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Affordable Drug & Alcohol Rehab for Cambridge

If you are looking for residential drug and alcohol rehab near Cambridge, PCP can help. Our nearest treatment centre to Cambridge is PCP Luton, around an hour away by car via the A505. Trains also run from Cambridge to Luton Airport Parkway, and our staff can collect you from the station when you arrive.

We regularly welcome clients from across Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and East Anglia. PCP Luton was our first centre, open since 2005, and offers 13 on-site detoxification beds, including 5 specially built rooms for patients who need higher-intensity monitoring. The centre has a purpose-built commercial kitchen with an on-site chef preparing three nutritious meals a day, a gym, and round-the-clock medical and therapeutic support.

Our team has access to medication on-site via our Home Office Stock Licence, so medication is always available if a patient needs it. All treatment is regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

We understand that travelling for treatment can feel daunting, but many of our clients find that being away from their usual environment is one of the most important parts of their recovery. Cambridge is close enough for family to visit, and far enough to put real distance between you and the people, places and routines tied to your addiction.

Treatment costs £4,250 a week, with a two-week minimum stay (£8,500). A full 28-day programme at our Luton centre is £12,500. Payment plan options are available. Call us on 08000 380 480 to discuss this.

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Our Treatment Approach

Every person who comes through our doors has a different story, and our treatment reflects that. At PCP, we build a personalised programme around you, not the other way around.

Treatment at PCP Luton begins with a medically supervised detox. Our in-house doctors and nurses provide 24-hour staffing to manage withdrawal safely and comfortably, whether you are detoxing from alcohol or drugs.

Once detox is complete, the focus shifts to understanding what drives the addiction. Our programme works with the foundations of the 12 Step model of recovery, combined with one-to-one counselling, group therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). We also use holistic approaches including art therapy, yoga and relapse prevention planning. Many of our counsellors are in recovery themselves.

We offer flexible programme lengths depending on your needs. A typical stay ranges from 14 to 28 days, though extended programmes are available. Our secondary programme and sober living houses provide continued support for clients who have completed primary treatment.

Recovery does not end when you leave. Our aftercare programme is complimentary for everyone who completes primary treatment with us.

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Medical Detox

Safe, 24/7 medically supervised detox with 13 on-site beds, managed by our in-house doctors and nursing team.

Therapy & Counselling

One-to-one counselling, group therapy, CBT and 12 Step facilitation from experienced addiction therapists.

Aftercare & Support

Complimentary aftercare, plus secondary care and sober living options for long-term recovery.

NHS vs Private Rehab in Cambridgeshire

If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction in Cambridge, you may be wondering whether the NHS can help with residential rehab. The honest answer is that NHS-funded residential placements are rare and usually involve a lengthy application and waiting process through your local drug and alcohol service.

In Cambridge, the main free service is Change Grow Live (CGL), based at the Mill House recovery hub on Mill Road. CGL offers outpatient support, prescribing, counselling and peer-led groups, and can in some cases apply for funding towards residential treatment. It is a good service, but it is outpatient support, meaning you attend appointments while continuing to live in the environment where your addiction developed, and funded residential places are limited and slow to secure.

For many people, private residential rehab offers a faster, more focused route to recovery. At PCP, admission can be arranged within 24 hours. You will have round-the-clock medical support and a structured daily programme of therapy and counselling in an environment designed specifically for recovery.

We understand that cost is a real concern. PCP Luton is one of the most affordable private rehabs in the UK, and we offer flexible payment plans so you can spread the cost in a way that works for you.

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5,565

Deaths related to drug poisoning registered in England and Wales in 2024

1,279

Deaths involving cocaine in 2024, 14.4% higher than the year before

66.3 per million

The East of England's drug poisoning death rate, the lowest of any English region, yet still hundreds of lives a year

Addiction & Recovery Support in Cambridge

England and Wales recorded 5,565 deaths related to drug poisoning in 2024, equivalent to 93.9 deaths per million people. Deaths involving cocaine rose again to 1,279, more than eleven times the number recorded in 2011.

The East of England has the lowest drug poisoning death rate of any English region, at 66.3 deaths per million. That is a statistic worth being glad of, but it offers no comfort to the families behind the numbers, and it can make addiction in a prosperous city like Cambridge harder to see and harder to talk about. High-functioning addiction, hidden behind a career or a college, is something we treat every week.

