Frequently Asked Questions. Being in this industry of drug and alcohol addiction since 2009, I get asked a lot of questions. Here is a list of just a few. If you have any other questions you would like to ask, do get in touch, and we will do our best to answer them. These are the most regular questions asked to do with an alcohol detox either at home or in a rehab centre:
- How soon can I start? In most cases you can start your treatment today. That is for both residential or home detox programs.
- Does it take long? For a drug addiction, which will need a detox. This will take a little longer than an alcohol addiction. Plus there are other factors. Age weight how long the addiction has been etc. Generally an alcohol detox takes 7 to 12 days. Drugs a little longer.
- Do you do medical detoxes? We only do medical detoxes. You will never have to go “cold turkey”
- Do you offer a home detox program for alcohol? Yes. Our nurses have been doing home detoxes since 1988, and they are still going strong in 2022, We also offer the most supported home detox anywhere in the UK.
- Do you take pregnant women in detox centres? No. No detox centres take pregnant women. If you are pregnant, and would like some help with addiction. Call Tel: 07811 606 606 (24 hours)
- How many people do you have in a rehab centre? Our centres generally have between 7 and 12 people at one given time.
- Is it expensive? How do you put a cost on someones life? We have large overheads like anyone else, and the costs are kept to a minimum.
- Can I just phone for some support for free? Yes you can call anytime. We will be happy to support you.