Private alcohol rehab

If drinking is affecting your health, relationships, work or sense of control, you don't have to wait until things get worse before asking for help. Alcohol rehab provides structured, professional support to help you stop drinking safely, understand what is driving your drinking and develop the skills needed for long-term recovery.

At Priory, you can start with a free, confidential addiction assessment, either by phone or in person. We'll talk through what you're experiencing and help you understand the most appropriate next step, whether that's medically assisted detox, inpatient rehab, residential treatment, day care, outpatient or online support. 

With Priory locations across the UK, you can access specialist treatment wherever you are.

At Priory, your treatment pathway may include:

• Addiction assessment - understanding your alcohol use, health, circumstances and recovery goals
• Detox - where clinically appropriate, medically assisted withdrawal in a supervised setting
• Therapy - individual and group therapy to help you understand triggers, thoughts and behaviours associated with drinking.
• Recovery skills - developing strategies for managing cravings, emotional difficulties and high-risk situations, alongside relapse prevention
• Rehab aftercare - continued support to help you maintain the progress you've made after treatment.

Ready to talk? Book a free, confidential addiction assessment.

What alcohol rehab isn't

Alcohol rehab isn't about punishment, losing your independence or waiting until you reach “rock bottom”. It's a supportive healthcare environment designed to help you understand your relationship with alcohol and make lasting changes.

Do I need alcohol rehab?

It can be difficult to know when drinking has become a problem. You may want to consider professional support if you are experiencing these signs of addiction:

• Regularly drink more or for longer than intended 
• Find it difficult to cut down or stop 
• Rely on alcohol to relax, cope or feel normal 
• Find drinking is affecting your health, work, finances or relationships 
• Experience anxiety, sweating, shaking, nausea or sleep problems when you cut down or stop 
• Hide or minimise how much you drink. 

Physical withdrawal symptoms can be a sign of alcohol dependence. If you may be physically dependent, don't suddenly stop drinking without medical advice, as withdrawal can be dangerous and may require supervised detox.

If you're unsure about your drinking, the alcohol test can help you assess your drinking pattern. It's a screening tool, not a diagnosis, but can be a useful starting point. 

If you're concerned about your results, speak to your GP, an alcohol support service or Priory's addiction team.

When should I seek urgent help?

Severe alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, hallucinations, severe confusion and delirium, and requires urgent medical attention.

If you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency, call 999 or go to A&E. For non-emergency concerns, speak to your GP, an alcohol treatment service or Priory's addiction team.

Your treatment options at Priory

Priory delivers addiction treatment in different settings and formats, allowing your care to be matched to your circumstances and condition. 

Every recovery journey with Priory starts a free addiction assessment, giving you the opportunity to discuss your drinking, health and circumstances and understand which programme may be appropriate.

Treatment for polysubstance misuse

Alcohol use can sometimes occur alongside the use of other substances. Priory can assess and support people presenting with polysubstance misuse, including alcohol alongside other substances. Your assessment will consider the substances you're using, your physical and mental health, withdrawal risks and any interactions between substances, so that your treatment plan can be tailored to your needs.

Medically assisted alcohol detox

Alcohol detox involves stopping alcohol with medical support to manage withdrawal safely. This can be particularly important if you're physically dependent on alcohol.

Priory offers medically assisted alcohol detox through programmes such as Reset 7/10, our 7 to 10-day inpatient detox programme. Our Flourish and Transform 28 can also offer a standalone detox service where clinically appropriate, with 24/7 monitoring and medication where needed.

Detox is the first step. Once stabilised, treatment can move towards therapy, rehabilitation and relapse prevention.

Inpatient alcohol rehab

Inpatient rehab provides structured clinical and therapeutic support in a supervised setting. Priory's Transform 28 is a 28-day programme that can include:

• A medically assisted detox
• Individual and group therapy
• Wellbeing activities
• Relapse prevention and recovery work

Therapy may include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and a 12-step-informed programme approach.

