Learn more about alcohol rehab programmes and how they can help you overcome addiction
When alcohol starts to take control of your life, it may be time to consider alcohol rehab. For many people who suffer with alcohol addiction, alcohol rehab can provide vital support and help you lead a happy, sober life. If you’re curious about what it involves, this page will help answer some of your questions around the alcohol rehab process, types of treatment available and how to get started.
Delamere is the only purpose-built alcohol rehab centre in the UK. We provide tailor-made residential rehab programmes for people suffering with alcohol addiction at our private clinic in Cheshire. Our multi-disciplinary team of medical professionals, therapists and lived experience practitioners provide exemplary, regulated care that makes guests feel safe and supported. We take a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, using a combination of medical, therapeutic and somatic healing techniques to meet your mental, physical and emotional needs.
People typically come into alcohol rehab when their relationship with alcohol has become unhealthy. Some of the signs of alcohol addiction include:
The need to drink increasing amounts of alcohol (tolerance)
Inability to control the amount of alcohol consumed, with regular loss of control
A compulsion to drink alcohol despite negative consequences on health, mental health, social life, relationships and finances
Repeated relapses – trying but failing to stop drinking
Associating with other drinkers over family and friends
Setting aside responsibilities to drink
Drinking alone regularly
Increased isolation from loved ones
Spending more time drinking and recovering than sober
According to Alcohol Change, only 18% of dependent drinkers in England are accessing the care they need.
Martin Preston, Founder & CEO
When you enter into treatment for alcohol addiction there are numerous benefits:
Restoring mental, physical and emotional health
Understanding the root cause of your problems
Establishing healthy boundaries and developing structure
Rebuilding relationships and social connections
Finding new meaning in life
There are two methods of alcohol rehab treatment: Residential alcohol rehab programmes invite guests to stay overnight on site for the duration of their care. Outpatient treatment involves day visits to the facility for therapy, but the person is then allowed to return home. Both use a combination of alcohol detox and therapy but have different benefits depending on your specific needs.
Residential alcohol rehab in Cheshire provides:
A safe space for you to recover away from stress and temptation
24-hour medical care from a team of clinical specialists
Individualised treatment plans tailored to your needs
Expert guidance on nutrition and physical health
Aftercare support for up to 12 months
A residential alcohol rehab programme typically last for 28 days, but this may vary depending on your specific needs. Overcoming alcohol addiction is a lifelong commitment and you may require therapy for months or even years. Delamere develops a future-proof plan for all guests leaving their care and 12 months of free aftercare support to ensure lasting recovery.
Alcohol rehab generally begins with a medically assisted detox to help your body overcome the physical and mental addiction to alcohol. You will be prescribed medication to help you withdraw safely and continuously monitored to keep you comfortable. This usually takes place in the first week of an alcohol rehab programme. Following this, you will be assigned a focal therapist who will help you make sense of your addiction in one-to-one counselling and group therapy sessions.
Rehab programmes at Delamere in Cheshire include:
Initial assessment to understand your personal needs
7 to 10 day medically assisted alcohol detox
One-to-one counselling and group therapy sessions
Expert fitness and nutrition programmes
Yoga, mindfulness, breathwork and meditation
Art, music and equine therapy
Dr Catherine Carney, Psychiatrist at Delamere
On admission, you will be given a physical and psychological assessment by a doctor. This includes a breath test, urine test and the administration of medication to help with withdrawal symptoms, usually a benzodiazepine. Your medical team will monitor you around the clock during your alcohol detox and ensure your nutritional needs are met. The person in charge of your care plan will then arrange for you to take part in counselling sessions which may include:
One-to-one therapy
Group therapy
Motivational interviewing
Psychodynamic therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
There are three distinct stages of treatment during alcohol rehab at Delamere in Cheshire:
Stage 1: Stop
The initial phase at Delamere, which we call ‘Stop’, attends to the physical aspects of recovery and provides a light introduction to therapy and addiction education. This phase is about helping guests ‘press the pause button’, stabilise, and settle into our environment. Coming into treatment calls for a huge amount of courage, acceptance and humility; we welcome guests with compassion and celebrate their decision to seek help. For guests requiring a clinical detox, this is managed by our 24-hour medical team. As the addictive fog starts to lift and guests start to feel physically more robust, we introduce light therapy and core assignment work, which prepares participants for later modules. Managed separately from other phases, Stop tends to last around 7 days for alcohol and 14 days for opiates. In their first week, guests are cared for predominantly by our nursing colleagues and are mentored by our Recovery and Wellbeing teams. Our dedicated Stop programme co-ordinator tutors each guest through their first few days.
