Detox Today with James McInally provides alcohol recovery guidance, sober coaching and signposting, including information about home alcohol detox, medications and ongoing recovery support. We can connect you with independent medical professionals and help you explore NHS, charitable, community and private alcohol treatment services across the UK. We may receive a commission if someone we introduce goes on to use certain private medical services.
Not sure what kind of help you need?
Start with a confidential conversation with James to discuss the various options available on how to cut down, stop drinking or stay stopped.
Call: 0800 009 6675
Email: info@detoxtoday.co.uk
I can help you to cut down, stop drinking or stay stopped altogether.
Author of: Alcohol: Cut Down. Stop. Stay Stopped. The Complete Step-By-Step Guide To Drinking Less and Quitting Alcohol.
Important Safety & Emergency Notice: Alcohol withdrawal can be physically dangerous and should never be stopped abruptly without medical advice if you are dependent. If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms, shaking, confusion or seizures, please call 999, 911 or 112, or visit your nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
I’m James McInally, the founder of Detox Today alcohol help, recovery and sobriety coach, person in long-term recovery, and author of Alcohol: Cut Down. Stop. Stay Stopped.
I’ve spent around 15 years working with people affected by alcohol, alongside my own lived experience of long-term recovery.
I provide practical alcohol recovery guidance, sober coaching and support for people who want to cut down, stop drinking or stay stopped.
I also help people understand the different treatment options available and signpost towards NHS, charitable, mutual-aid and private services when additional help is needed.
Detox Today provides alcohol recovery guidance, sober coaching and signposting. We do not directly provide medical treatment or prescribe medication.
Where someone wishes to access private medical treatment, including home alcohol detoxification, we may introduce them to an independent doctor or prescribing nurse. Detox Today may receive commission if someone we introduce goes on to use certain private medical services. This does not increase the price you pay. We’ll give you options so you can choose what’s right for you.
We also regularly signpost people towards GPs, NHS alcohol services, charities, AA, SMART Recovery and other sources of support without charge.
Download our free Alcohol Change Toolkit, featuring 15 practical worksheets based on CBT, behavioural psychology and relapse prevention. Designed to help you understand your drinking habits, manage alcohol cravings, identify triggers and build healthier routines.
Whether you want to reduce your alcohol consumption, stop drinking completely or maintain sobriety, these exercises provide practical strategies you can use in everyday life.
Created by James at Detox Today, and free for anyone to use.
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Talk directly with James McInally in a private, confidential and non-judgemental setting. Whether you're worried about your drinking, considering your options or looking for support to stay sober.
Recovery guidance and advice on how to get sober and stay sober. For those who drink and their loved ones. We'll give you as much free guidance and support as we can to help you overcome alcohol.
We can advise and signpost to home detox, outpatient detox, inpatient detox, alcohol rehab, sobriety medications and prescriptions, be it free, NHS, charity and private. We may receive a commision if you choose private treatment.
Professional online and in-person sober coaching & recovery support from James to help you cut down, stop and stay stopped. James has over 15 years experience of working with people in recovery, in a variety of rehab and treatment organisations.
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Looking for home alcohol detox treatment? We can explain how medically supported detox at home works, help you understand your treatment options and signpost you towards appropriate NHS, community or private services. Where private treatment is requested, we can introduce you to independent healthcare professionals who provide medical assessment, prescribing and clinical oversight. Talk to James for information about how home alcohol detox works and the free, NHS and private treatment options that may be available.
Inpatient alcohol detox provides 24-hour medical support in a residential setting, usually over a week or longer depending on individual needs. Talk to James for information about how residential medical detox works, what to expect and the different private and NHS options available across the UK. Detox Today does not operate detox clinics or receive commission from any detox or rehab clinics.
Residential alcohol rehab provides structured treatment and recovery support in a live-in setting, usually following detox or when more intensive support is needed. Talk to James for free information about residential rehab and the NHS, charitable, free and private treatment options available. Detox Today does not operate a rehab or receive commission from rehabilitation clinics.
