If you are looking for addiction treatment for yourself, this guide will help you prepare for the journey ahead.
Addiction Help for Myself
When You Know Something Needs to Change But You’re Not Sure Where to Start.
Reaching out for help with an addiction can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve thought about rehab before, or perhaps this is your first time even considering it. Either way, you’re here and that’s a huge step.
At Abbington House, we support people who are ready to take a step toward recovery, even if they’re not sure exactly what that step should look like. You don’t have to be absolutely certain, but you have to be open to receiving help.
Why People Come to Us
Most of the people we work with have tried to stop drinking or using before. Some have had periods of sobriety. Others feel stuck in a pattern they can’t explain or escape. For others, an ultimatum from a loved one has pushed them to seek treatment.
You might be here because:
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- You feel like you’re losing control of your drinking or drug use
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- You’re exhausted by the cycle of guilt, secrecy, or shame
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- You’re worried about how this is affecting your work, relationships or health
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- You want to feel like yourself again, but don’t know how.
You’re not alone in this. And you don’t need to have all the answers right now. Our role is to help you make a decision without judgment.
How We Can Support You in Recovery
Abbington House is a trauma-informed rehab in Hertfordshire that offers private, residential treatment for addiction. But more than that, we offer space to share, to reconnect with who you are underneath the struggle.
Our approach includes:
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- One-to-one therapy tailored to you
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- Trauma-informed care, acknowledging your past without defining you by it
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- Group support that feels safe, grounded, and rooted in human connection
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- Gentle daily structure, routines, and practices that bring calm and clarity
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- A home-like setting, with warmth and dignity in every room, and in every meal that we share together.
You may not realise it yet, but a better version of you is waiting.
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What If I’m Not Ready?
That’s okay.
We speak to people every day who are still deciding. Some call to discuss their options and others just need reassurance that change is possible.
We won’t rush you into making a decision and won’t push you into treatment. We’ll listen, and if you want, we’ll help you explore whether Abbington House feels right for you.
It all starts with one conversation.
What to Expect When You Call
We know this isn’t easy, so we’ve made the first step feel as stress-free as possible.
When you call:
- You’ll speak to someone kind, respectful, and experienced (often someone who’s been through recovery themselves)
- We’ll invite you to share – but only what you’re comfortable with
- We’ll talk through what you need and what your options are
- If you’d like to move forward, we’ll walk you through every detail.
You can call, email or chat with us on Livechat if you feel more comfortable.
Real Stories, Real People
Many of our team members have been through addiction and recovery themselves. We know the courage it takes to ask for help because we’ve been in this very position before. We know what a difference the right support can make.
Ready When You Are
You don’t need to wait for a rock bottom moment. If you’re questioning your drinking or drug use, or if something is telling you it’s time for change, then that’s enough.
We’re here to talk, whenever you’re ready.
