Do I Need Therapy or Rehab?

A Guided Decision Tool for Londoners Struggling with Alcohol Use

Many people in London who feel overwhelmed by their drinking aren’t sure where to begin. Therapy? Rehab? Just a break from booze? This 2-minute quiz is designed to help you make that first (and most important) decision. There are no wrong answers just honest ones.

Section 1: Understanding Your Current Relationship with Alcohol

1. How often do you drink? 

• Only socially, 1–2 times a month
• A few times a week
• Every day or most days
• I’ve lost count and it’s a habit now

2. Why do you drink? (Choose all that apply) 

• To relax or unwind
• To avoid stress or emotional pain
• To sleep
• To feel confident or social
• Because I feel like I need it

3. Have you ever tried to cut down or stop drinking? 

• No, never
• I tried but went back to old habits
• I cut down temporarily but relapsed
• I’ve tried more than once and still struggle

Section 2: Impact on Life & Health

4. Has drinking affected your work or relationships? 

• Not really
• Sometimes- arguments, missed days, poor focus
• Yes, major issues like job risk, conflict at home
• I’ve lost important connections or opportunities due to drinking

5. Have you experienced any of the following? 

(Select all that apply)

• Blackouts or memory gaps
• Guilt or shame after drinking
• Hiding drinking from others
• Needing more alcohol to feel the same effects
• Drinking alone regularly

6. What happens if you don’t drink for a day or two?

• Nothing noticeable
• I get restless or irritable
• I have trouble sleeping or feel anxious
• I experience physical withdrawal (sweating, nausea, tremors)

Section 3: Readiness & Reflection

7. How does the idea of stopping drinking make you feel?

• Confident- I just need some support
• Nervous, but open to change
• Terrified-I don’t know who I’d be without it
• Not ready- I don’t think it’s that bad

8. Have you ever spoken to a therapist about your drinking before?

• Yes, and it helped
• Yes, but it wasn’t enough
• No, but I’ve considered it
• No, I’ve never sought help

9. Are you open to being in a safe space, away from triggers, to focus solely on recovery?

• Yes, that sounds helpful
• Maybe-I’d want to know more
• Not now, I can’t take time away from work/life

Your Quiz Results: Should You Start with Therapy or Consider Rehab? 

Mostly A’s & B’s

You might benefit from starting with therapy.

You’re showing early signs of problematic drinking, but you may still have strong self-awareness and some control. Speaking to a therapist trained in addiction could help unpack your relationship with alcohol, build healthy coping tools, and catch the problem before it deepens.

Explore online therapy or programs like Sober Life for virtual support tailored to busy professionals.

Mostly C’s & D’s 

Rehab may be your best next step.

Your answers show that alcohol is significantly impacting your life, emotionally, physically, and socially. You may be experiencing dependency, and therapy alone may not be enough. A structured alcohol rehab in London or a more discreet international rehab (like Veda Rehab and Wellness) could provide the support, medical care, and immersive environment you need to heal.

Visit Veda Wellness World to learn more about holistic rehab care and speak to someone who understands.

Still Not Sure? 

That’s okay. The hardest part is starting.

You don’t need to label yourself. You just need to ask: Is this version of me the one I want to keep being?

Whether it’s therapy, rehab, or just an honest conversation, support is out there.

Need Help Now? 

contact@vedawellnessworld.com

www.vedawellnessworld.com

+91 8151830000