If your looking for help for addiction issues, the following guide will provide you with information on addiction rehabilitation units, meetings in Warwickshire and when they are held, including their location.
This list includes information on the following groups and services to help you overcome an over-reliance on addictive substances:
Anyone who finds their lives are detrimentally affected by their addiction to alcohol can attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. People with problems other than alcoholism are eligible for AA membership, but only if they have an alcohol abuse problem as well.
There is no need to sign up for AA meetings, you can just turn up on the date and time listed on the AA website.
‘Addiction is a biopsychosocial disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.’
Reasons why people go to addiction support groups like the AA:
Leamington SpaSaturday (weekly) St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd Postcode: CV31 1JW Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins | Leamington Spa LunchMonday (weekly) St Peter’s Church, Dormer Place Postcode: CV32 5AA Time: 1 pm Duration: 96 mins |
Leamington SpaTuesday (weekly) Methodist Church, Dale St, Royal Leamington Spa Postcode: CV32 5HL Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins Details: Use Portland Place West entrance | Southam StepFriday (weekly) Southam Congregational Church, Wood St Postcode: CV47 1PP Time: 8 pm Duration: 60 mins Details: |
Warwick StepSunday (weekly) All Saints Church, 29 Vicarage Field Postcode: CV34 5NJ Time: 7 pm Duration: 60 mins Details: *Physical & Online | Warwick BreakfastSaturday (weekly) St Paul’s Church, Friar St Postcode: CV34 6HA Time: 8 am Duration: 60 mins Details: |
Warwick Early EveningMonday (weekly) St Paul’s Church, Friars St Postcode: CV34 6HA Time: 7 pm | Ryton on DunsmoreWednesday (weekly) St Leonards Church, Church Rd Postcode: CV8 3ET Time: 8pm Duration: 75 mins Details: Step 11 |
Coventry SpiritualitySaturday (weekly) Warwick Rd Reformed Church, Warwick Row Postcode: CV1 1EX Time: 12.30 pm Duration: 90 mins | CoventryMonday (weekly) Sacred Heart Church, Harefield Rd Postcode: CV2 4BT Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins |
Coventry St JohnsSunday (weekly) St John the Baptist Church, Fleet St Postcode: CV1 3AY Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins | Coventry Lunchtime Physical & OnlineSunday (weekly) All Souls Church, Kingsland Ave Postcode: CV5 8DX Time: 2 pm Duration: 60 mins |
Coventry Oblubieniec (POLISH)Wednesday (weekly) The Presbytery, St. Stanislaus Kostka’s Catholic Church, Springfield Rd Postcode: CV1 4GR Time: 6 pm Duration: 120 mins Details: Polish Speaking | Rugby Pokora (POLISH)Saturday (weekly) Divine Mercy Chapel, 17 Lawford Road Postcode: CV21 2EA Time: 3 pm Duration: 90 mins Details: Polish Speaking |
Rugby Pokora (POLISH)Saturday (weekly) Divine Mercy Chapel, 17 Lawford Road Postcode: CV21 2EA Time: 3 pm Duration: 90 mins Details: Polish speaking | Rugby Hibberts Hall HybridWednesday (weekly) St Marie’s Catholic Church, Hibbert’s Hall, Oak St Postcode: CV22 5EL Time: 8 pm Duration: 60 mins |
RugbyThursday (weekly) John Lees Hall, Rugby Baptist Church, Regent Place Postcode: CV21 2PJ Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins | RugbyMonday (weekly) Friends Meeting House, 28 Regent Place Postcode: CV21 2PN Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins |
Stratford-upon-Avon Old TownMonday (weekly) Methodist Church, Old Town Postcode: CV37 6BG Time: 7.45 pm Duration: 75 mins | Daventry Just For Today HybridWednesday (weekly) Daventry Catholic Church, 32 London Rd Postcode: NN11 4BZ Time: 7.30 pm Duration: 60 mins |
