Cost of treatment – $8,540 for 28 days. $1,265 a week thereafter

Livingstone House offers a residential drug and rehabilitation programme for men aged18-64.

No matter how desperate the situation, we’ve seen it before – and we know no one is beyond help.

As a resident of Livingstone House, you participate in their 12-Step recovery programme – a long proven and effective program of treatment. Support is not just geared towards abstinence, but is designed to meet each individual’s mental, spiritual and emotional needs, too. Treating each person as an individual during their time with them is vital. The objective is not just to free them from addiction, but to build confidence and a sense of self-worth in order to make positive changes.

Addicts can often feel like they still ‘function’ in daily life.

Often this is due to the support of families who, without realising, are actually ‘enabling’ them, as an addict, to continue. That’s why Livingstone House also support families with education and encouragement to ensure the cycle can stop for good. Ultimately, they empower people, through outstanding care to not just exist in a state of addiction, but to live and thrive in a healthy, happy life.

Treatment at Livingstone House is based on the established 12-Step Programme of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. As it’s residential, you will stay in one of the comfortable, secure homes conveniently located in an around Birmingham.

Many people fear withdrawal, which is why they work to make you feel comfortable as soon as they can. On arrival, you will be welcomed with compassion, and undergo a comprehensive assessment conducted by a Nurse Consultant and General Practitioner.

Following a tour of the facilities, you’re introduced to a ‘buddy’ who’ll support you every step of the way as you settle into life at Livingstone House. They view the detoxification programme as a physical, psychological and spiritual process and use a variety of interventions. The use of prescribed medication from our specialist team of GPs is only part of this service. During your treatment, you will be involved with reading, talking, listening, group work, individual counselling and ongoing help and support from all staff and your fellow peers – who will also be undergoing a similar experience. The basic principles are to use a holistic approach to treatment,

Underpinned by proven, research-based methods to enable then to offer best practice and outstanding care to the residents. The daily routine is structured, with a set timetable that’s easy to follow and gives a sense of stability, security and responsibility for each day. You’ll always know what’s happening next.

Detoxification is a major first step on your road to recovery, but it’s not the end.

Primary and secondary treatment are the next two stages. Once you’re physically cleared of harmful substances, they explore why you feel the need to use alcohol and/or drugs in the first place. Your stay continues in one of the comfortable, beautifully furnished properties. Conveniently located around in and around Birmingham, they’re a real oasis of calm and support to make you feel at ease. The small group of people living in each house will all be going through the same process, so there’s a real sense of sharing the experience with people who genuinely understand.

You are supported through the established 12-step Programme of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to aid recovery with a team of caring and dedicated professionals. The teams treat individuals with respect, kindness and an ultimate goal to help you realise your full potential and plan for a life free from the control of substances.