| If you're interested in seeking alcoholism treatment and | | | | When you arrive at the alcohol rehab centre, you'll be |
| perhaps staying in a rehab centre, you may be | | | | greeted by staff. You'll then undergo an admission |
| concerned about being referred to one. Here's a little | | | | assessment and there will be paperwork that you'll |
| more about how the process usually works. | | | | probably need to sign. The staff will talk you through |
| You can be referred for alcoholism treatment by your | | | | what's happening and don't be afraid to ask any |
| GP or another addiction professional. However, you | | | | questions about the process. |
| don't need to be referred by a health professional; you | | | | Clinic staff will talk to you about any medication that |
| can normally apply yourself. | | | | you require during your stay. |
| A good rehab clinic will assess your situation and | | | | You should be aware that at the start of your stay, |
| needs as part of the admission process. If they feel | | | | and perhaps during it, your possessions may be |
| that the centre can't meet your specific needs, they | | | | searched by centre staff. This is to ensure that you |
| should let you know this and refer you to a service | | | | have not smuggled alcohol into the clinic. |
| which is more suitable for you. | | | | Once the administration is out of the way, you'll be |
| Rehab clinic admissions are obviously subject to | | | | helped to settle in and the detox process will be |
| vacancy availability and a good rehab centre will admit | | | | started. |
| a limited number of residents at any one time. You | | | | Rehab centre rules |
| should be placed on a waiting and list and given | | | | There are some rules in alcohol treatment centres. |
| information on the date you're likely to be admitted. | | | | This is for the benefit of patients. Rules include: |
| Even when you're on a waiting list for alcoholism | | | | A strict no alcohol policy |
| treatment, staff should stay in touch to stay updated | | | | No non-prescribed medication |
| on your progress, discuss any queries and maintain | | | | Violence will not be tolerated |
| your motivation. | | | | Those who don't follow these rules will seriously |
| In some cases, it is possible to be admitted as an | | | | jeopardise their recovery. They also run a risk of losing |
| 'emergency' case, depending on your circumstances. If | | | | their place at the centre. |
| your circumstances warrant it, your application can be | | | | Next steps |
| fast-tracked via telephone for immediate admission. | | | | If you think you may have an alcohol problem, consider |
| What happens when you're admitted to a rehab clinic? | | | | an alcohol rehab clinic. |