Free community support exists in Cambridge for those ready to take the first step toward recovery.

Sources: Office for National Statistics, Deaths Related to Drug Poisoning in England and Wales, 2024 Registrations.

Free Support Services in Cambridge

Whether you are preparing for residential treatment, currently in recovery, or supporting someone who is, Cambridge has organisations and groups that can help.

Change Grow Live (CGL) Cambridge CGL is the free, confidential drug and alcohol service for Cambridgeshire. Their recovery hub is at Mill House, Brookfield Hospital, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3DF. You can walk in without an appointment, or self-refer by phone. They offer assessment, one-to-one support from a recovery co-ordinator, structured courses, peer-led groups and medication-assisted treatment. Phone: 0300 555 0101 → Visit CGL Cambridgeshire

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) — Cambridge AA runs regular meetings across Cambridge and the surrounding villages. Meetings are free and open to anyone who wants to stop drinking. → Find AA meetings in Cambridge

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) — Cambridge NA holds meetings for anyone affected by drug addiction, with several weekly meetings in Cambridge. → Find NA meetings

At PCP, we also provide our own aftercare programme to every client who completes treatment at our centre. Recovery is a long-term commitment, and we are here to support you well beyond your stay with us.

Drug and alcohol addiction treatment in Cambridge - How does it work?

So, how do private rehab centres actually work? Is alcohol and drug rehab effective? What’s involved?

In Cambridge, addiction treatment programs are designed to address both physical and psychological dependence, ensuring a comprehensive approach to recovery. This dual focus helps individuals overcome the immediate physical withdrawal symptoms while also tackling the underlying psychological issues that contribute to addiction.

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Step 1 - Intake (the process of getting into rehab):

The first step is simple: accepting the fact that you have an addiction problem and making the decision to want to get better. Once you are determined to change, you can then speak with one of our addiction counsellors and begin the admissions process at one of our treatment centres.

This is when the initiation and comprehensive screening process begins. You will undergo an extensive analysis where our medical professionals will assess your physical and mental health. This is to determine the extent of your addiction in order to prescribe a comprehensive addiction treatment programme that is designed especially for you.

Our experts will find out as much as possible about you and your personal situation, including any mental health conditions that may have led to your addiction in the first place.

Step 2 - Drug alcohol detox:

After having been accepted and initiated into our inpatient residential rehab centre in Cambridge, you will need to undergo a medically assisted detox. A medical detox is an important process that cleanses your body of the harmful substances that you have been abusing. You cannot effectively go through your recovery programme until this step is out of the way.

Detox medication may be prescribed, depending on the nature of your addiction and the substance that you have been misusing. This is a dangerous process which is accompanied by a variety of painful withdrawal symptoms – which is why detox without the proper medical supervision is never advised. Your body will have many physical and psychological dependencies, making specialist treatment and medical assistance paramount.

Fortunately, as part of our residential rehab centre near Cambridge, you will receive the best medical attention and supervision available; our staff with see you through the process as safely and comfortably as possible.

Step 3 - Long term treatment efforts:

After your system has been successfully cleansed of your previous drug and alcohol use, the rehab process can begin. Most addiction treatment organisations follow similar methodology, though your recovery programme will be tailored to fit your unique circumstances.

The treatment services provided vary, but you will be required to take part in a number of evidence based therapies in order to overcome withdrawal symptoms and get to the bottom of your addiction. These therapies include (but are not limited to): cognitive behavioural therapy, family therapy, art therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, individual therapy, psychological treatment, and joining addiction support groups.

This is an important process as we will work towards identifying your existing mental health conditions and begin the healing process. When you better understand the nature of your addiction and the issues that may have led to your addiction, you will be better positioned to combat and overcome it.

It can be very therapeutic speaking with other addicts as well. This is why group therapy is so critical for your long term recovery. You can learn more about addiction with other people who understand what you are going through, free of judgement.

Additionally, Cambridge rehab equips individuals with the ability to recognise their personal triggers, including coping strategies to avoid relapse and overcome addiction for good.

