you need…
If you really want recovery, there is no reasons for you not to have it once you have been to a good treatment centre with a good track record. Look out for a 12 Step Recovery centre as these tend to have longer term success rates.
Call The Haynes Clinic for further advice and to book a free assessment on 01462 851414.
