Question 1

Do I need to be admitted to an inpatient rehab for treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Most people relapse within one year after completing inpatient alcohol treatment. You only need to be admitted when you have a coexisting physical or mental problem. We work in partnership with several rehabilitation centres and hospitals in case you need inpatient treatment.

Question 2

Can I have outpatient treatment only?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. Outpatient treatment is more cost effective than inpatient. Alcohol dependence is a long term problem and cannot be solved by spending just a few weeks in a rehab.

Question 3

Do I need to attend the clinic daily?

Accepted Answer

Most of our alcohol treatment programmes require you to attend the clinic two or three times during the first week and then you can continue with face to face or online sessions less frequently depending on your treatment and needs. This is mainly due to COVID risk management.

Question 4

Do I need to attend group meetings?

Accepted Answer

No, you don’t. Most of our programmes are based on one-to-one and family sessions. Patients can attend AA meetings but only if they want to. We also have a volunteer peer mentor at our clinic who can provide one-to-one spiritual support.

Question 5

Do you provide online sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can offer online psychotherapy, counselling and clinical follow up sessions to monitor your progress during your alcohol treatment programme and aftercare.

Question 6

Can I keep the online breathalyser for one year?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can. Some of our patients decide to keep monitoring their alcohol consumption (breathalysing) for several months after they finish their alcohol rehabilitation. Not only does it help stop drinking and give peace of mind, but it can provide clinical evidence in legal proceedings such as driving related charges or child protection issues. Please contact us for further details.

Question 7

Can you provide a record of my sobriety to my legal team?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will work with your legal team to support your case the best possible way and provide evidence of your alcohol recovery.

Question 8

Can you prescribe without liaising with my GP?

Accepted Answer

Only as rare exceptions. Patients can opt not to inform their GPs, but doctors are bound by General Medical Council (GMC) Code of Good Medical Practice, which makes it mandatory to keep GPs informed of treatments they prescribe to ensure patient safety. Same as any other doctors, GPs are bound by confidentiality regulations and cannot share any clinical information with any third party without your explicit consent.

Question 9

Can you prescribe monthly buprenorphine injections?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. Patients can benefit from Buvidal weekly or monthly injections and will not have to visit a pharmacy. Buvidal is the European equivalent of Sublocade available in the US, but offers a bigger range of doses.

Question 10

Can I detox at home?

Accepted Answer

The vast majority of drug detoxifications don’t require you to be admitted to an inpatient facility. We only require patients to be admitted for detox when there are associated mental health or physical conditions, or when the nature of the drugs or the amounts taken are very dangerous.

Question 11

What mental health problems do you treat?

Accepted Answer

We treat anxiety disorders (panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety and PTSD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, bipolar disorder, dual diagnosis (mental health & addiction) and personality disorders. We also help with issues like codependency, dysfunctional relationships and behavioural addictions (gambling, online gaming, social media and others).

Question 12

Will I have a nominated doctor and psychologist to treat me and my family?

Accepted Answer

You will have a nominated doctor and psychologist that you will see regularly. You will also have a Care Coordinator who will be the main point of contact for any queries

Question 13

Is The OAD Clinic in London easily accessible from airports/train stations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The OAD Clinic is situated near Victoria Station and Hyde Park Corner Station which are easily accessible from London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Question 14

What should I expect during my first visit to The OAD Clinic?

Accepted Answer

During the initial consultation, you can expect to be informed about our services, as well as asked questions about your medical history, your goals, and expectations, so that our team can create a bespoke treatment plan for you.

Question 15

Are there any specific requirements or restrictions for international patients seeking treatment?

Accepted Answer

You must be eligible as a ‘Standard Visitor’, with an electronic visa waiver (depending on the country you are from) More information can be found on the UK Government website.

Question 16

How can I arrange for travel and accommodation during my treatment at The OAD Clinic?

Accepted Answer

Please get in touch with The OAD Clinic to learn more about travel and accommodation during your treatment.

Do I need to be admitted to an inpatient rehab for treatment?

Can I have outpatient treatment only?

Do I need to attend the clinic daily?

Do I need to attend group meetings?

Can you prescribe disulfiram / Antabuse?

Can you prescribe naltrexone injections?

Will I have a nominated Care Coordinator to treat me and my family?

Do you provide online sessions?

Can I keep the online breathalyser for one year?

Can you provide a record of my sobriety to my legal team?

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