Alcohol addiction, also referred to as ‘alcoholism’ or ‘alcohol use disorder’, is characterised by someone drinking alcohol excessively, to the extent that they become both physically and psychologically dependent on it in order to function. Without timely, professional treatment, alcohol addiction can cause a range of long-term problems and can even be fatal.

Alcohol addiction treatment in North London is underpinned by best practice guidelines and the very latest thinking in addiction treatment and rehabilitation. Our comprehensive alcohol addiction treatment programme consists of:

• 10 to 14-day medically assisted detox, to remove all alcohol from your body and manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms
• An abstinence-based treatment model, based on the 12-Step philosophy
• On-site 12-Step support groups
• Intensive inpatient (residential) treatment
• Step-down to day care if needed
• Therapy delivered in a number of different formats, including:
  • 1:1 therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Couples therapy
• Tried and tested therapy types, including:
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychodrama
  • Equine assisted therapy - for more information on equine assisted therapy, the benefits we see when using horses as part of addiction treatment, and to view our equine therapy video, please visit our equine assisted therapy page
  • Holistic therapies such as art therapy, yoga and meditation
• Trauma reduction programme
• Free aftercare for 12 months, ensuring that you receive the support you need when you leave treatment

You can read more about alcohol addiction treatment on our approach to addiction treatment page.

Our specialist team has extensive clinical experience in treating alcohol addiction, and many members of our team are published experts in the field. All treatment is individually tailored and developed in close partnership with our patients.

The addiction treatment programme at North London is predominantly led by our expert consultants and therapists, but patients also benefit from valuable peer supporter input throughout their treatment journey. Our peer supporters are former patients who have been through the addiction treatment programme themselves. These people attend addiction therapy groups with current patients, in order to share their positive experiences and offer strength and hope.

As well as regularly drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, the following are all common signs and symptoms of alcoholism:

• Increased tolerance towards alcohol; finding that you need to drink more to feel ‘drunk’
• Drinking in order to relieve stress
• Feeling as though you can’t function effectively unless you've had a drink
• Drinking at inappropriate times, such as first thing in the morning
• Lying to loved ones about your drinking habits
• Anxiety and depression
• Sleep problems, including insomnia
• Anger and irritability
• Prioritising drinking over other activities
• Social withdrawal

Read more about the signs and symptoms of alcohol addiction.

You don’t have to struggle with alcohol addiction; call us today on 0330 056 6023, send us an email.