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Addiction Treatment in Surrey

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Approach to treatment

Life Works' approach to addiction treatment

Addictions are characterised by an individual repeatedly engaging in certain behaviours, whether these involve substances such as alcohol or drugs, or compulsive activities such as gambling or internet usage, despite the substantial harm that they cause. These behaviours are repeated over and over again because they result in pleasure or some form of valuable outcome for the individual. This causes them to seek out the substance or activity more and more until they develop either a physical or psychological dependence and a harmful addiction takes hold.

Addictions have the potential to wreak havoc in all areas of an individual’s life, from their general health and wellbeing, to their relationships with others and performance at work. That’s why, at Life Works, we are dedicated to providing world class addiction treatment and therapy to each and every one of our clients. We place our clients at the centre of their addiction treatment and recovery journey, ensuring that you benefit from a truly bespoke treatment experience and are empowered to take steps towards the happy, healthy and fulfilling life that you deserve.

Free addiction assessment

We offer a free addiction assessment to all prospective clients, a medically assisted detoxification process for alcohol and drug addictions, if this is required, and a comprehensive therapeutic programme which provides you with the skills and coping strategies to overcome your addictive behaviours and take steps towards a full and sustainable recovery.

Our expert team of addiction psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and other addiction specialists consist of thought leaders in the field of addiction treatment and therapy. Each member is committed to remaining up to date with the latest clinical research, in order to ensure that their practice is guided by the most recent research and follows National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

Contact Life Works Today

If you would like to talk to Life Works about how we support individuals and families dealing with addiction issues, please call: 01483 745 066 or click here to book a FREE ADDICTION ASSESSMENT.

We provide an evidence-based programme that is tailored to individual needs, all structured within NICE guidelines. This includes specialist treatment for a broad array of substance and behavioural addictions.

In addition, we understand that addictive behaviours are often triggered by co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. As such, we are also able to treat these co-occurring problems at Life Works, allowing you to address the root cause of your addiction, as well as tackling the addiction itself.

Addiction treatment programme at Life Works

At Life Works, we understand that reaching out and seeking support for your addiction can be daunting and overwhelming. As such, we are dedicated to making this process as smooth and straightforward as possible for you by offering a free addiction assessment. This initial assessment can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you. It enables you to discuss your concerns in confidence and allows us to build a picture of your unique challenges.

This initial addiction assessment provides you with the opportunity to:

Speak to a member of our team
Discuss your addiction and the specific issues that you are facing
Begin to develop an understanding of the underlying triggers and potential causes for your addiction
Discuss your individual concerns, needs and options
Explore the impact that your addiction is having on your life as well as the lives of your loved ones
Talk through your proposed addiction treatment plan, which will be individually tailored according to your personal needs
Ask any questions that you may have on Life Works’ addiction treatment programme

Ultimately, the aim of our free assessment is to help to put your mind at ease and enable you to develop an understanding of the journey that you could be taking towards recovery and wellbeing. Click here to book yours today.

Inpatient addiction treatment

Life Works’ addiction treatment programme is a residential programme which consists of clients staying at Life Works, usually for a 28-day period. Whilst 28 days is the recommended amount of time needed for addiction treatment, we are also able to consider flexible treatment lengths, if appropriate.

Our residential programme provides you with the chance to tackle any physical symptoms that are associated with your addiction, via our comprehensive detox service, before commencing with intensive and evidence-based therapy in order to identify the drivers for your addictive behaviours, and reduce the chances of addiction relapse.

You can read more about inpatient treatment at Life Works by visiting our inpatient treatment page.

Addiction therapy is delivered in a number of different formats at Life Works, including:

1:1 therapy
Group therapy
Family therapy

For more information on each of the therapy formats that we are able to offer, please visit our treatment methods page.

We are also able to offer a wide range of therapeutic techniques as part of inpatient addiction treatment at Life Works.

Therapy Types

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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) informed groups

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic method that is widely used in the treatment of both substance and behavioural addictions. CBT is underpinned by the premise that addictions develop and are worsened as a result of deep-rooted, unhealthy thought patterns. These dysfunctional thoughts processes can cause you to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as reaching for a drink when you feel anxious or stressed, and can also undermine your ability to make healthy choices about the substances you consume and the behaviours you engage in. As such, CBT aims to help you to challenge these unhealthy beliefs and thought patterns, and replace them with healthier alternatives, thus empowering you to change your behaviour.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a widely-used therapeutic approach which helps people to focus on their feelings and thoughts in the present moment. At the same time, clients are also encouraged to acknowledge, accept and process any negative thoughts or feelings that they experience, which may be contributing to their addiction, without becoming overwhelmed or distressed.

Drama therapy

Drama therapy aims to provide our addiction clients with a safe space in which to express themselves and the chance to see themselves as other people see them. Through drama, clients are also encouraged to explore how their past experiences may have influenced their current unhealthy behaviours and take proactive steps to address them.

Art informed therapy

This form of therapy encourages clients to use art to express subconscious emotions which may be fuelling their addiction. Art therapy is useful in addiction treatment as it allows our clients to identify and resolve feelings that they may find it difficult to talk about.

Shiatsu

Our group shiatsu sessions offer our clients the chance to engage in gentle physical exercise as a means of improving flexibility, reducing muscle tension and relieving joint stiffness. Clients are also introduced to meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques, as well as self-affirmation skills. The purpose of our shiatsu sessions are to empower clients to become more in tune with their bodies and aid in the body’s natural healing process.

12-Step approach and support groups

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Addiction treatment at Life Works is underpinned by the world-renowned 12-Step addiction treatment philosophy. The 12-Step model was first introduced by the organisation Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and is an abstinence-based approach that provides a set of guiding principles for the addiction treatment and recovery journey. Essentially, the 12-Step technique focuses on your motivation to change your addictive behaviours and the unhealthy thought processes that may be fuelling them, and also incorporates elements of spirituality within the treatment process.

During treatment, our clients tackle steps 1 and 2 of the 12-Step programme. This is done in a group format, where clients are encouraged to share their experiences with peers, receive guidance and feedback on their progress, and develop insight and awareness. Clients are also able to attend regular off-site AA and other 12-Step fellowship meetings, which are held in the surrounding area. Attending fellowship meetings in addition to the comprehensive therapy that they receive at Life Works, enables our clients to further enhance their engagement with the 12-Step model and meet other people in the wider recovery community.

12-Step fellowship meetings that our clients may choose to access include:

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - AA is a 12-Step fellowship for those seeking to solve their problem with alcohol and to help others through sharing their experiences and guidance. alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) - NA is a 12-Step fellowship allowing people to join together to help one another to stay drug-free. ukna.org
Gamblers Anonymous - Gamblers Anonymous is adapted from AA and offers a 12-Step recovery programme for men and women whose lives have been affected by compulsive gambling and who share a desire to do something about their gambling problem. gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) - SLAA is a 12-Step fellowship adapted from AA, offering support to men and women in dealing with addictive sexual and emotional behaviour. slaauk.com

A high quality family programme

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A comprehensive, free aftercare offering

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Overcoming an addiction can be hard without professional help. At Life Works, we approach different treatment plans which are best suited to each individual addiction. For more information, please call: 01483 745 066 or click here to book a FREE ADDICTION ASSESSMENT.

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