Addictions Treatment Programme
 

The Priory Group is the UK's leading independent provider of addiction treatment services, offering people with substance misuse issues an opportunity to make crucial changes in their lives.

The Addictions Treatment Programme (ATP) is an intensive, fully-integrated treatment package which incorporates a 28-day residential stay, followed by twelve months of structured aftercare. The ATP involves up to eight hours a day in a mix of group therapy and individual sessions, and reviews with a psychiatrist. As a result, many patients experience more change in one month than they might during years of other treatments.

Family members are also offered support and advice, as they often play an instrumental role in helping the patient recognise their need for help. Weekly support sessions improve the quality of family relationships, help families understand the facts about addiction, and allow them to learn from the experiences of others.

On successful completion of the ATP, some patients may benefit from a period of extended care at the Day Hospital, or with an individual therapist.

All patients are encouraged to attend a free weekly aftercare programme for twelve months, for additional support and guidance in the early stages of recovery.

According to a recent outcome study, up to 62% of Priory patients maintain total abstinence one year after discharge, and enjoy a significantly enhanced quality of life.