Solihull Dorridge 12 StepsFriday (weekly) St George & Theresa RC Church, Station Rd, Dorridge Postcode: B93 8EZ Time: 8 pm Duration: 60 mins | BanburyTuesday (weekly) The Beacon, St Mary’s Church Centre, Horsefair Postcode: OX16 0AA Time: 7.30 pm Duration: 90 mins |
BanburyFriday (weekly) The Beacon, St Mary’s Church Centre, Horsefair Postcode: OX16 0AA Time: 7.30 pm Duration: 90 mins | Banbury Lunchtime Women’s AcceptanceWednesday (weekly) Tandy Rooms, Dubois Centre, St Johns RC Church, 25 South Barr Postcode: OX16 9AF Time: 12.30 pm |
NuneatonThursday (weekly) Hatters Space, Abbey St Postcode: CV11 5DN Time: 7.30 pm Duration: 90 mins | AtherstoneWednesday (weekly) St Mary’s Church, Market Place, Sheepy Rd Postcode: CV9 1EX Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins |
Atherstone As Bill Sees ItFriday (weekly) St Mary’s Church, Market Place, Sheepy Rd Postcode: CV9 1EX Time: 1.30 pm Duration: 60 mins | Polesworth Big BookThursday (weekly) Polesworth Abbey, High St Postcode: B78 1DU Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins |
Leamington Spa OnlineThursday (weekly) St Peter’s Church Hall (upstairs), Dormer Place Postcode: CV32 5AA Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins | Warwick Newcomer Step 1 OnlineWednesday (weekly) The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove Postcode: CV34 5TD Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins |
Coventry Came To Believe OnlineFriday (weekly) Zoom Meeting ID: 824 9550 8844 Password: 052020 Postcode: CV6 2AA Time: 12.30 pm Duration: 90 mins | Stratford-Upon-Avon Lunchtime OnlineWednesday (weekly) Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Church Lane, Shottery Postcode: CV37 9HQ Time: 1 pm Duration: 60 mins |
Shipston-On-Stour OnlineTuesday (weekly) Ellen Badger Hospital, Stratford Rd, Day Room 2 Postcode: CV36 4AX Time: 7.30 pm Duration: 90 mins | Shipston-On-Stour Step OnlineFriday (weekly) St Edmund’s Church, Church Rd Postcode: CV36 4AP Time: 7.30 pm Duration: 60 mins |
Alcester OnlineThursday (weekly) Methodist Church, Priory Rd Postcode: B49 5DX Time: 7.30 pm | Rugby Big Book Study OnlineFriday (weekly) Meeting on Zoom – ID: 885 217 0590 Passcode: Hone5ty12 Time: 7 pm Duration: 60 mins Details: Online |
Women’s Stratford OnlineSunday (weekly) Zoom meeting ID: 523 633 4810 Password:121314 Time: 10 am Duration: 60 mins Details: Women’s only – online | Coventry StepWednesday (weekly) Hearsall Baptist Church, Queensland Ave, Earlsdon Postcode: CV5 8FE Time: 8 pm Duration: 90 mins |
The Narcotics Anonymous group is a fellowship of individuals recovering from addiction who meet regularly to help each other stay clean and sober. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only ONE requirement for membership, the desire to stop using drugs.
‘The newcomer is the most important person at any meeting because we can only keep what we have by giving it away.’
NA is not affiliated with any other organisations, there are no fees or pledges to sign. Anyone can join no matter what drug they are addicted to using, their age, sex, religion, lack of religion, race, sexual identity or creed.
Narcotics Anonymous meetings welcome individuals seeking recovery from ANY drug addiction, however, there are more ‘drug specific’ fellowships. Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Marijuana Anonymous (MA), Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA).
No appointment is needed, so just turn up.
“Open to all” meetings welcome everyone who has, or thinks they have a drug addiction problem. “Open to all” on request meetings allow anyone with a drug addiction problem to turn up early & ask if it’s okay to sit in.
‘We have learned from our group experience that those who keep coming to our meetings regularly stay clean.’
