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Priory launches new addiction treatment that is affordable and accessible to more people in the UK
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New programmes include inpatient treatments ranging from 7 to 28 days
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A new residential service is being developed by a team of specialist therapists
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Digital support for sobriety after discharge and access to online addiction treatment
Priory, in response to the growing demand for affordable, flexible and accessible addiction treatment, has developed a range of new services to help people overcome barriers to treatment and care.
Priory offers a range of packages that offer different levels of support at varying price points.
Priory’s New Approach includes:
- Hospital care is available for people with complex needs. This includes a medically-supported detoxification.
- Residential Treatment is a non-medical treatment delivered by therapists to facilitate a structured, sustainable recovery based on exposure-led therapy
- Community-based programs flexible non-residential care in an outpatient setting
- Digital Treatment Options brings evidence-based therapy to people’s homes.
- Blended Care Models allow patients to receive support in a manner that suits their work, family and personal lives.
The changes will transform the industry, reflecting the increasing substance abuse and behavior addiction crisis in the UK.
In 2023, alcohol was responsible for the deaths of more than 10,473 people – a new record. There are also over 600,000 alcohol-dependent drinkers in England.
In England and Wales in the same year, drug abuse led to 5,448 deaths, which is an increase of 11% on a year-to-year basis. The number of cocaine-related deaths increased by 30%, to 1,118. This is a tenfold increase since 2011.
Around 138,000 people were diagnosed with problem gambling last year. Another 1.3 million gambled in a moderate or low-risk manner.
The NHS offers very limited inpatient addiction treatment. Many people who need urgent help with substance abuse have limited options, as private rehab programs are often out of their reach.
Debbie Longsdale is the director of Priory’s private clinical pathways. She said, “We see addictions affecting peoples’ physical and mental health and how it affects their relationships, careers, families, homes and overall wellbeing every day in our rehabilitation programmes.”
By introducing flexible services and pricing, we hope to reach out to more people who were previously excluded from private rehab due to the cost, their location, or other circumstances.
Our new services are evidence-based, clinically robust and available at all stages of addiction and rehabilitation – recognising everyone’s unique circumstances.
Priory’s newly developed treatment packages with names like ‘Flourish,’ and Elevate,’ reflect a major shift in how addiction care is provided in the UK. They place a high priority on flexibility, affordability and person-centred assistance.
Priory’s addiction treatment begins with a complimentary assessment of the individual to determine what kind of support is needed. The treatment can be paid for by insurance or self-pay.
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