Residential support (Flourish)

Day care, outpatient and online treatment

Outpatient and online treatment allow you to access professional support while continuing to live at home. Day care provides structured therapy without an overnight stay and may also form part of a step-down programme after inpatient or residential treatment.

Priory offers online addiction treatment through Elevate 12 and ongoing recovery support through Recovery 360.

Aftercare and ongoing support

Recovery doesn't end when a rehab programme does. Aftercare can provide continued therapy, relapse-prevention support and connection with recovery communities as you return to everyday life.

Many Priory programmes include up to 12 months of free aftercare, with support groups and relapse-prevention guidance available on eligible programmes.

Why choose Priory for alcohol rehab?

Priory provides specialist addiction treatment tailored to your needs, with clinically led care, medically assisted detox where appropriate, and evidence-based therapies to support long-term recovery.

With a nationwide network of hospitals and wellbeing centres, flexible treatment options and up to 12 months of free aftercare on eligible programmes, Priory can support you from assessment and detox through to rehabilitation and ongoing recovery.

Choosing inpatient vs outpatient

There isn't one treatment option that's right for everyone, and the level of support you need can change during recovery.

This isn't a substitute for a clinical assessment. Your drinking, physical and mental health, withdrawal risk and circumstances all need to be considered when deciding which setting is safest and most appropriate.

Private alcohol rehab

Private alcohol rehab provides an alternative to NHS addiction services for people who want to access privately funded treatment. It can offer greater choice over the type of treatment you receive, where you receive it and how quickly you can begin, subject to clinical suitability and availability.

Privacy and discretion can also be important when choosing addiction treatment. Priory provides private treatment in locations across the UK, allowing you to consider different settings and locations as part of your treatment plan.

The Residence

For people looking for a private and premium treatment environment, The Residence provides a more exclusive setting alongside specialist addiction treatment. Stay in a space that is thoughtfully designed to meet your personal and therapeutic needs, allowing your preferences to shape every element of your stay. 

The Cottage

Recover in a cottage away from the hustle of the city. Located in Surrey, The Cottage is a bespoke offering, treating one person at a time. With access to world-class experts and treatments, The Cottage also allows you to join group sessions at nearby Priory Hospital Woking should you want to.

How much does alcohol rehab cost?

The cost of alcohol rehab depends on the treatment you need, programme, length of stay and whether medically assisted detox is required.

Priory offers programmes at different price points, including Transform 28, Flourish, Foundations 16, Reset 7/10, Elevate 12, Recovery 360 and Anchor 1:1. 

Some private medical insurance policies may cover addiction treatment, depending on your insurer and level of cover.

If private rehab isn't financially possible, free and NHS-funded support may also be available through your GP or local alcohol treatment service. You can also contact Drinkline free, confidential advice.

If you're unsure which treatment you need or what it will cost, a free addiction assessment can help you understand your options.

What happens at a free addiction assessment?

A free addiction assessment gives you the opportunity to talk openly and confidentially about your drinking and find out what support may be appropriate. It typically lasts 60–90 minutes and covers your drinking, physical and mental health, previous attempts to stop and any withdrawal symptoms.

Your assessment can also consider whether underlying mental health or neurodevelopmental needs may be contributing to your drinking or substance use. Where clinically appropriate, Priory can arrange ADHD assessments for people who may have been using alcohol or other substances to self-medicate difficulties associated with ADHD or other neurodivergent needs.

You can also ask questions about withdrawal, treatment options, programme length, cost and what happens after rehab.

Following your assessment, the Priory team can recommend the most appropriate treatment, which may include medically assisted detox, inpatient or residential treatment, day care, outpatient therapy or online support.

Book a free, confidential addiction assessment here.

Support for families

Alcohol addiction can affect partners, parents, children and friends as well as the person drinking.

If you're worried about someone, choose a calm time to talk without blame or criticism. Explain what you've noticed, set healthy boundaries and avoid enabling their drinking.

You can't force someone to seek treatment, but you can encourage them to speak to a professional. Family members can also seek support for themselves, whether or not the person is ready for rehab.

Find out more about family support for addiction.