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by Change | 30 Apr 2009

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A drug and alcohol rehab clinic in London is set to triple in size to cope with the escalation in the number of people needing its help, it has been reported.

Increasing problems with alcohol addiction in London has led one rehab centre to triple in size to cope with demand.

The Evening Standard has reported that Hope House, a rehab clinic solely for women, has seen a surge in the number of people coming to it for help to tackle their drug and alcohol problems and as such has decided to significantly increase its capacity.

It has moved from an eight-bed property in Maida Vale to a 23-bed centre in Clapham so as to accommodate those who need its services.

"You can't fail to see the statistics - binge-drinking has increased among British women more than any other European country in the last decade. Professional women are more likely to drink regularly, and that lifestyle can lead to problem drinking," Amanda Williams, director of Action on Addiction, told the newspaper.

She added: "We are expanding Hope House because we are aware of these needs. We had to turn women away because we were not big enough."

Drug and alcohol rehab centres often focus on the individual's personal needs as a way to tackle their problem, providing them with tailored help and support to ensure the patient receives the appropriate addiction treatment.

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