Step 4 - Recovery and aftercare:

How long does drug and alcohol rehab take? The duration your treatment options varies from one rehab facility to the next. This also depends on what your individual needs and requirements are. In general, the average rehab programme for addiction recovery can take:

  • 30-days

  • 60-days

  • 90-days

If you don’t like the thought of spending time away from your family, there are outpatient programmes that you can explore.

Outpatient programmes allow you to pursue your substance dependence treatment in the evenings and on days that suit you. This is ideal for those with work and familial obligations, or whose addiction isn’t as severe as others.

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How much does rehab cost?

Treatment at PCP costs £4,250 a week, with a two-week minimum stay at £8,500. A full 28-day programme at our Luton centre is £12,500. We offer flexible payment plans so you can spread the cost. Call us on 08000 380 480 for a confidential discussion about pricing.

A typical residential programme lasts between 14 and 28 days, though some people benefit from a longer stay. Your treatment plan is built around your individual needs. We also offer a secondary programme and sober living houses for clients who want continued structure after primary treatment.

Inpatient rehab means you live at the clinic for the duration of your treatment, with 24-hour medical support and a structured daily programme, away from everyday triggers. Outpatient support, like that offered by CGL in Cambridge, involves attending appointments while continuing to live at home. It can suit milder cases but provides less structure. PCP offers residential inpatient treatment with round-the-clock care.

NHS-funded residential rehab is possible but uncommon, and usually involves applying through Change Grow Live, Cambridgeshire’s community drug and alcohol service, with waiting times attached. If you need immediate residential treatment, private rehab is typically the fastest route. PCP can arrange admission within 24 hours.

Call our admissions team on 08000 380 480 at any time, 24 hours a day. We carry out a free, confidential assessment over the phone and can arrange admission within 24 hours if needed. PCP Luton is around an hour from Cambridge by car via the A505, and trains run from Cambridge to Luton Airport Parkway. Our staff can collect you from the station or airport. You can also start the process online through our pre-admission form.

Recovery does not stop when you leave. PCP provides a complimentary aftercare programme to every client who completes primary treatment. Back in Cambridge, there is also free ongoing support through AA, NA and Change Grow Live.

We have a full guide on what to bring to rehab. In general, pack comfortable clothing, toiletries, any prescribed medication and a form of ID. We provide bedding, towels and three freshly prepared meals a day from our on-site kitchen.

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What We Do

At Rehab Today (PCP) we offer all of our clients a safe and confidential alcohol detox across all of our trusted residential centres. Our alcohol detox treatments are thoroughly regulated by the Care Quality Commission and delivered by our experienced in-house doctors and nurses. Using evidence-based research and years of experience, we tailor your alcohol detox treatment personally to you and guide you on your path to sobriety.

How We Can Help

Alcoholics feel hopeless, no matter how much they want to stop. However, it is possible to stop and to stay stopped, and even enjoy the process. Our team of professionals have helped thousands of different people like you, who are struggling to recover from active alcohol addiction.

We are ready to help you overcome this deadly disease; are you ready to begin the recovery process and reconnect with your life and the old “you”?

We have a number of programs for people with alcohol use disorder and will do everything in our power to guide you through the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal and help you take back control of your life.

Why Choose Us

We operate some of the UK’s leading drug and alcohol rehab centres and have been successfully treating people and their addictions for over 15-years. We treat our clients with the highest level of respect and dignity. At Rehab Today (PCP) we pride ourselves in providing a safe, comfortable, and judgement-free environment for you to receive your alcohol detox treatment.

That, and few people understand with symptoms of alcohol withdrawal than those who have had an alcohol use disorder themselves. Many of our medically trained staff have been a patient in an alcohol detox program and can speak from personal experience of just how difficult it is – and just how amazing it feels to be free of addiction.

If you decide to tackle your addiction with us you will have access to a wealth of resources. From free advice on how to start on your journey to recovery, to medication, care from medically trained professionals, and support groups with other people who understand exactly what you are going through.

How to Get Help

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Ready to tackle your alcohol addiction? If so then getting professional help is the first real step to overcoming your problem and starting your journey to recovery. Please do not hesitate to use the live chat function to get in touch with a member of our team or contact us via telephone for immediate support and admission. Call today on 0800 0380 480. We have a number of friendly and professional staff waiting on standby 24/7

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