Addiction Recovery Support From The Experts
We provide expert-led home detox and recovery services for individuals battling addiction, as well as accredited training for addiction support professionals.
Who are Addictions UK?
We use medically qualified staff located throughout the UK who are supported by accredited counsellors
Addictions UK was established by a group of recovering addicts, alcoholics and carers in 2002. Our aim and purpose is to bring recovery to others, especially by means of home-based treatment.
All our programmes are abstinence-based. Most do not require residential rehabilitation and so allow clients to continue their usual activities while finding the route to normal living.
The range of our services is very wide and does include arrangements for Residential Rehab for clients to whom we recommend it. We also offer other opportunities for recovery and growth such as learning and spiritual journeys overseas.
Key Areas
Our main services, tailored for you
Free Recovery Assessment
Determine which treatment(s) are right for you, no up front cost
Home Detox Programme
An effective detox process which can be done in the comfort of your own home
Family and Friends
Top class support for family and friends of those suffering with addiction
Counselling and Support
Ongoing support to keep you on the right track after a detox
Home Detox In Detail
Our home detox programme is our flagship service. Hundreds have used the service over the years to detox from alcohol and kickstart their recovery from addiction.
See how our detox works, hear from real patients, and learn why it could be the ideal first step towards recovery ?
If you’d like to discuss our home detox programme further and see if it’s the right fit for you, feel free to give us a call on 0800 1404044 or send us a message. We’d love to discuss your situation, no strings attached, and figure out the best solution for you
We also offer training and employers’ support
We think better education around addiction and how to manage it is of the utmost importance.
We offer a suite of training courses over at Addictions Training which are intended for use by practitioners and carers in addiction therapy and mental health.
The training courses are affordable, flexible and accredited by the Open College Network to levels three and four.
They’re the perfect launchpad for a career in addiction and mental health, and many of the people we have helped overcome addiction have gone on to take our courses and transition into this career path.
We also offer employers’ support services to provide guidance to HR departments when dealing with employees with addiction issues.
Why choose us
Ongoing Care and Wellbeing
Ongoing support and treatment is available from our skilled Addiction Therapy Workers who are trained to use various techniques to support your journey to recovery.
Years of experience helping people
Medically qualified staff and accredited counsellors
Effective CBT techniques
Personalised treatments
Coping strategies to make recovery sustainable
Prompt and affordable service
Call Addictions UK Freephone
For prompt, professional and confidential advice, to address your addiction-related issues.
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We’re incredibly proud of the work our team delivers, particularly in supporting women and families who often face additional barriers when seeking help. Your recognition of this means a great deal.
It was also really special to see Angela reconnect with Ark House and share both her personal journey and the growth of ANE over the past 20+ years. Her story is a powerful reminder of what recovery can achieve, and we’re looking forward to hearing more on the In Recovery podcast 👏
We completely agree – it’s through strong partnerships like this that we continue to break stigma, strengthen pathways, and support people to rebuild their lives.
Thanks again for your kind words – we look forward to working together again soon 🤝
#RecoveryCommunity #PartnershipWorking #BreakingStigma #FeedingRecovery #Support #Hope
The team from Ark House Rehab are on a road trip this week, visiting some of the incredible drug and alcohol services around North Yorkshire and beyond.
Yesterday we went to meet Angela Johnson and the team at Addictions North East, a registered charity providing supported housing to those who feel unable to live alone due to addiction or behavioural issues such as mental health conditions, Learning difficulties or homelessness.
The work they do is truly inspirational, especially their focus on women and families. Women may not know where to find support as there is a real lack in female specific services.
Angela was one of the pioneers of Addictions North East when it was founded over 20 years ago. She also came through treatment at Ark House. It was amazing to catch up with Angela and she will tell her story and that of the charity when she appears on the second season of IN RECOVERY - The Ark House Podcast. Coming soon.
We stand together in the recovery community not only to help people change their lives but also to continue to break the stigma of addiction.
Thanks again to Angela and the team for making us feel so welcome and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
DOWNLOAD IN RECOVERY - SEASON ONE
https://open.spotify.com/show/3NBMTBk881eYzhsj0J3UjT?si=b0ba5090333641ea
#addiction #northeast #northeastengland #yorkshire #northyorkshire #seaham #addictionawareness #homelessness #womenshealth #women #families #family #ReunitingFamilies #support #housing #supportedhousing #roadtrip #podcast #podcasting #inrecovery #recoverycommunity #recoveryjourney #communitysupport #community #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #learningdisabilities #hope #courage #arkhouse
This week we had the pleasure of welcoming the team from Ark House Rehab as part of their road trip visiting recovery services across the North East and beyond. 🌿
It was great to spend time together, share experiences, and highlight the importance of collaboration within the recovery community. At Addictions North East, we are a registered charity providing supported housing and recovery support for individuals who may feel unable to live independently due to addiction, mental health challenges, learning difficulties, or homelessness.
