Yes mate... You sit indoors waitin ages for an appt(!), well I did, then go & see someone for a quick assessment - ie. do you want to stop/cut down/etc etc. Be honest about how much you glug cos then they can reccommend suitable treatment. Probably want you to fill in a diary of how much you drink, how you felt etc.
Then back to the waiting list & finally an appointment with either a counsellor or if they think you need it a weeks stay in a rehab unit for a detox.
I live in London - not sure where you are but this what happened with me... Its your choice on the treatment - 7days detox scared me; I ended up self-detoxin (twice, went off the rails a bit... as you do...) - don't worry about it too much mate, the people you see aren't generally judgemental, they just understand the damage you can do to yourself/others & want to help.
Depends where you are how soon you'll get seen; seems to be quite busy round my area.....!
Good luck mate, get back to me if you want more info.
Your friend Harry Monk
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