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Old 01-08-2014, 07:11 AM
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autan
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This is what I received prior to being admitted as an impatient at the Priory in Preston, Lancashire.

Addiction Treatment Programme

The hospital specialises in addictions treatment for substance and behavioural dependency, such as alcohol, drugs or gambling.

The inpatient Addictions treatment programme includes:-

FREE assessment to discuss the problem in more detail without obligation to continue into treatment
FREE weekly aftercare support for 12 months post completion of the 28 day programme
FREE family support during and post treatment
A detoxification service is available for those not requiring the full 28 day programme.

I completed 7 days NHS (UK National Health Service), free treatment at a private clinic. I was referred by my GP, after a number of failed attempts to stop. As a far as I am aware, they are correct that they dont offer outpatients support unless you have had some inpatients stay, this is because the inpatients stay gives you a week off the substance you are addicted to, then they can work out the best plan for you in terms of meetings and therapy.

I found that this time giving up, has been infinity easier because I have had that experience, from before and feel ready to move on with my life, addiction free.
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