A specialist addiction treatment and rehabilitation centre in Woodbourne, Birmingham

At Woodbourne, we are able to provide bespoke treatment and rehab for a range of substance and behavioural addictions, including:

Alcohol addiction rehab

Alcohol addiction, commonly referred to as ‘alcoholism’ or ‘alcohol use disorder’, develops as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, to the extent that you become physically and psychologically dependent on alcohol in order to function effectively on a daily basis. Without comprehensive alcohol addiction treatment, alcoholism can cause a range of devastating physical and psychological problems, and can even result in death.

Drug addiction rehab

Drug addiction is characterised by repeatedly administering or taking drugs, whether these are illegal substances such as cocaine, heroin or ecstasy, or legal prescription drugs. People usually develop an illegal drug addiction as a result of peer pressure or curiosity, whereas a prescription drug addiction often develops after consuming a certain drug for a legitimate medical reason. Regardless of the type of drug addiction that you have developed, continued use of these substances can become a serious problem and can lead to a range of serious long-term consequences.

The behavioural addictions that we are able to treat at Woodbourne include:

• Gambling addiction
• Love and sex addiction
• Shopping addiction
• Internet addiction

At Priory Hospital Woodbourne, we recognise that it is not uncommon for addictions to co-occur alongside other mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). As such, our expert multidisciplinary addiction treatment team are also able to provide comprehensive support for other mental health conditions that may be exacerbating your destructive addictive behaviours.

Our rigorous Addiction Treatment Programme has been developed by our highly skilled team of psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, therapists, and other addiction specialists, all of whom are highly experienced in supporting patients from many walks of life, and have an extensive clinical knowledge base within the field of addiction treatment. The treatment that we provide adheres to robust National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines and is guided by the latest research within the area of addiction rehab.

Seven-day, medically assisted withdrawal detox at Woodbourne

Detoxification, or ‘detox’, is the process by which these addictive substances are systematically removed from your body in a medically assisted setting, which helps to manage the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that can occur when you stop consuming alcohol or drugs.  At Woodbourne, we are able to provide a safe alcohol and drug detox programme, based on a bespoke detox plan, which provides full medical supervision during this process. You can read more about our detoxification programme on our drug detoxification and alcohol detoxification pages.

Residential addiction treatment

Once all traces of harmful substances have been removed from your body as part of the detox process, you will be prepared to commence with comprehensive residential (inpatient) treatment for your addiction. Our expert team deliver a rigorous programme of evidence-based therapies, ensuring that these are tailored to the unique needs of each and every one of our patients, thus ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Inpatient treatment provides you with a structured environment, round-the-clock support, and also enables you to spend some time away from your usual living situation in order to remove any temptations or negative influences that may be fuelling your addiction. Inpatient treatment aims to equip you with the tools and coping mechanisms to improve your lifestyle, and take steps towards positive and healthy future.

At Woodbourne, we understand that the thought of attending a hospital to undergo residential treatment can be overwhelming, and this form of treatment can have far-reaching consequences on both a personal and a professional level. However, you can be assured that Woodbourne’s Addiction Treatment programme has been designed to provide you with a truly life-changing experience, and delivers the expert care and attention that you need to take steps towards a full and sustainable recovery.

Day care addiction treatment

Day care addiction treatment consists of you attending Woodbourne for a certain number of days each week, and participating in intensive addiction therapy alongside current inpatients. However, unlike our residential programme, you will return home following a day of therapy. Day care is an effective option for individuals who need ongoing and structured support for their addiction, but do not need intensive 24-hour care. Day care can also be used as a step-down in treatment intensity once you have completed your 28-day residential programme, or can also be used as a step-up in intensity from outpatient addiction therapy.

Our specialist addiction treatment team’s extensive clinical experience means that you truly are in the safest of hands at Priory Hospital Woodbourne. All treatment is developed in close partnership with each individual who seeks support with us, and is personalised according to your individual condition, symptoms and requirements, in order to result in the best possible outcomes.

The Addiction Treatment Programme at Woodbourne is predominantly led by our expert consultants and therapists, but patients also benefit from valuable peer supporter input throughout the rehab process. Our peer supporters are ex-patients who have been through addiction treatment themselves and are now in recovery. These individuals attend the hospital and participate in addiction therapy groups alongside current patients, in order to share their positive experiences and offer strength, hope and inspiration.

We use a comprehensive range of established addiction treatment techniques at Woodbourne, all of which are evidence-based, and have been found to be highly effective in the addiction treatment and recovery journey.

Therapy formats

Therapy can be delivered in a number of different formats including:

• 1:1 therapy
• Group therapy
• Family group therapy
• Couples therapy

Types of therapy

Examples of the therapeutic techniques that we use as part of our Addiction Treatment Programme include:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness
• Self-esteem, sleep hygiene, healthy living, creative writing, fitness, and diary groups
• Holistic therapies such as art therapy, yoga and relaxation groups

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

You can contact Priory Hospital Woodbourne directly to enquire about our Addiction Treatment Programme and to arrange your free, no-obligation addictions assessment.

For further information on how Priory Hospital Woodbourne can help you to overcome your addiction, call us today on 0800 840 3219, and our dedicated experts will be able to advise on the next steps to receiving treatment. For GPs and referrers looking to make a referral, please click here.