Alcohol Treatment Options
There are different types of treatment available to help you reduce or stop drinking. Your healthcare professional will talk through the options with you, explain what each one involves, and help choose the approach that’s best suited to your needs. The aim is to find a safe, supportive plan that works for you and your situation.
Types of Treatment
• Brief advice and support
Short, supportive conversations with a professional to help you understand your drinking and make small, manageable changes.
• Talking therapies
This includes counselling or psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to help you explore your relationship with alcohol and learn new coping strategies.
• Community or specialist alcohol services
Local support services can offer regular appointments, group support, recovery programmes and help with staying safe if you choose to cut down.
• Detoxification (detox)
For some people, stopping drinking suddenly can be risky. A planned detox may involve medication and support to help you stop drinking safely. This can be done at home with support or, in some cases, in a hospital or specialist unit.
• Medication
Some medicines can help reduce cravings, manage withdrawal symptoms, or support long‑term recovery. Your professional will guide you on whether this is suitable for you.