Stage 2: Start
Once your alcohol detox has been safely completed and your body is free from alcohol, guests join our Start programme, which tends to last 14 days. This second phase focuses on the more psychological aspects of addiction. In short, what is underpinning a problem with alcohol. During the Start phase of alcohol rehab at Delamere, you can expect a combination of workshops, interactive groups, one-to-one therapy and somatic release work.
Processing the work that you will be doing is important and we call on traditional and innovative evidence-based therapies such as dynamic meditation, body scanning, forest bathing, breathwork, drama and ritual. Every activity we offer is hardwired to an evidence base and everything we do is anchored to outcomes.
Stage 3: Grow
Once your stay at Delamere is complete, it is time to return home and start rebuilding your life and repairing relationships. For many this means going back home to family, returning back to work and living a full and busy life, without alcohol getting in the way.
During your time at Delamere, you will have gained tools that will help you to maintain and protect your sobriety. It’s important, however, that you are able to stay anchored to recovery and the people that have helped you along the way. Delamere’s growth stage is about future proofing your investment by staying in touch and connecting regularly with the continued support we offer at Delamere.
During the last stage of treatment for alcohol rehab at Delamere in Cheshire we will help you prepare for returning home. By now you will have gained an understanding of the root cause of your addiction and will have coping mechanisms in place to help you stay on the right track. A detailed plan is put in place based on your individual circumstances. You will still remain in regular contact with your Delamere care team and have access to therapy sessions for up to one year after you leave alcohol rehab.
The 28 days recovery I completed has changed my life and put a whole new perspective on my life and I can’t thank the lovely staff for all the support they provided me on my down days. Staff that you really do connect with and have respect for you. Highly recommended. Will always hold my journey in Delamere in my heart as it’s changed my whole outlook and perspective on my future.
Jenna Keates, Former Delamere guest
Call the team confidentially today on 0161 524 6157 to discuss the different options available.
Book a free alcohol rehab assessmentOur alcohol rehab programmes are healthcare plans specially designed to help you stop drinking alcohol safely and remain sober.
Residential alcohol rehab programmes at Delamere in Cheshire last around 28 days but this can be shorter or longer depending on the severity of your alcohol addiction. We don’t have a one size fits all approach to alcohol rehab. Each plan is designed specifically to meet your needs and help you to get the most out of it.
Delamere uses several different types of psychotherapy, also known as talking therapy, to treat alcohol addiction. One of our preferred methods is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which helps you to deal with your thoughts and how they affect your behaviour. Other therapies we offer include motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy, amongst others.
The aim of our alcohol rehab programmes is to help you return to life sober. During your residential stay at Delamere wellness retreat you will have learnt the tools to maintain abstinence and will keep in regular contact with your personal care team and your peers for ongoing support.
Alcohol rehab programmes at Delamere include a medically assisted alcohol detox which will reduce your physical cravings for alcohol. You will be supported 24/7 by an expert healthcare team who can adjust medication as required.
A good support network is an important part of your recovery. Delamere actively encourages visits from friends and family members. We have an abundance of relaxing spaces for you to connect with your loved ones.
You are not legally obliged to tell your employer about any medical condition. However, being open and honest could help with support when you return to work. Most employers will recognise the fact you’re seeking help as a positive step. We can help you to manage any problems from the outset.
If you have concern for a loved one, we can help stage a family intervention to encourage them to enter treatment and even arrange to collect them. Ultimately, this must be their choice and they need to be fully committed to the programme.
Prices in an executive room at Delamere start from £18,000 for a 28-day stay. Rates include comprehensive private medical care, an intensive therapy programme, 5-star home-cooked meals and luxury accommodation in well-equipped, ensuite rooms.
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