Alcoholism


An estimated 1.6 million people in England are dependent drinkers and making the decision to seek treatment can be one of the hardest decisions a person has to make.

Cardinal Clinic offers a wide range of treatments for alcohol, substance and behavioural addictions, which are tailored to individual needs.

Many alcohol programmes start with a detox period, which lasts 7 to 10 days. At Cardinal Clinic this is carried out under the medical supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist and fully trained nursing staff. Medication is prescribed to ease the symptoms of withdrawal. After the detox period the patient will then be assessed again to look at the underlying reasons for their drinking and to consider how these can be addressed.

Treatment Structures:

  • Consultant Psychiatrist
  • Medication assessment to include blood screen
  • Individual and group counselling to help the patient to understand their drinking and address some underlying issues that help prevent relapse
  • Family support meetings. There is also individual support for the family, as helping someone with alcoholism can often be tiring
  • Links to local support groups. For example, we strongly encourage all patients to attend AA meetings during and after leaving Cardinal Clinic

We have a 10-day and 14-day fixed price alcohol detox programme that is designed to help stop drinking safely. The packages include:

  • Consultant assessment and in-patient charges
  • Psysical assessment and blood screen
  • 10/14 day in-patient care in individual en-suite bedroom
  • Medication to reduce the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
  • Full Clinic programme to include alcohol support groups
  • Literature/recovery information
  • 10/14 After care support groups
  • Relatives support

To commence this package we require a referral letter from your GP. Treatment can usually be started within 24-hours. The package is paid for on admission:

10 days     £5,500

14 days     £7,500   

 

If you would like more information, please call us and ask to speak to Sally Pincott or Emily Stevens.