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Addiction Treatment

FREE addiction assessment at Priory Hospital Woking.

Woking Addiction Treatment Programme

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A specialist addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Woking, Surrey

Located near Chobham in Surrey, Priory Hospital Woking is one of the country’s most respected addiction rehab hospitals. Our beautiful country house setting, complete with extensive grounds, delivers clinically excellent addiction treatment and rehabilitation in a tranquil and relaxing environment. The exceptional addiction treatment that we offer at Woking is developed and led by our diverse, multidisciplinary team of addiction psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses and other highly trained addiction specialists. All treatment is tailored according to your individual requirements, and empowers you to address your addictive behaviours, develop lifelong coping strategies and achieve lasting recovery.

We have the expertise at Woking to deliver high quality addiction treatment and therapy for substance addictions such as alcohol and drug addictions, as well as a range of behavioural addictions including gambling, love and sex, shopping, and internet addictions. We are also able to offer a comprehensive, medically assisted withdrawal detoxification process for drug and alcohol addictions, as required, delivered in a safe and controlled environment. Our medically assisted detox programme is the safest and most effective way to detox.

We provide an evidence-based programme that is tailored to individual needs, all structured within NICE guidelines. The Addiction Rehab Programme at Priory Hospital Woking is an intensive, 28-day residential programme. As part of this, we will introduce assignments according to individual needs and specific issues. You will also have the opportunity to alleviate any physical symptoms that you may be experiencing as a result of your addiction, through our detox process, as well as participating in a rigorous therapeutic programme in order to address the underlying triggers and causes for your addictive behaviours and patterns, and help you to develop healthier ways of managing life as you go forward from treatment.

From the start of our son’s treatment we were made to feel welcome by all the staff. During his treatment at Priory we received excellent advice and education which opened our eyes to our emotions, behaviours and the recovery we needed to undertake.

The family support sessions provided a channel of communication, gave us and him confidence to raise issues and emotions that we had been afraid to broach before for fear of upsetting the other, and to look at these in an open, non-confrontational way.

What we have learnt and experienced from Priory is practised nearly every day now and is part of our life. Thank you to all at Priory.

- Parents of a former addictions patient at Priory Hospital Woking

Addiction treatment at Woking takes an integrative approach. Integrative therapy, or integrative counselling, is a combined approach to psychotherapy that brings together different elements of specific therapies. Integrative therapists take the view that there is no single approach that can treat each patient in all situations. Each patient needs to be considered as a whole, and counselling techniques must be tailored to their individual needs and personal circumstances. We also draw from the well-known 12-Step addiction treatment approach, which provides a set of guiding principles outlining a pathway to recovery and supporting the ethos of change.

It goes without saying that substance and behavioural addictions can have a hugely detrimental impact on your quality of life, and can cause a whole host of long-term problems. However, it’s important to know that these complex conditions are treatable, and the most crucial step in order to commence with effective, professional addiction treatment is to seek help. At Woking, our expert addiction treatment team work in collaboration with our patients to develop person-centred care plans. You will be involved in all decisions made about your care and benefit from a truly bespoke treatment experience, in order to produce the most positive and long-lasting outcomes for you as an individual.

Excellent outcomes:

99% of patients from the Woking Addiction Treatment Programme stated that they would recommend us to a friend
98% of patients from the Woking Addiction Treatment Programme stated that they were treated with respect and dignity during their stay
93% of patients from the Woking Addiction Treatment Programme stated that they felt involved in decisions made about their care and treatment
96% of patients from the Woking Addiction Treatment Programme reported overall satisfaction with the quality of the care that they received

Free, no-obligation addictions assessment at Priory Hospital Woking

At Woking, we understand that seeking help for your addiction can be one of the most difficult decisions that you ever have to make. That’s why, prior to admission, we offer a free, no obligation addiction assessment with one of our qualified addiction therapists, which usually lasts for 90 minutes. This allows us to explore your unique addiction and recommend the best treatment options for you. It also provides you with the opportunity to:

Meet face to face with a member of our expert addiction treatment team
Gain an understanding of the background and potential causes of your addiction
Discuss your unique needs, challenges and options
Explore the impact that your addiction is having not only on your life, but on the lives of those who are closest to you
Discuss your proposed addiction treatment plan, which will be bespoke to you
Ask any questions that you may have on Woking’s Addiction Treatment Programme
Take a look around our welcoming centre and meet our specialist addiction treatment team

This initial assessment will be conducted in complete confidence and can be scheduled at a time that suits you. Our aim is to put your mind at ease and help you to understand the journey that you will be taking towards a healthier, happier, and addiction-free life.

Free aftercare for 12 months

At Priory Hospital Woking, we know that recovery, much like addiction, is a process and not a single event. As such, in order to support you in the first year of recovery, we offer 12 months of free aftercare once you have completed your 28-day programme. This involves weekly therapist-led support groups, talks, advice and useful contacts, which contribute to the ongoing development of our patients, as well as providing them with a strong support network. We will also call you every three months, with your permission, to check in on how you are getting on and may also recommend that you attend some short-term one-to-one sessions to offer you support as you adjust to your work and home environment. We also offer a weekly family support group, free for 12 months following treatment, to help to support your loved ones.