Reasons why people go to addiction support groups like the NA:
Lemington SpaMonday (weekly) St Mark’s Church, Rugby Road | Lemington SpaWednesday (weekly) The Salvation Army, 1A Chapel Street |
BedworthWednesday (weekly) Bedworth Wesleyan Reform Church (The halls in the Little Chapel), Bulkington Road | Lemington SpaFriday (weekly) St Marks Church, Rugby Road |
CoventryFriday (weekly) Stoke St Micheals Church, 365a Walsgrave Road, Stoke Postcode: CV12 9DH Time: 7.30 pm Duration: 90 mins Details: “Open to all” | WarwickSaturday (weekly) Main Hall, The Gap Community Centre, 39 Oakwood Grove |
Addiction therapy treatment can help you address the causes of your addiction to help you stop your addictive behaviour. The chemicals within drugs and alcohol are often used as a way to ‘medicate’ an individuals pain, depression, self-esteem or anxiety.
Substance abuse helps individuals self-soothe in the short term, but their health, work and personal life start to suffer as a consequence of their addiction.
Types of Counselling:
“EMDR helps heal the brain’s information processing system and promotes emotional stability.”
To find addiction therapists in or around the area of Warwickshire, take a look at the BACP directory of therapists. The BACP aim to promote and develop safe, ethical and competent practice in addiction counselling and psychotherapy.
Therefore you can rely on this directory of addiction councillors to only list approved and accredited professionals.
Prescription medication can be used to treat an array of issues such as insomnia, pain or psychological problems such as PTSD, anxiety, depression or OCD. Subscription meds can be really helpful, but sometimes people can increase their dose because they have built a tolerance to their meds, or perhaps they desire a higher level of relief from their mental or physical pain. This is when addiction can begin to creep up on you.
If you think you have been abusing your subscription and have become addicted, speak to your GP or local addiction services about your concerns. Your doctor isn’t going to stop your medication if you make them aware of your worries, they are going to do their best to help you wean off them or perhaps switch your prescription to a less addictive drug.
The three main drugs people take as part of ‘chemsex’ are methamphetamine, mephedrone and GHB/GBL.
Why not have an informal chat with the organisation ‘London Friend’, who specialise in chemsex concerns.
If you would like a referral into structured support, or just want a confidential and informal chat about your drug or alcohol concerns, call London Friend on 020 7833 1674 (10 am-6 pm, Monday to Friday) or email antidote@londonfriend.org.uk.
Chemsex is enjoyed by all types of individuals of different sexes, identities and sexual orientations. If you are a man who has sex with men, some guys prefer to use gay-friendly services which are more likely to have a much better understanding of the issues that come along with the chemsex scene. However, services such as ‘London Friend’ or sexual health clinics will be able to provide you with extensive knowledge and advice too.
Most addiction services aim to be welcoming, respectful, knowledgeable, and compassionate.
The chemsex scene can sometimes come with dangers such as accidental overdose, becoming addicted to drugs, experiencing sexual abuse or contracting sexually transmitted diseases. Take control of your health and contact your local sexual health team in Warwickshire for further advice on this subject. The sexual health team at Birmingham LGBT 7 days a week on 0121 643 0821 for more information, or e-mail them at sexualhealth@blgbt.org
Call our helpline to find local substance misuse services in warwickshireThe rehab in Warwickshire is a fully equipped residential rehab for locals and people with drug and alcohol addiction from all over the U.K. The rehab has experienced staff including medical professionals, counsellors and an in house chef. The residence and therapy rooms are linked to offer a home away from home feeling without having to travel for treatments. Many of the staff and all of the others staying in the rehab have struggled with addiction themselves. You or a loved one will feel understood and part of a community with one goal: recovery from alcohol addiction.
Rehab is an idea with many preconceptions about it. You may have some ideas about it from T.V. or films ranging from jet-setting celebrities drying out to desperate people at rock bottom with their alcohol addiction or drug problem. Rehab in the U.K. is far simpler than you might think. Most inpatient rehab is in small private clinics with a home and family atmosphere. You are kept comfortable and well looked after during your stay and are surrounded by counsellors and therapists to support you and your family.
