Abbeycare Foundation: The only private treatment clinic that deals exclusively and specifically with alcohol problems in the whole of the UK! Call: 01294 835900

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A Message from the Founders

I founded Abbeycare Foundation on the back of personal tragedy and my own addiction to alcohol. I thought I was suffering from severe depression, unaware that alcohol is a powerful depressant. I had made alcohol the safety-net for my emotions: alcohol was my solution whenever I was angry, stressed, hurt, frustrated or sad.

I reached my own jumping-off point when the pain of my own addiction became too much for me to bear, especially when I realized the effect it was having on my loved ones and those close to me. I knew I needed help to quit but I could not imagine life without alcohol.

Perhaps you feel the same way now?

It is hard work to change the way you think and behave, but it is so worthwhile. Since I committed myself to sobriety, my life has returned to being bright and contented.

In my journey of recovery I have met honest, decent people who are 100% committed to supporting others. Anybody who is willing to step into somebody else’s pain is truly remarkable, and these are the very people I have had the privilege to bring to Abbeycare. As a dedicated group of professionals we have helped transform the lives of people from every background.

So, there is nothing for you to worry about. Just show us your commitment to getting sober and we will show you how to get a life worth living. Why not pick up the phone and talk to us? Or fill in the contact form. Do it now, and give yourself a chance …

John McLean

I truly believe that the number-one feature of the disease of alcoholism is denial. This is true not only for the alcoholic but also for those closest to the person who is suffering. I used to believe that alcoholics were unshaven men who sat in the streets begging for money. I was for a long time in denial that my husband was an alcoholic; or that I spent too many evenings alone waiting for him to come home; even consoling myself by drinking too much as well. When I finally admitted it to myself, I was in constant fear and anxiety that someone would discover our family secret. I was also convinced that I could fix the problem and make everything okay again, but I was unable to accomplish that.Thankfully, through his own determination and courage, my husband managed to do that for himself. I am not sure how he reached that ‘moment of clarity’ but when he did, our lives changed and peace began to replace fear and worry.

Being a part of, and being involved with, the dedicated people who work at Abbeycare, I have found that I am not alone. Instead of feeling ashamed of even telling others, I can talk honestly about what I really experienced and what I really felt. It gave me a place where I could share my feelings without judgement from others.

If you are worried about someone else’s drinking and are too afraid or upset to speak to your friends or family about it, contact Abbeycare. We CAN help you find recovery from this terrible disease.