Practical one-to-one support with James for people who want to stop drinking, stay sober or make lasting changes to their relationship with alcohol. Get help with recovery planning, motivation, routines, cravings and the challenges that can make staying stopped difficult. Where counselling or therapy may be helpful, James can also signpost you towards appropriately qualified professionals.
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We offer our alcohol support to people, as ultimately that’s who’s unwell. The very nature of alcohol dependence means that those people often need help from friends, family, organisations, employers or other groups of organisations. We can help all kinds of groups, businesses and organisations looking for external help for alcohol problems.
We support people affected by alcohol dependence through practical recovery guidance, sober coaching and information about appropriate treatment options. We offer free advice and guidance on where to get help, alcohol home detox, and how to go about getting sober and staying sober. If you need help, please reach out on chat, call, text or contact form.
Sometimes called the "family illness" because it affects more than just the drinker. If you have a loved one who needs help and don't know where to turn, please get in touch for free advice, guidance on where to go and what to do.
We welcome enquiries from GPs and medical clinics in London whose patients want help with alcohol, including those asking about home alcohol detox. James can provide recovery support and help patients understand NHS, community and independent private options. Any medical assessment or detox treatment is provided by the patient’s own healthcare professional or an appropriately qualified independent clinician. Read our guide to home alcohol detox in London.
We work with counsellors and therapists whose clients may need additional alcohol support. Detox Today can provide sober coaching and recovery support, or signpost clients to independent healthcare professionals where medical assessment or detox may be appropriate. Our service is private, discreet and confidential, whether your clients work with you in person or online.
We work with retreats and wellbeing centres supporting people who want to make changes to their relationship with alcohol. Detox Today can provide recovery guidance and sober coaching, and signpost individuals to independent healthcare professionals where medical assessment or detox may be needed before attending. This can help people begin their retreat safely and alcohol-free.
We support businesses and employers who are concerned about alcohol use within their workforce. Detox Today provides confidential guidance, recovery support and sober coaching, with signposting to appropriate NHS, private and independent medical services where needed. Talk to James about confidential support for you or your employees.
Alcohol-related issues can require specialist support within nursing and care home settings. Detox Today provides professional guidance and can connect residents with appropriate independent healthcare professionals for assessment, detox or medical treatment where required. Confidential support for residents and care providers.
For secondary rehabs and supported accommodation providers, access to additional alcohol support can be important when a resident experiences a setback or needs further help. Detox Today can provide recovery support and facilitate access to independent medical assessment and detox services where appropriate, helping residents continue their recovery within their existing support network.
Colleges, universities and student support or welfare teams can introduce students to Detox Today when alcohol is affecting their wellbeing, attendance or studies. Students can speak confidentially with James about what’s happening and receive practical recovery guidance and sober coaching. Where additional help is needed, James can also help them understand and access appropriate NHS, counselling, medical or specialist alcohol services. A straightforward and discreet route to additional alcohol support for students.
Home alcohol detox may be available through your GP, local NHS alcohol and drug services or community addiction teams, depending on your circumstances and local provision. Detox Today can help you understand these options and find appropriate support, whether through the NHS, charitable organisations or independent private healthcare professionals. A home alcohol detox involves a medical assessment to establish whether withdrawing from alcohol at home is appropriate and safe. Where clinically indicated, an independent doctor or appropriately qualified prescribing professional may prescribe medication to manage withdrawal symptoms, alongside vitamins and other appropriate treatment. For those considering private treatment, Detox Today can introduce you to independent healthcare professionals who assess, prescribe and oversee home alcohol detox. We also provide practical recovery guidance and sober coaching before and after detox, helping you prepare for withdrawal and build a plan for longer-term recovery. Our initial advice is free, and we can help you explore both NHS and private treatment options. We may receive commission for introductions to certain private medical services.
Outpatient alcohol detox is where you attend a clinic or medical practice during the day, but still stay at home overnight.
Clients receive a similar level of medication as a home alcohol detox and medical attention as they would in a residential setting, albeit they take some medications home for evening dosage. It is sometimes called alcohol dayhab or outpatient rehab.
