How We Treat Addiction
At Ocean Recovery Centre we are experts at treating drug and alcohol addiction. Contact us today if you have any questions about how we treat addiction, or if you would like to start your treatment journey today. Request a Callback
By John Gillen - Last Updated: January 31, 2023
Clinically Reviewed on June 15, 2022 by Dr Alexander Lapa (Psychiatrist). All information on this page has been reviewed and verified by a certified addiction professional.

There is a range of treatment and therapy methods used to treat addiction at all stages of your recovery; from the start of your stay at residential rehab, to your long term sobriety.
At Ocean Recovery we have a variety of treatment methods to help you overcome drug and alcohol addiction. We offer personalised treatment programmes to ensure that you receive the best care available which suits your exact needs. We understand that every individual is different, which is why our treatment reflects this.
How Do We Treat Drug and Alcohol Addiction?
Drug and alcohol addiction can be complex and is difficult to overcome physically and emotionally. Often residents who come for treatment at our rehab centre are vulnerable and in need of intensive treatment, but this can be a daunting prospect if you are unsure of what rehab entails.
The first step of residential treatment is detox, which ensures that the substance is completely removed from your system. This can take 5+ days and can be difficult is withdrawal symptoms are experienced, which is why our medical addiction recovery staff are on hand to administer any medication to ease symptoms.
Therapy is the next step in treatment, as the psychological element of addiction needs to be tackled in order to make a full and long term recovery. A multitude of therapy treatments are offered, and therapy styles may differ for individuals dependent on their needs.
Aftercare and relapse prevention are provided to ensure that sobriety is maintained long after rehab treatment at our facility. Our main goal is to ensure that you make a full recovery and return home from our centre as a happier and healthier individual.
Visit the links at the bottom of this page for more information about how we treat addiction at Ocean Recovery Centre.
Our Rehab Facilities
At Ocean Recovery, we are extremely proud of our state-of-the-art facility. We provide residents with the most relaxing stay possible and they can enjoy our modern establishment.
Ocean Recovery Facilities include:
CQC Registered
FREE Transportation Included
Medically Assisted Detoxification
2 Executive, Sea View Double Ensuite Rooms
8 Double or Single Ensuite Rooms
3 Single Rooms with Dedicated Separate Bathroom
Comfortable Communal Lounge with Piano & Sky TV
Beautiful Modern Dining Lounge
External Courtyard and Outside Seating Area
12 Months FREE Aftercare
Regular Contact with Loved Ones Encouraged
Large Multi-Purpose Group Activity Room with Superb Sea Views
Get In Touch
Are you suffering from Drug and Alcohol Addiction and need help? If so, Ocean Recovery is a leading UK based expert in Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab. Find out how we can help by getting in touch with our friendly team today. You can either call our confidential helpline or request a call-back by clicking on the below form.
Steps of Treatment at Rehab
Below we have outlined the main elements of rehab treatment at Ocean Recovery. Our residential rehab programmes are designed to achieve and maintain recovery long term for people with drug or alcohol addictions.
The support from our recovery expert staff is what makes our programmes so successful. It is important that our residents feel comfortable and understood during their time with us, which is why the personal experiences of many of our team is so beneficial when treating clients.
For more information, speak to a member of our team on 01253 847 553 or contact us via our online enquiry form.
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Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Our residential rehab facility has treated hundreds of residents and helped them to achieve addiction recovery. Our approach to treating drug and alcohol addiction includes an initial detox period, followed by a variety of therapy treatments which aim to treat the mental aspect of addiction. One year of free aftercare is then offered to residents who have completed a 28-day stay at our facility.
Private drug and alcohol rehab is the most intensive and successful form of addiction treatment available.
Please click the link for more information on the private drug and alcohol rehab we offer.
Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Rehabilitation
Drug and alcohol addiction have a hugely negative impact on users and treatment is often needed to overcome addiction. Residential rehab treatment will consist of a detox period followed by therapy.
