Rehab cost London  

What is the cost of rehab London? 

 

London has a number of private hospitals and treatment centres that provide addiction treatment. 

They provide a premimum service, in luxury surrondings with expert consultant psychiatrist (addiction specialist) oversight. 

24/7 specialist nurses are on hand with a resident medical officer (doctor) on site. 

You can go in for a seven day detox (if clinically viable) without rehab if you are pressed for time. 

All blood tests, medications and hotel services are included. 

London treatment centres are far more flexible than those outside of the capital. 

What is the advantage of having treatment in London? 

Unlike the rest of the UK, in London you can have a standalone detox without rehab (therapy, relapse prevention and aftercare). 

While, as clinicians, we would never advise people to do this, we understand why this may be a preference. 

For busy executives who need to get back their focus back, quickly, a standalone detox means they can take their laptop and phone with them and continue to work: within reason. 

With a London detox centre, you will have the services of a consultant psychiatrist (addiciton specialist) who may be able to be more flexible with a detox regime/admission criteria. 

This is because there is a resident medical officer (RMO) on duty 24/7, 365 as well as experienced clinical nurses. 

Because of the specialist staff there is more scope for rapid detoxing using medications and treatment plans that are less conservative. 

Does my GP need to know I am having a detox/rehab? 

As clinicians, we always advise people to let their GP know and get them on board. 

However, we understand why some people would rather not do so. 

With a London treatment centre any blood tests can be carried out: on site. 

If you are registered with an NHS GP you can obtain a medical summary report, free of charge, from the admin team or receptionist. 

Modern day NHS computer systems allow admin staff to generate a report with just a few keystrokes. 

You are under no obligation to explain why you want one. 

It is very common for people to ask for a summary for travel and other insurances, etc. 

You will need to prove who you are if the staff don't know you, personally for data protection compliance. 

I am worried about privacy, can I have a detox in a hotel room or rented appartment? 

Yes.

We have a consultant psychiatrist (addiction specialist) as well as a GP with additional training and experience in addiction who can draw up and oversee a treatment plan. 

You will be cared for 24/7 by a team of specialist nursing staff  with a therapist to provide psychological support. 

As clinicians, we always reccomend rehab where you will benefit from group therapy. 

Over the last hundred years, group therapy has proved to be the most effective treatment for addiction. 

If you think you are the kind of person that couldn't face being in a group situation or would benefit from a group then you are entirely the kind of person who would!

However, we understand that, for some, despite the absolute confidentiality of group therapy, some people need absolute privacy. 

With a standalone detox in a private residence this can be easily achieved. 

Bespoke treatment, such as this, comes at a cost. 

A weeks treatment can be arranged for: £18,816.

How can I reduce rehab cost London? 

Ask yourself this: Do you really need to be treated in London? 

If you travel just slightly further afield, you can reduce the cost by three quaters. 

There really is no need to spend vast sums on being treated in London unless there is a reason why you absolutelty need to be in the capital. 

Just a train ride away from London, you can have a weeks stay in a detox/rehab centre for £1,975. 

With London detox/rehab centres you are paying for a name and location: Nothing more. 



 

 

Why do I need a detox? 

Not everyone does. 

Indeed, if you don't need one and have a detox it will do more harm than good. 

When you take prescribed medication it works on receptors in the brain/spinal cord. 

This is what they were invented to do. 

They either  open up or close down chemical channels. 

When you take drugs/drink alcohol consistently, over a period of time, your brain adjusts to it. 

This is known as tolerance. 

The problem is that you will need more and more of the substance in order for it to have the same effect. 

If you stop drinking or taking drugs suddenly (or reduce too quickly) the brain simply can not cope with this quick change. 

While it scrabbles to re-adjust incorrect chemical messaging occurs. 

This is what causes the symptoms known as withdrawal. 

Detox medication either replaces the drug/alcohol on receptors so you can reduce, under medical supervision or treat side effects. 

If you have a detox when you don't need one, you are replacing substances that aren't active. Thus the replacement medication will have full effect: This is dangerous. 

Not all drugs need a detox. 

Cocaine, for example, doesn't have a detox regime because it is a very short acting drug. However, a short term course of adjunctive (supportive) medication is often needed due to the effects of withdrawal. 

Why is residential treatment more beneficial?
 

Effective treatment for addiction requires four elements:


* Detox (where needed) 
* Group therapy
* Relapse prevention 
* Aftercare

A standalone detox, at home, without the other three elements will not prepare you, adequately, for sobriety. 

Infact, a standalone detox can actually make things worse. 

People often take to drink and drugs to blot out painful memories. 

Alcohol, will reduce your stress for an hour or so but, in time, you will need more and more to have the same effect as the amount you started with. 

When you detox, because the alcohol and drugs are no longer on your brain receptors suppressing difficult thoughts and emotions, they will come back into play. 

If you haven't been able to process these thoughts and deal with any underlying mental health concerns your brain is going to tell you what you already know: Going back to using drugs and alcohol will make them go away. 

Without relapse prevention skills you will not be able to handle difficult situations and a relapse is highly likely. 

All centres offer a minimum of a years aftercare. 

This is, usually, access to a weekly support group, either in person or by video conferencing is distance is an issue. 



 
 

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Wouldn't I be better off in a well known chain of private mental health hospitals for addiction treatment?

One of our clinicians undertook advanced prescribing training at the Priory Roehampton with the worlds leading expert in addiction medicine.

The cost of a month at the Priory is over £28,000

While you would have a consultant psychiatrist in charge of your care, the treatment plan and process is exactly the same as any other rehab centre:

* Detox
* Group therapy
* Relapse prevention
* Aftercare

The only difference is that you would be seen by the consultant in ward round once a week.

In a private hospital the same rules apply:

You must atttend all groups and meetings, on time. The medication you would recieve, if applicable, would be exactly the same and the nursing/support worker care would also be identical. Being in a private hospital doesn't mean any difference in the treatment process. 

You are paying for a brand. If you opt for a lower cost centre the same treatment plan can be accessed for £6,950.