We’re especially passionate about supporting women and families, recognising the gaps that still exist in accessing safe, tailored support. Creating spaces where people feel understood, supported, and able to rebuild their lives is at the heart of what we do. 🤍
It was also a special moment to reflect on our journey — with our founder, Angela, who has been part of Addictions North East since its early days over 20 years ago. Her story, alongside the story of the charity, will be shared in the upcoming season of IN RECOVERY – The Ark House Podcast. 🎙️
We stand together with Ark House and others across the sector to support recovery, rebuild lives, and continue breaking the stigma around addiction.
Thank you again to the Ark House team for visiting — we look forward to continuing this connection.
#AddictionsNorthEast #RecoveryCommunity #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthSupport #SupportedHousing #CommunitySupport #WomenInRecovery #FamilySupport #EndTheStigma #RecoveryJourney #Hope #Courage
The team from Ark House Rehab are on a road trip this week, visiting some of the incredible drug and alcohol services around North Yorkshire and beyond.
Yesterday we went to meet Angela Johnson and the team at Addictions North East, a registered charity providing supported housing to those who feel unable to live alone due to addiction or behavioural issues such as mental health conditions, Learning difficulties or homelessness.
The work they do is truly inspirational, especially their focus on women and families. Women may not know where to find support as there is a real lack in female specific services.
Angela was one of the pioneers of Addictions North East when it was founded over 20 years ago. She also came through treatment at Ark House. It was amazing to catch up with Angela and she will tell her story and that of the charity when she appears on the second season of IN RECOVERY - The Ark House Podcast. Coming soon.
We stand together in the recovery community not only to help people change their lives but also to continue to break the stigma of addiction.
Thanks again to Angela and the team for making us feel so welcome and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
DOWNLOAD IN RECOVERY - SEASON ONE
https://open.spotify.com/show/3NBMTBk881eYzhsj0J3UjT?si=b0ba5090333641ea
#addiction #northeast #northeastengland #yorkshire #northyorkshire #seaham #addictionawareness #homelessness #womenshealth #women #families #family #ReunitingFamilies #support #housing #supportedhousing #roadtrip #podcast #podcasting #inrecovery #recoverycommunity #recoveryjourney #communitysupport #community #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #learningdisabilities #hope #courage #arkhouse
Thats half a year
I won’t sugarcoat it—this has been a fight. My head’s tried every angle… telling me I couldnt handle it, telling me I’d just fail, trying to pull me back into the same old cycle. But I know where that road ends, and I’m not going back there.
So I’ve had to face things properly. No escape, no numbing, no running. Just dealing with life as it comes—and yeah, some days that’s been heavy. But it’s also been real.
And something’s changed…
I’m not the same person I was 6 months ago.
I’ve got more control. More awareness. More respect for myself. I’m starting to trust my own decisions again.
182 days of showing up.
182 days of choosing better.
182 days of proving to myself I can do this.
If you’re in that dark place right now—just keep going. Even if it’s messy, even if it’s hard as hell.
You don’t need a perfect plan… just don’t turn back.
Get a sponsor , do your 12 steps and do the suggested things as it does fucking work .
I wouldn’t be here without my higher power, my family, my sponsor, my sons, the people who know who they are—and Addictions North East for giving me the best possible start. I’m grateful for every bit of support.
I'm still a work in progress—but now there’s something solid being built.
And for the first time in a long time… I’m proud of that. Much love 🙏💕
And you know what , we do actually recover and become better people for that . ❤️
Whether that’s counselling, housing, outreach, or community — access to support helps people feel safer and more stable.
Recovery is supported, not done alone. 🌿
#SupportMatters #AddictionRecovery #MentalWellbeing #StressSupport #RecoveryCare
A big thank you to Daniel, who recently attended an ITC event focused on cybersecurity. He found the session extremely informative and useful, gaining valuable insights into current risks, best practice, and how we can continue to strengthen our approach.
In a sector where protecting sensitive information is so important, it’s great to see our team engaging with learning opportunities and bringing that knowledge back to the organisation.
Well done Daniel — and we look forward to sharing some of your key takeaways with the wider team! 🔐💻
And thank you to ITC Service Ltd for their kind invitation.
#TeamLearning #CyberSecurity #ContinuousImprovement #ANE
