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  • 23 Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 3BJ
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01438 583222

Private Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Hertfordshire

Led by people who understand addiction from the inside.

By the time someone is thinking about rehab, alcohol or drug use has usually been going on longer than they expected.

Abbington House is a private, CQC-regulated residential rehab provider in Hertfordshire, supporting people affected by alcohol problems, drug problems and co-occurring mental health difficulties.

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Built around the person, not the substance

Addiction is rarely just about alcohol or drugs. It’s often tied to what someone has been carrying for a long time: grief, pressure, fear, shame, trauma, exhaustion, or the habit of coping alone.

Often, it’s loved ones who carry that weight too. Worrying, trying to help, and not knowing what to do.

Residential treatment gives us time to understand the whole story, not just the substance. 

The work is shaped around the person, their family, and what has been happening around the drinking or drug use.

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Who we help

People come to Abbington House at different points in their lives. Some have been drinking or using drugs for years. Others are only just beginning to realise things have become harder to manage alone.

Not everyone fits neatly into one category. Many people are affected by more than one substance, or by addiction alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, stress or emotional distress.

Abbington House provides residential treatment for people affected by:

  • alcohol use that has become difficult to stop, reduce or manage
  • drug use, including cocaine, ketamine, heroin, cannabis and other illicit drugs
  • prescription drug dependence, including opioids, benzodiazepines and other habit-forming medication
  • drug and alcohol use together, including patterns such as cocaine and alcohol
  • addiction alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD or emotional distress
  • relapse after previous attempts to stop, detox or access support
  • families who are worried, exhausted or unsure what to do next

We provide alcohol rehab, drug rehab and dual diagnosis treatment within one residential stay.

Assessment looks at the full picture: what someone is using, how often, whether detox may be needed, what has been tried before, and what support is needed around them.

Treatment provides structure, therapy, medical support where needed, family support and aftercare planning.

How Residential Treatment Works

Recognised independently

Abbington House holds Doctify’s Great Patient Experience Award 2026, awarded to the top 30% of providers based on verified, anonymous reviews from people treated here.

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A small, calm environment

Abbington House is not a large hospital-style unit. Treatment takes place in a small residential setting in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, where people are known personally.

The house is designed to feel calm, structured and contained, with support available throughout the day and night. Fresh meals are prepared daily by Chef Marion, with dietary needs discussed before admission wherever possible.

For many people, the setting matters. Being away from everyday triggers, in a place that feels safe and steady, can make it easier to settle, talk honestly and begin the work of recovery.

You don't need to pretend here.
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Your recovery team

The people around someone in treatment matter. You or a loved one will be supported by therapists, medical staff and support workers who understand addiction personally and professionally.

There is no judgement here. Being understood can make it easier to be honest, ask for support and begin to feel safe in treatment.

Greg Georghiou

Founder / CEO

Michael Williams

Treatment Manager

Costa Chacholiades

Senior Therapist

Yevheniia Arakielian

Trauma Specialist

Meet the team

My job is to make sure people feel safe, listened to and properly supported as they take the next step.

Michael Williams - Treatment Manager
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Support Beyond the Stay

Leaving rehab is not the end of the work.

Abbington House includes one year of aftercare and 16-weeks of family support following completion, along with lifetime access to the Abbington Community and events.

Ongoing connection matters because recovery continues in ordinary life: at home, at work, and in relationships.

Aftercare

Pathway into Abbington House

People come to Abbington House from across the UK. For many, that distance is part of what helps. Stepping away from familiar surroundings and the routines tied to drink or drugs can make it easier to focus fully on recovery. Wherever someone is travelling from, the admissions team will talk through the practical side before arrival.

Assessment

Most people start with a phone call, where the admissions team will listen to what has been happening and ask some questions about the drinking or drug use. There is no obligation to commit and we can arrange a visit to the centre.

Assessment

Admission

If residential treatment is appropriate and a place is available, admission can often be arranged within 24 to 48 hours. The team will talk through costs, what is included, what to bring, and how privately funded admission works.

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Arrival

On arrival, someone from the team will meet you, help you settle in, and explain what the first days will look like. Where detox is needed, it begins as a medically supervised part of the stay, with treatment building around you from there.

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