Detoxification

Taking the first step towards recovery is a big and positive move and we’re here to make it as smooth and supportive as possible. Detoxification might feel like a big change, but it’s also the start of a healthier, brighter future.

At Broadway Lodge, our caring and experienced team of general nurses, nurse prescribers, mental health professionals and healthcare assistants are here for you 24/7. With many of our team members having over a decade of experience, you can feel confident knowing you’ll be in expert hands as you take this important step towards a better you.

Detox at Broadway Lodge

What is detoxification?

Physical dependence occurs when a person becomes tolerant to the effects of alcohol or a substance, and experiences unpleasant physical withdrawal symptoms when use of the substance stops. Detoxification is the process of safely clearing your body of alcohol or substances while managing withdrawal symptoms.

Not everyone who comes to Broadway Lodge will require a detox, but if you’ve become physically dependent on alcohol, or drugs such as heroin, codeine or other opiates, benzodiazepines or addictive prescribed medication then a medically managed detox within a specialist facility medically staffed 24/7, like Broadway Lodge, is the safest way to allow your body to adjust back.

Other substances such as cocaine, ketamine and legal highs do not produce physical dependence so don’t require a supervised detox but our clinicians will be available to support you if you do feel any symptoms as a result of stopping these substances.

What can I be detoxed from at Broadway Lodge?

Our tailored detox programmes specialist medical team can help you safely withdraw from substances including the following:

Alcohol
Opiates (e.g., heroin, methadone, buprenorphine)
Benzodiazepines (both prescribed and illicit use)
Certain prescription medications (e.g., pain relief drugs)

The length of your detox depends on factors such as the type of substance, the severity of misuse and your overall health. For example, an alcohol detox is typically completed within two weeks, while an opiate or benzodiazepine detox may take between one to four weeks or longer.

Testimonial

“The detox at Broadway Lodge was the best that I’ve ever done. I felt quite stable and really, really safe in my detox which was important to me, particularly as a vulnerable woman. The level of support that I encountered was second to none. My treatment felt tailor made – all of my needs were met emotionally and in therapy. The love, care and understanding – there’s not enough words of gratitude that I could give to Broadway Lodge.”

Facilities

Your stay at Broadway Lodge

To ensure your comfort, our Gordon Beard Unit offers the following facilities:

WiFi-enabled bedrooms for staying connected with family or enjoying your favourite media.
Fresh, nutritious meals prepared by our in-house catering team, with unlimited snack and drink options available.
Outdoor spaces for relaxation, mindfulness, or fresh air.
Lounge space to chat with peers, watch TV, or engage in therapeutic work.

You’ll also participate in a therapeutic programme during your detox, including one-on-one counselling, group therapy and workshops to help you reframe your thoughts and prepare for long-term recovery. Click here to let Charlotte take you on a tour of the Gordon Beard Unit.

Detox at Broadway Lodge

What you can expect at Broadway Lodge

From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll be welcomed by a friendly medical team who will guide you to your private en-suite room in the Gordon Beard Unit, our 5-bedroom medical suite, which is next to our main house. You’ll have space to relax and settle in, with a clinician available to help you unpack and discuss your personalised care plan.

We provide twin-occupancy rooms (same-sex peers only) where you’ll have access to a comfortable, supportive environment. Nurses will monitor your health closely and prescribe medication to help manage any withdrawal symptoms, reducing doses gradually until the detox is complete.

How will I feel during detox?

Everyone’s detox experience is unique and withdrawal symptoms vary depending on your substance use, health, and history. While symptoms can be unpleasant, we’re here to make the process as safe and comfortable as possible.

Your symptoms will be monitored closely and we’ll prescribe medication to minimise the side effects, adjusting this if necessary for your comfort.

Holistic treatments such as auricular acupuncture are offered to help you to relax and help ease any symptoms being experienced during your detox.

Will I receive any therapy during my detox?

Yes, absolutely. While you’re detoxing, you’ll also take part in a supportive therapeutic programme designed to address the psychological part of addiction. This includes one-to-one counselling, group therapy, working on Step 1 of the 12 Steps, as well as assignments and workshops crafted to challenge beliefs and shift your thinking patterns. We also offer auricular acupuncture, which can promote healing, aid sleep, and calm the mind.

In addition to therapy, our team will ensure that you have a safe exit plan in place before you leave treatment and will provide lots of follow-on advice including relapse prevention information. For an idea of what your week might look like, click the button below to view an example schedule.

Example Weekly Schedule

Should I stay longer than detox?

Detox is typically the first step towards recovery if you are physically dependent to alcohol or certain substances. While it’s possible to come to Broadway Lodge for detox alone, we strongly recommend continuing onto our full, structured therapeutic programme for a longer stay. This next phase focuses on deep exploration of the underlying causes of your drinking/using and helping you to improve your mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing for a solid foundation to recovery.

Through therapeutic treatment, you’ll build tools and strategies to maintain long-term sobriety and better overall health.

We'd like to help

Please speak to us for support

We know that it takes a lot of courage to ask for help. We understand how you feel and are here to listen.

We’d love to help so if you’d like some advice for yourself or a loved one or would like to know more about detoxing at Broadway Lodge, please contact us in confidence.

You can call us on 01934 815515, email hello@broadwaylodge.org.uk or message us on the contact page on our website here.

Can I get funding for a detox?
If you are unable to pay for treatment privately then sometimes people are referred for residential treatment by their local drug and alcohol service. Funding isn’t always available but please speak to your local drug and alcohol service for more information about how they may be able to support you. Broadway Lodge cannot help with funding.
I want to come to Broadway Lodge for a detox. How do I proceed?
We would really like to welcome you here. If you’d like to book privately, please contact us by calling 01934 815515 to speak to a member of our admissions team who will ask you some questions over the phone. Once this has been completed and a deposit payment made, we may request more information or we’ll be in touch to arrange a date for an in-person or video-call assessment with one of our clinicians to ensure Broadway Lodge will be a suitable treatment centre for you.
Will my family be able to visit?
We allow visitors once you are settled into treatment after a few weeks at Broadway Lodge, so you may be able to see loved ones if you are staying for longer than four weeks.