If you’re struggling with addiction, the prospect of an alcohol detox can seem daunting. At Delamere, we provide safe alcohol detox treatment built around your needs. We combine expert medical care and therapeutic support in an environment purpose-built for recovery.
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Introduction
Acknowledging that you need help with alcohol dependency takes real courage, and it is perfectly common to feel nervous about starting an alcohol detox.
A medically assisted alcohol detox with Delamere can act as a reset button, clearing your system of the addictive substances so that you start treatment with a clear mind.
We understand just how daunting it can be to start alcohol addiction treatment, and we speak to many guests who are concerned about the symptoms they may face during a detox. That’s why our alcohol detox plan is built entirely around your comfort and safety.
By staying with us, you complete your detox in a private, purpose-built environment with expert medical care on site 24/7 to support you.
When you arrive at Delamere, you will complete a full assessment with our medical team to get to know you and your requirements. This allows us to provide the tailored support you need and ensures you can complete your detox at the right pace for you.
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We have treated over *961 guests for alcohol. Find out more about our outcomes today.
*Data as of July 2026
The Delamere difference
When you choose Delamere for alcohol detox and addiction treatment, our support doesn’t simply end when you leave us.
We offer 15 months of aftercare support with our specialist team of therapists and counsellors.
This includes 12 weekly meetings in small groups to help you navigate the first 3 months of recovery after you return home. Our bespoke aftercare syllabus is specifically designed to help you transition back into everyday life after a stay with us.
The aftercare services offered at Delamere allow many people to stay in touch with their fellow guests. This has helped Delamere guests create a community supporting each other in recovery long after treatment with us.
The programme
Here at Delamere, we believe that successful alcohol addiction treatment runs far deeper than simply stopping use. Our programme is built around offering effective and lasting outcomes in addiction treatment.
The innovative Delamere treatment model combines one-to-one counselling, group therapy, and unique experiential sessions, all delivered by our expert team of therapists and counsellors.
We’ll work with you to identify the root causes of alcohol dependency and provide you with the tools to help you manage life after treatment.
During your stay with us, you can benefit from up to 5 treatment phases, including:
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The first phase is ‘Stop’, which allows you to complete a safe, medically assisted detox. Our medical team will be available for 24-hour support with any alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
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During ‘Start’, we help identify the psychological underpinnings of your alcohol dependency as you participate in a variety of addiction treatment therapies.
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Our ‘Grow’ phase is the process of integrating the Delamere learning experience into life after a detox and alcohol rehab programme is completed with us.
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‘Root’ is our optional advanced track offering precision care based on your brain, your patterns, and your history.
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Our ‘Bloom’ phase offers intensive support on a weekly basis for the first three months of recovery once guests return home.
Aftercare
When you stay with Delamere, our support doesn't simply end when you complete your inpatient rehab treatment. Our team will still be available to support you through our specialist aftercare services.
We provide 12 weekly meetings in small groups to support you during the first three months of recovery after you return home. The bespoke syllabus is designed to help you transition back into everyday life after completing your stay with us.
You can also benefit from aftercare sessions twice a week for 15 months, with access to expert advice and support from our team of therapists and counsellors. Many people keep in touch with fellow guests through our aftercare services, creating a community that supports each other in recovery long after they leave.
Delamere provides a very soothing place in which people can recover. We’re proud to have a 24-hour medical team on site which means we provide a very tailored, medically managed detox regime. Alcohol detox is something we very much specialise in and since we opened in March 2020, we’ve helped nearly 1,000 people recover.
Loved ones
The team at Delamere speak to many family members who are looking to help a family member or loved one struggling with alcohol dependency.
If you know someone who is struggling with alcohol addiction, we’re here to help. It may be that the person in question is in denial about the extent of the problem or even refuses to acknowledge that the problem exists.
At Delamere, we offer family support services and can help your loved one confront addiction and denial.
If your loved one does begin a stay with us, we’ll be available to support you every step of the way. This includes providing advice on how you can support a loved one when they return home.
If you’d like to discuss our family support services, you can book a free, confidential call with our dedicated team today.
FAQs
The amount of time it takes to detox from alcohol will vary from person to person. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can begin within hours of stopping drinking. However, not everyone will experience withdrawal symptoms in the same way.
Typically, your body should be free from the physical dependence on alcohol within around 7 days, but the psychological dependence will require more ongoing support in the form of 1-1 counselling and group therapy.
Your symptoms during an alcohol detox will often depend on how long you have been drinking, how much you usually drink, and your general health.
Some of the most common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include:
When you complete an alcohol detox with Delamere, our expert medical team will be on hand 24 hours a day to help you manage any symptoms. This includes check-ups available up to every 15 minutes to ensure your treatment is meeting your needs and aiding your recovery.
Medication may be required during your alcohol detox to counteract any side effects from alcohol withdrawal. Delamere’s experienced medical team have been helping people overcome addiction at our alcohol detox clinic for years and can develop a bespoke alcohol detox programme to suit your individual needs.
Attempting to detox at home, alone and without proper medical supervision, could be dangerous and put your wellbeing at risk.
Withdrawal symptoms can kick in within 6 to 12 hours of taking your last drink. In extreme cases, suddenly stopping drinking and going ‘cold turkey’ can cause life-threatening complications.
The safest option is to have a professional medical team oversee your alcohol detox. No matter how serious the alcohol addiction, Delamere’s dedicated team can help bring about recovery.
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