In addition, you will finish the Addiction Treatment Programme with a personalised Continuing Care Plan and we are dedicated to supporting you in your ongoing transition from hospital back to your day-to-day life.

Crisis care at Priory

Priory’s customer service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that those in crisis can be signposted to the best possible support, as quickly as possible. The specialist teams at our residential facilities can help to stabilise those in need of immediate assistance, including providing access to medically assisted withdrawal detoxification for drug and alcohol addictions, where required. Call us today on: 0800 840 3219.

What addictions are treated at Priory Hospital Woking?

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At Woking, we are able to provide high quality treatment for a wide range of substance and behavioural addictions, including:

Alcohol addiction rehab

Alcohol addiction, also known as ‘alcoholism’ or ‘alcohol use disorder’, is characterised by drinking alcohol in an excessive and repeated manner, to the extent that you become physically and psychologically dependent on alcohol in order to function on a day-to-day basis. Furthermore, the negative consequences of alcohol addiction can impact all areas of your life including family, friends, social interests, work and education. Without specialised treatment, alcohol addiction can cause a variety of devastating physical and psychological consequences, and can even result in death.

Drug addiction rehab

Drug addiction is characterised by taking or administering drugs in a continuous manner, until this results in physical or psychological dependence on the drug. Drugs may consist of illegal substances such as cocaine, heroin or ecstasy, or can refer to legal prescription drugs. Illegal drug addiction sometimes develops as a result of curiosity, peer pressure or to supplement or enhance addiction to alcohol. Prescription drug addiction is often the result of taking a certain drug for a legitimate medical reason before going on to abuse this or using the drug recreationally. Either way, drug use can soon become a serious problem.

Cocaine addiction rehab

Cocaine addiction is a common form of drug addiction that we treat at Woking. Cocaine is a dangerous stimulant drug which usually comes as a white powder and can be snorted or injected. Cocaine use results in intense and prolonged feelings of euphoria which makes this drug highly addictive and causes tolerance to build rapidly.

Other behavioural addictions that we are able to treat at Woking include:

In addition, we understand that addictions are often underpinned by other mental health problems including conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and eating disorders. As such, our multidisciplinary team are also able to offer established psychological interventions for mental health problems that co-occur alongside addictive behaviours, in order to address the underlying cause of your addiction, as well as the addiction itself.

What happens during addiction treatment at Woking?

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We understand that it can be overwhelming to take the first steps towards receiving treatment and therapy for your addiction. However, our expert team of addiction psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and nurses possess extensive clinical experience in the treatment and management of addictions, ensuring that you are in the best hands. We also take a person-centred and holistic approach to treatment, drawing upon all of the specialists and treatment options that are available, as well as ensuring that you receive treatment from the best specialist for your individual needs, in order to reach the best possible outcomes.

Medically assisted withdrawal detox in Woking

If you are struggling with an alcohol or drug addiction, a necessary first step in your addiction treatment journey may be to undergo a medically assisted detoxification or ‘detox’. Detox is the process by which all traces of harmful, addictive substances are removed from your body, in a safe, medically assisted, and clinical environment. Detox at Woking usually lasts for seven days, but this length of time can vary according to the level of an individual’s alcohol and drug use. Our detox process is facilitated by the 24-hour presence of on-site doctors and nurses, all of whom are able to administer medication in order to control any unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that you may experience. You can read more about the alcohol detox and drug detoxification programme on our detoxification pages.

Residential addiction treatment

Inpatient (residential) addiction treatment provides you with much-needed structure, round-the-clock care and monitoring, as well as removing you from the negative influences and temptations of your usual daily life. Treatment includes twice-weekly meetings with your allocated consultant psychiatrist, intensive therapy, ongoing nursing and medical care, and multidisciplinary team input.

At Woking, we offer a holistic approach to addiction treatment, integrating a variety of therapy models, theories and techniques, and we also provide access to regular 12-Step fellowship meetings, tailored to cater for the nature of your individual addiction. During therapy sessions, the underlying reasons and triggers for your addictive behaviours will be explored, and an additional area of focus will be on providing you with strategies and tools during our relapse prevention workshops, enabling you to manage situations and events post-treatment, continuously improve your lifestyle and ensure a positive future.

At Woking, we understand that the thought of being admitted to hospital as an inpatient can be quite daunting. However, we are committed to delivering a comprehensive package of psychological, physical and practical care, enabling you to tackle your addiction, and make a full and sustainable recovery. Addiction treatment at Woking truly is a life changing experience.

Treatment delivered by an expert team

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Addiction therapy at Priory Hospital Woking

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How to access exceptional addiction treatment at Priory Hospital Woking

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For more information on the exceptional addictions and mental health services offered at Priory Hospital Woking, and how we can help you or a loved one, call us today on: 0800 840 3219 or submit an online enquiry. You can also arrange your free, no obligation addiction assessment online.

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