Services

Preston Detoxification Unit

Information about this service

ADS detox unit is a new purpose built facility for men and women who are alcohol dependent and require residential, in patient care and support. We provide a range of detoxification options in a clinically safe, non – hospitalised caring environment.

The unit is staffed 24 hours a day by a professionally diverse team which includes medical staff, registered nurses and support worker, all staff are fully qualified and experienced to perform their roles.

This brand new ten bedroom facility will provide :
• 7-10 night medically managed alcohol detox
• In addition, where appropriate, 3 night kick-start medical and psychological detox (continued in the community programme

Services

• A safe clinical setting for the assessment and treatment of detoxification needs
• Medically managed withdrawal from alcohol
• Structured therapeutic groups to assist the development of relapse
prevention management
• A keywork system to enable clients to engage with a named staff member, responsible for an individual’s care whist in treatment
• An individual support plan formulated between client and care manager focusing on treatment and maintaining needs post-discharge
• Evidence based, best practice treatment programme
• Additional services include: relaxation/auricular acupuncture and advice/guidance regarding access to residential rehabilitation services and structures.

Opening times

The unit is staffed 24 hours ; Office opening hours are 09.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Click HERE to complete our referral form, if you are referring from the Pan Lancashire framework please click HERE to use the common referral form.

Here is what a few of our clients said after attending our Preston Detox Unit.

“Since attending ADS Preston Detox  I’m attending a lot of meetings for my recovery and I’m going to start volunteering soon so I can eventually become a drug and alcohol worker”  Chris S

“All the groups at the Detox were not formal and I felt at ease expressing myself. The stay was like having a well needed break”  Mark H

“The overall care and dedication of the staff was superb. They listened and helped in any way they could. the facilities are excellent. It felt like home but with extra toppings ! The treatment via drugs or groups was excellent. Overall a week to help me on the road to recovery. Thanks you to all”  Andrew P

“To all the staff, a very big thank for all your help and kindness” Sharon

“To all the staff at the Detox unit, thanks for all the work you have done with me. It was very useful and I’m sure I’m well on the road to recovery. You showed me kindness and thoughtfullness and I consider you all as friends. It is great waking up in the morning and feeling fine and its all down to you, thanks for giving me my life back. PS  food was tops !”  Shaun

“Miss you all !! Michell, Sandra, Tina, Kim, Linda, Gail, Kevin, Vaun, Carol, Kirsty, Smire, Zoe. Thanks for everything” Mandy

“The stay here was like being in a holiday camp, the staff  were very understanding and as helpful as they could, they listened and went out of their way to help. The food and accommodation was excellent . I would recommend it to others” Phil

Click HERE  to view some pictures of our Detox Unit.

The Preston Detox Unit (PDU) is owned and run by ADS, and provides a range of alcohol detox options for both men and women in a clinically safe, non-hospitalised, caring environment. 

For more information on the Preston Detox Unit, visit our new website by clicking click HERE