North London Addiction Rehab Centre

Introduction

Located in a secluded part of North London this private hospital specialises in the treatment of mental health problems and both adult and adolescent addictions including drug addiction.

Since opening in 1986 The Clinic has acquired an excellent reputation for its standards in medical and nursing care and the extensive range of services we offer. The hospital has 52 bedrooms offering treatment for general psychiatry, addictions and adolescents, as well as facilities for day care and outpatient services. We offer a specialist service for adolescent addictions and adult and adolescent Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

What makes us special?

In addition to our Adult Addictions service, the Clinic provides a specialist Adolescent Addiction Unit. The five bed unit offers assessment and treatment to adolescents with drug and alcohol problems, as well as computer and gaming addictions. After initial assessment and depending on the type of addiction, various packages of care can be tailored to the individual’s needs.

Programme Overview

Treatment plans are tailored to the specific needs of the individual by a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of Consultant Psychiatrists, Therapists and clinical staff.

The drug addiction treatment programme is delivered using a 12 step abstinence-based therapeutic model. The detoxification programme includes full physical examination, psychiatric examination, blood tests, pharmacological withdrawal regime prescribed, physical needs identified, treated and monitored daily. Addiction Treatment Programmes Components include the following:

• Consultant or Medical Assessment
• Detoxification Programme
• Group Therapy
• One-to-One Therapy
• Educational Lectures
• Holistic Activities
• Family Participation Programme

Facilities and accommodation

The environment we create for patients is as important as the treatment itself. Each patient will have the privacy of his/her own bedroom, with television telephone and en-suite facilities. Communal areas are pleasant and homely and patients are welcome to use the hospital grounds and garden.

Patients are encouraged to have their meals in the main dining room, which offers an excellent choice of dishes. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for.