We recognise that substance addictions, including alcohol and drug addictions, as well as broader behavioural addictions such as gambling, internet, love and sex and shopping addictions, can have a profoundly negative impact on all areas of your life, including your ability to function on a daily basis, your interpersonal relationships, performance at work, and your physical and psychological health.
At Priory, we ensure that you are placed at the heart of your addiction treatment journey so that you benefit from a truly bespoke package of care, in order to produce the best possible outcomes for you as an individual, and allow you to overcome your substance misuse or addictive behaviours.
To ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible on your journey to recovery, we offer a free addiction assessment with one of our alcohol and drug rehab experts. This allows you to discuss your concerns in confidence, receive guidance on the next steps in the addiction treatment process, and begin to develop an understanding of the journey that you'll be taking towards rehabilitation and recovery.
You'll also have a consultation with a consultant psychiatrist, who will gather information on your medical and psychiatric history and advise on future treatment. We also offer a medically assisted detoxification process for your addiction, if this is needed.
Assessments can be done over the phone or in person, and usually last for approximately 90 minutes.
Our treatment programmes are delivered by a world class team of therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists at our network of UK hospital sites and wellbeing centres. Tailored to your needs, each programme can be scaled up or down depending on the level of support needed for your recovery.
Treatment programmes at Priory include:
If you're struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction, an important first step in your addiction treatment journey may be a medically assisted withdrawal detoxification or ‘detox’, before you start addiction therapy.
Alcohol detox and drug detox can differ slightly, but detox involves removing all traces of addictive and harmful substances from your body, while managing withdrawal symptoms. The detox process at Priory typically lasts for 7 to 10 days and is delivered by our highly trained, multidisciplinary teams of consultants and other addiction specialists. Our detox experts also offer medical intervention and prescribe medication during detox, if needed, in order to ensure that you're physically stable, ready to start addiction therapy. You'll also benefit from 24-hour mental health nursing support for the duration of the detox process.
Our addiction treatment programmes typically take place as part of a 28-day residential programme, although the length of treatment can be flexible according to your unique needs, requirements and commitments.
Addiction treatment at Priory is underpinned by the renowned 12-step model, which is an abstinence-based approach that was first introduced by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
We provide an evidence-based programme that is tailored to individual needs, all structured within National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Our leading addiction treatment programmes consist of:
As well as our comprehensive inpatient offering, addiction treatment at Priory can also take the form of day care or outpatient therapy. These options can be used as a step-down in intensity for people who have completed a residential programme, or can also be used as an entry-point to therapy, depending on the nature of your addiction and the intensity of the support you need.
For more information on Priory’s leading addiction treatment, as well as the type and format of the addiction therapy we offer, please visit our approach to addiction treatment page.
Our online therapy service connects you with accredited therapists via secure video calls, making it possible to engage in therapy from any private location. With appointments available during evenings and weekends, you can fit therapy sessions into your schedule with ease.
Online therapy with Priory is as effective as in-person sessions, utilising evidence-based techniques tailored to your needs. Prioritise your wellbeing with our convenient, professional online therapy service.
Therapy gives you dedicated time and space to talk through the difficulties you’ve experienced in your life and your current struggles. With the help of a trained therapist, you can learn to process and deal with problems in your life, develop coping strategies to overcome stresses in the future, and develop a more healthy, sustainable mindset that delivers positive mental health.
There are many types of therapy. The one that’s right for you will depend on your condition and other individual circumstances. Common types of therapy include:
Therapy can come in one of a few formats. It can be done on a one-to-one basis, with your family and friends or as part of a group with other people who are in recovery.
You might also engage in a range of wellness activities, helping you to stay healthy in mind, body and spirit. These include things like yoga, meditation, exercise classes and massage treatments.
Hear from patients and care providers about Priory's world-class addiction services, delivered across our UK network of hospitals and wellbeing centres.
At Priory, we believe that the treatment environment is just as important as the treatment itself when it comes to addiction treatment.
Our beautiful hospital sites, many of which have listed building status, offer nurturing and comfortable environments, providing the perfect place for you to relax, unwind and focus on your recovery. Our wellbeing centres offer discreet and welcoming environments in central locations, allowing convenient access to flexible outpatient treatment.
We have addiction rehab centres located throughout the country, ensuring that you can access the support you need in a location that's convenient for you. To find your nearest treatment centre, please use the search form below.
Our specialist addiction treatment programmes are led by our expert teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses and other highly trained professionals. All treatment is tailored to your personal needs, enabling us to provide the highest standards of care to you.
We have a diverse team of practitioners, committed to providing the best treatment to everyone we support. With an extensive knowledge base and unrivalled clinical experience, our specialists pride themselves on placing people at the heart of the treatment journey. This means you'll be allocated to the best expert for your needs and benefit from a tailored addiction treatment programme.
When receiving inpatient treatment with us, you'll have round-the-clock care from our experts, whether they are consultants, therapists, or mental health nursing care.
If you think that you, or someone you know, may be struggling with a substance or behavioural addiction, it's crucial that you seek the support you need. Addiction support will help you alleviate your symptoms, address the source of your addictive behaviours, and prevent your addiction from becoming worse. At Priory, we believe that anyone struggling with addictive behaviours deserves the best possible support to make a strong and lasting recovery. We're dedicated to providing you with every resource you need to tackle your addiction, within a safe and highly compassionate environment.
Priory is currently offering 10% off private self-pay addiction inpatient treatment, for admissions until 30th September inclusive.
Get a free initial assessment with a therapist, to help you take the first step towards recovery. T&Cs apply.
We are a registered and approved provider for all of the UK's leading private medical insurers. All of the services that we offer at Priory can be funded through private medical insurance. This includes:
All clients will have access to our highly skilled and accredited clinicians, many of whom are published experts in their fields of treatment. Whatever your requirements, we are committed to working with you to get your life back on track.
