Therapies & Programmes for Addiction Treatment
Many people think that addiction recovery is just about detox treatment, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Drug, alcohol and behavioural addictions affect every part of your life so effective rehab programmes need to take a more comprehensive approach. Linwood House’s inpatient rehab programmes are made up of a wide range of proven therapies to help you understand what’s driving your addiction beneath the surface. This whole-person focus explores every recovery angle to give you a solid foundation for lasting recovery.
What is therapy?
Therapy is simply about having the space to talk, reflect and be truly heard. It’s where you can begin to explore everything that’s happened in your life that brought you to a place where drugs, alcohol or addictive behaviours were able to overwhelm you.
In therapy, there is no pressure or judgement and no need to pretend you’re fine anymore. Whether it’s stress that has built up over time, painful past experiences or difficult emotions you haven’t known how to deal with, therapy helps you untangle it all at your own pace.
It is important to understand that rehab therapy isn’t about lying on a couch while someone nods and takes notes. It is an active process that allows you to talk things through, make sense of what’s going on in your head and slowly start putting the pieces back together.
Why are addiction therapies an important part of rehab?
Addiction reaches far beyond the physical, impacting your thoughts, feelings and the way you see the world and yourself. While detox treatment can clear your body of drugs and alcohol and break physical dependency, you need to address every aspect of addiction for lasting recovery. If you don’t, as soon as old triggers flare up again, you’re likely to relapse
Therapy helps resolve underlying issues at their core and teaches you how to deal with them without falling back into old habits. This enables you to start planning and living a life where you no longer want or need drugs, alcohol or addictive behaviours.
The growth of therapy usage in addiction treatment programmes
Over the past few decades, therapy has become a cornerstone of addiction treatment, both in the UK and worldwide. Where recovery was once centred solely on detox and abstinence, there’s now a far deeper understanding that addiction is closely linked to mental health, trauma, and emotional pain. As a result, modern treatment focuses on healing the whole person, not just managing their substance use.
In 2017, over 90% of addiction treatment centres in the U.S. were using evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. This shift is mirrored in the UK, including here at Linwood House, where we integrate proven therapeutic approaches into every stage of recovery.
Types of addiction treatment programmes
Everybody is different and will respond differently to different types of addiction therapy. That’s why Linwood House offers a range of addiction therapies so that you are sure to find ones that work well for you. These include:
12-step programme
This is a tried-and-tested method that walks you through twelve meaningful steps of recovery. Some steps are completed during inpatient rehab and others during the weeks and months after you leave. They help you reflect, take responsibility and grow with the support of others who understand what you’re going through.
CBT therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy helps you recognise unhelpful patterns in your thinking and replace them with more supportive ones. It is especially useful for managing cravings, stress and negative self-talk, which often lead to a relapse. If you would like to learn more about CBT, click on the button provided below.
Holistic therapy
Holistic therapy aims to bring things back into balance and give you a little time to breathe and reflect during the intensity of rehab treatment. It can include everything from learning to eat better to moving your body again and trying something creative like art or music. Click the button to learn more.
Meditation
Meditation therapy helps individuals focus on their recovery by reducing stress and anxiety. By teaching you how to quiet your mind, meditation can reduce stress, calm anxiety, and give you greater control. It’s also a great tool for managing cravings and emotional ups and downs.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness therapy helps you stay present rather than getting lost in regret or worry. You’ll learn how to respond to thoughts and feelings without judgement or overreaction, which can be a huge help in recovery.stress as it arrives. Click the button to learn more.
Sound therapy
Sound therapy uses music, gongs, singing bowls and calming frequencies to help you relax, process emotions and release stress. There are even studies which show it can help with everything from digestion to boosting immunity. Click the button to learn more.
Yoga therapy
Yoga helps you breathe better, connect with your body and feel more balanced inside and out. For many people, it’s a huge support in staying strong and centred during recovery and can be a fun hobby to keep up after you leave inpatient rehab.
Treatment at UKAT
Addiction treatment programmes at Linwood House and all our sister UKAT centres employ the above therapy techniques and many others. The goal is to make the most out of every minute you spend in inpatient rehab and give you the best possible start in your new life.
You will start with detox treatment with some of our therapies, helping with the emotional rollercoaster that withdrawal can cause. Then you will really dive into therapy during the next stages of treatment. Sometimes, therapy will occur in a group; other sessions will be your personal time with a dedicated therapist.
Everyone is different and our mix of therapies ensures there will be something that resonates with you. Our only advice is to go into every therapy session with an open, positive mind. There may be some therapies in our addiction treatment programmes which you don’t think will work for you. But you may be surprised! We have often seen clients make the biggest breakthroughs in therapy sessions that they weren’t sure about at first.
Benefit from a wide range of programmes and therapies at Linwood House
At Linwood House, we are here to help you feel whole again. Our rehab treatment programmes combine detox treatment, expert guidance and a range of therapies that focus on every part of your recovery. If you’re thinking about making a change, this could be the moment that turns everything around. Reach out to begin your recovery with the right team behind you who can help you take that first step toward something real, hopeful and new.
Frequently asked questions
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- Mark, Tami L., et al. “Tracking the Quality of Addiction Treatment Over Time and Across States: Using the Federal Government’s “Signs” of Higher Quality.” NCBI, 7 July 2020, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559647/?utm_source=chatgpt.com. Accessed 23 April 2025.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Treatment and Recovery.” National Institute on Drug Abuse, 6 July 2020, https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/treatment-recovery. Accessed 23 April 2025.
Disclaimer:
The availability of therapies may vary across UKAT centres. The specific therapies provided will be determined based on your treatment plan and the programme offered at your chosen facility. All treatments are subject to clinical assessment and programme availability at the time of admission. For further details on the therapies included in your treatment plan, please contact our admissions team.