Withdrawal symptoms will be managed by medical professionals and our experienced addiction recovery team. This ensures that the process is as safe as possible.
Please click on one of the below links for more information on the rehabilitation treatment we offer.
Alcohol Rehab Drug Rehab
Detoxification
The detox process involves flushing out the toxins of your drug or alcohol use from your body. This can be an uncomfortable process as you will experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, tremors, insomnia and intense cravings.
Your withdrawal symptoms and detox will be monitored by our addiction recovery staff and prescription medications will be prescribed by our Doctor if we feel that your symptoms need to be managed. The detox is the first step towards recovery you will experience upon arrival at our rehab centre.
Please click on one of the below links for more information on the detoxification treatment we offer.
Alcohol Detox Drug Detox
Therapies
Therapy is an underrated element of rehab treatment. It is incredibly important to treat the entire body when receiving addiction treatment, which includes the mental side of drug and alcohol addiction.
The therapies that we provide at Ocean Recovery include both traditional and holistic therapy options. Typically utilised therapies include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Group Therapy, and wellbeing therapies such as Art Therapy.
Please click the link for more information on the therapies we offer.
Our Therapies
Aftercare
Support at Ocean Recovery doesn’t end once your treatment programme has ended. The first few months post rehab are some of the hardest that you will experience once you are back in the same environment without the around the clock support of our staff.
This is why we offer one year of free aftercare for clients who successfully complete a 28-day rehab programme. Sessions take place weekly and enable those in recovery to ask questions and discuss and discuss any concerns they may have.
Please click the link for more information on the aftercare we offer.
Aftercare
Relapse Prevention
Relapse prevention is an important aspect of rehab treatment. During your stay with us you will be provided with a relapse prevention plan which will teach you how to cope with the triggers that will be presented to you after you have left our rehab treatment centre.
Being able to understand the possible threats of relapse and how to overcome them makes you much better equipped to stay sober long term. Remaining sober is the main goal that is aimed for at rehab, which is why a relapse prevention plan is such a beneficial element of our rehab programmes.
Please click the link for more information on the relapse prevention we offer.
Relapse Prevention
John Gillen
- Author
- Last updated: January 31, 2023
John is one UK’s leading professionals in the addiction recovery industry. Pioneering new treatment techniques such as NAD+ and ongoing research into new therapy techniques such as systematic laser therapy, John is committed to providing the very best treatment for people throughout the UK and Europe. During his extremely busy schedule, John likes to regularly update our blog section with the latest news and trends in the industry to keep visitors to our site as well informed as possible on everything related to addiction treatment.

Dr Alexander Lapa (Psychiatrist)
- Clinical Reviewer
- Last reviewed: June 15, 2022
MBBS, PG Dip Clin Ed, OA Dip CBT, OA Dip Psychology, SCOPE Certified
Dr Lapa graduated in Medicine in 2000 and since this time has accrued much experience working in the widest range of psychiatric settings with differing illness presentations and backgrounds in inpatient, community and secure settings. This has been aligned to continuation of professional development at postgraduate level in clinical research which has been very closely related to the everyday clinical practice conducted by this practitioner as a NHS and Private Psychiatrist.
He is fully indemnified by the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) and MIAB Expert Insurance for Psychiatric and Private Medical practice. He is fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK with a licence to practice.
Dr Lapa is approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
Member of Independent Doctors Federation (IDF), British Association for Psychopharmacology (BMA) and The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)
Dr Lapa’s extensive experience has also concentrated on the following areas of clinical practice:
– Assessment, Diagnosis and Pharmacological Treatment for Adults with ADHD.
– Drug and Alcohol Dependency and maintaining abstinence and continued recovery
– Intravenous and Intramuscular Vitamin and Mineral Infusion Therapy
– Dietary and Weight Management and thorough care from assessment to treatment to end goals and maintenance
– Aesthetic Practice and Procedures
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