Depending on the clinic attended, people usually have around 7 days' medical treatment (the typical treatment time for alcohol detoxification, although it's not uncommon for up to 10 days depending on withdrawal symptoms and other factors) with attendance at the clinic depending on each local service provider - some prefer daily visits while others prefer to attend the first few days. Unlike a home detox programme, clients may receive pabrinex injections and drips, as well as other clinical therapies and treatments to help them detox comfortably. Detox Today does not operate outpatient clinics or provide medical detoxification directly. We do not receive commission from outpatient clinics or charge for providing information about outpatient treatment options.
Inpatient or residential alcohol detox involves staying in a specialist detox unit or rehabilitation clinic throughout your withdrawal treatment. Programmes commonly last 7–14 days, although the duration depends on individual medical needs, withdrawal symptoms and the treatment provider. During your stay, you receive medical assessment, prescribed medication, meals and accommodation, with healthcare staff available around the clock. Residential detox may be particularly appropriate for people with complex health needs, a history of severe withdrawal or circumstances that make home or outpatient detox unsuitable. A qualified healthcare professional should assess which treatment setting is appropriate. How Detox Today can help We provide free information and guidance about residential detox, including how to access NHS, community and independent private treatment options. We do not operate residential detox or rehabilitation clinics, charge you for rehabilitation advice, or receive commission from detox or rehab clinics. We can help you understand the available options and consider what support may be appropriate for your circumstances.
Get in touch with James to find out what your home alcohol detox, outpatient and residential options are. We do not operate any treatment facilities. We are confidential and discreet. Get help today.
Call and speak directly with James for free initial guidance. We can discuss what is happening, explain the different NHS, community and private options available, and help you identify appropriate next steps.
If medical treatment such as alcohol detox is being considered, an appropriately qualified healthcare professional will need to assess whether it is suitable and how quickly treatment can safely begin.
If the situation is an emergency or immediately life-threatening, call 999, 911 or 112, and ask for an ambulance.
We have spoken to hundreds of people who want to stop drinking and stay sober over the years, including people who have felt completely overwhelmed by alcohol.
Recovery is possible, even when things have become very difficult. There is no single approach that works for everyone, but appropriate medical care, behavioural change, recovery support and ongoing treatment can all play a part.
If you don’t know where to start, speak to James and we can help you understand the options available.
All our initial telephone advice, recovery guides, downloadable resources, articles, email guidance and recovery plans are provided free of charge.
Some of our private services, including personalised recovery support, carry a fee. Where appropriate, we can also introduce you to independent treatment providers, whose services may be chargeable.
We also provide free signposting to NHS services, your GP, community addiction teams, charities and mutual-aid organisations.
Transparency matters to us. Detox Today does not charge for rehabilitation advice or receive commission from rehabilitation centres. We may receive commission for introductions to certain other private medical services, including home alcohol detox. This does not affect the availability of our free advice or support.
If a loved one or friend needs alcohol addiction support, please give us a call on 0800 009 6675. We have all sorts of free advice and guidance to help you as well as your loved one. We know it’s a worrying and stressful time for all – we’re here to help and have many years experience in helping people and their families and friends.
Guidance & Coaching: Detox Today provides alcohol recovery guidance, behavioural sober coaching and treatment signposting. Services are provided by James McInally, an experienced recovery coach with over 15 years’ experience working with people affected by alcohol and substance use, and author of Alcohol: Cut Down. Stop. Stay Stopped.
Independent Medical Care: Where medical treatment is required, including home alcohol detox or prescription medication, we can introduce clients to appropriately qualified independent healthcare professionals. Medical assessment, prescribing, monitoring and all clinical decisions remain the responsibility of the healthcare professional or regulated provider involved.
Free & NHS Options: We also signpost to GPs, NHS alcohol services, community teams, charities and mutual-aid organisations including AA and SMART Recovery.
Referral Transparency: Detox Today does not operate residential detox or rehabilitation facilities and does not charge for rehabilitation advice. We may receive a referral or service fee from certain independent private medical providers where an introduction results in treatment.
Written by: James McInally (Alcohol Recovery Adviser, Sober Coach and Author)
Medically Reviewed by: Mrs Mwanaima Athuman Msab (Independent Nurse Prescriber)
