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Recovery Doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it simple.
We have developed a unique, three-step drug and rehabilitation approach to guide our staff to meet the needs of our clients and give them a memorable way to think about their recovery.
The first thing that anyone with a substance misuse problem must do is stop taking the substance(s). Even moderate drug or alcohol use can significantly affect cognitive function, impair memory, and stifle emotional awareness. For most of the people accessing our service, they will have been taking large quantities of alcohol and/or substances, the cumulative effect of which can be enormously debilitating. Our structured treatment for drugs and alcohol supports the medical and psychological shift required for recovery.
One of the reasons addiction is such a vicious cycle is that when people wake up after a heavy drinking session or a night using cocaine, they feel groggy, anxious, paranoid, vacant… the list of negative adjectives is endless. This feeling stunts our motivation to do anything, often leading back to use — restarting the cycle.
So, in order for any psychological therapy to work, the person must be free from substances — not only so they can verbalise their thoughts and feelings, but also reflect clearly, remember the session, and benefit from it. Becoming more physically well improves our mental health and emotional wellbeing, which gives us the strength to engage in alcohol therapy, build motivation, and participate fully in the rehab process.
The first part of our drug and rehabilitation model is Abstain. Most of our clients are physically dependent on a substance, so we begin treatment through our Medical Detox Programme. For most, we aim for a 7-day detox to ensure they are ready, physically and emotionally, to move to Phase 2.
The second stage of the drug and rehabilitation programme is ‘Believe’
For many of our clients, one of the biggest barriers to overcoming their addiction is a simple lack of belief. A lack of belief that…..
Without BELIEVING that recovery from addictive behaviours is possible, we would ask our clients… what are you doing here? If you don’t BELIEVE you can stay clean and sober, why are you in a rehab, getting clean and sober?
To achieve absolutely anything in life, you must have a positive mindset and an underlying belief that you can do that thing. If you’re questioning whether you believe you can do something, then the response is simple… why not?
To ask someone to believe that they can be a Formula 1 driver is unrealistic. But to climb Mount Everest? It’s possible. To run a marathon? Learn a musical instrument? Why not?
All of these goals are extremely challenging, but for most, entirely achievable. What’s required is BELIEF, planning, and consistent effort. At TLC Rehab, we believe that achieving long-term recovery through treatment for drugs or alcohol therapy is as great an achievement as summiting Everest. And like any summit, the climb starts with belief.
This metaphor reminds our clients that overcoming addiction is serious work. You don’t conquer a mountain with half-hearted effort — the same is true for drug and rehabilitation. It takes structure, support, and a plan.
For many people who struggle to stay clean and sober, the point where it went wrong is clear: they stopped doing the work. They stopped talking to people. They stopped attending recovery meetings.
Achieving long-term recovery requires more than just willingness. A strong desire to stop is just the start. Many of our clients have tried to quit drinking or using, but can’t stay stopped. This is where treatment for drugs and long-term therapy come in. The underlying causes — trauma, grief, abuse, or unresolved emotional pain — often drive addictive behaviours.
To move forward, clients must undergo deep, often long-term therapeutic counselling. This is the foundation of the drug and rehabilitation journey.
We empower our clients by equipping them with practical strategies to support recovery. Our qualified counsellors deliver group and 1-2-1 sessions focused on healing past wounds and helping clients feel again without turning to substances. This is where alcohol therapy becomes critical — not just to stop drinking, but to understand the emotional role alcohol has played in each person’s life.
Through both talking therapies and creative methods such as Art Therapy, Music Therapy, EMDR, and Hypnotherapy, we help break cycles of shame, guilt, and remorse. These methods are key tools in our comprehensive treatment for drugs and alcohol.
We also teach simple, everyday recovery tools — from journaling and breathing exercises to meditation and nutrition. Our clients are encouraged to engage with these even during detox, as participation from the beginning leads to greater results.
Just by being in rehab, talking to peers, and connecting with counsellors, clients begin the Change phase early — collecting small “nuggets” of wisdom, motivation, and support that remind them: drug and rehabilitation is possible, and recovery is real.
If we were to look at addiction in simple terms, it could be rightly argued that people with an addiction are people who have developed ‘bad habits.’ Someone with a stressful job starts having a drink to de-stress. That one drink turns into a bottle of wine a night. Eventually, habits deepen, and behaviours spiral.
In drug and rehabilitation, we teach that the key to breaking old patterns is building new ones, with intention and consistency. The real work starts the moment you leave the structure of rehab and apply what you’ve learned in daily life. That’s why treatment for drugs or alcohol doesn’t end with detox or therapy, it’s about creating sustainable change.
To support this, we encourage clients to build as many healthy habits as possible. Daily actions like journaling, talking to others, and attending recovery meetings are the foundations of long-term recovery. These routines help embed the principles of alcohol therapy and wellness beyond the walls of our clinic.
While much of the Sustain phase is self-driven, we remain closely involved. We offer weekly aftercare groups (in person and online), and we check in daily for three months after treatment, helping clients feel connected, supported, and accountable.
We want to hear about the amazing progress they’re making, and offer support when things get tough. Because lasting recovery through treatment for drugs and alcohol is possible, and nobody should have to do it alone.
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