One of the most surprising things about rehab might be how much control you have over your treatment plan. Bespoke plans are the norm in rehab and you will be advised by the doctor and counsellors when you choose yours. If you are still taking the substance you are addicted to then the first step will need to be a detox. In inpatient rehab, this will invariably be a medically managed detox with prescription medications to manage your withdrawal. This is the most comfortable and safest way to detox from alcohol addiction and is usually necessary for drug detox. These medications will be chosen depending on what you are addicted to and how you are feeling. For example, if you experience sleep or stomach issues then these will be treated as and when you have them.
During detox and into the recovery phase you will find dual diagnosis is available in the Warwickshire rehab. This means that you will get a therapist’s opinion on whether you have a mental health issue as well as an alcohol addiction. To give you the best chance of long-lasting recovery and continued health and happiness both need to be addressed. CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) with an addiction counsellor will help you to talk through the reasons for your addiction and any contributing factors. Group therapy will then give you the chance to share experiences with others. People who have been in rehab say this was an important step for them in understanding they were not alone in feeling this way about drugs and alcohol. Alcohol in particular is normalised by those around you making it hard to explain how you are feeling.
Managing the cost of rehab is a balancing act that our experts can help you with. Although it can be expensive we can help you to choose a rehab in Warwickshire that meets your needs as well as your budget. Stays in rehab are fairly standard around a month or longer as needed. Usually, subsequent months are discounted due to a reduction in the level of care as you are more fully recovered.
The weekly cost will depend on what the rehab facilities are, think of it as a hotel. The more you pay the more in-house activities such as a gym, swimming pool and holistic treatments such as massage, aromatherapy and art and music therapy you will have. There are also money-saving options such as sharing a room or bathroom with another resident. This can be very helpful to have company and share with someone who is also struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. The cost ranges from £2000-3000 a week for a budget rehab, here we compromise on facilities and room sharing never on treatment. There are mid-range rehabs from around £4000-5000 and luxury rehab is from £10,000 per week. For this, you can expect a hotel-like room and extra private facilities in a popular location.
The cost of even budget rehab may seem out of reach for many people but there are plenty of avenues to explore to fund your stay. Family and friends who are invested in your wellbeing may be in a position to fund at least part of your rehab. Employment contracts and health insurance are also a good place to check if you are covered, even partially, for addiction treatment. There are also addiction charities that offer financial assistance to those in need of inpatient rehab. These groups are often specific to certain communities or groups such as local, military, young people and so a targeted search can be best. You are more likely to get help from a group if you match their criteria.
For those not able to find funding for private inpatient rehab your G.P. should be your first call. They will be able to help you not only with detox prescriptions but also with a referral. A referral to inpatient rehab is possible though you may have to wait a considerable amount of time. There are many excellent alcohol addiction groups in the Warwickshire area that can help you with counselling, group therapy and supporting a new healthier lifestyle. The organisations listed below are in addition to a substantial and very helpful AA (alcoholics anonymous) and NA (narcotics anonymous) group. We highly recommend joining one of these meetings whether you are taking part in inpatient or outpatient rehab.
Change Grow Live 37 – 38 Coton Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 5TW 01926 353 513
This is a national organisation with small local spaces for those dealing with addiction themselves or their families and carers.
Compass Warwickshire – Children & Young People Lumonics House, Valley Drive, Rugby, CV21 1TQ 01788 578227
For people under the age of 18 in Warwickshire, this group offers alcohol addiction help in the community. They also offer family therapy for those affected by younger people’s substance abuse.
That first step into recovery is always the biggest. Our expert team understand that more than anyone, most of them have been through alcohol addiction themselves. They can listen to your situation and will understand what you need. Recommending the right rehab for you is a very important part of your recovery. We can help you to balance treatment, facilities, location and finances to make your time in rehab as comfortable and successful as possible. Please call us on 02072052845 to talk through your options and start on the path to recovering from your drug or alcohol addiction.