Alexander Lapa

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Dr Alexander Lapa (Psychiatrist)

MBBS, PG Dip Clin Ed, OA Dip CBT, OA Dip Psychology, SCOPE Certified

Dr Lapa graduated in Medicine in 2000 and since this time has accrued much experience working in the widest range of psychiatric settings with differing illness presentations and backgrounds in inpatient, community and secure settings. This has been aligned to continuation of professional development at postgraduate level in clinical research which has been very closely related to the everyday clinical practice conducted by this practitioner as a NHS and Private Psychiatrist.
He is fully indemnified by the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) and MIAB Expert Insurance for Psychiatric and Private Medical practice. He is fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK with a licence to practice.

Dr Lapa is approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)

Member of Independent Doctors Federation (IDF), British Association for Psychopharmacology (BMA) and The Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)

Dr Lapa’s extensive experience has also concentrated itself on the following areas of clinical practice:
– Assessment, Diagnosis and Pharmacological Treatment for Adults with ADHD.
– Drug and Alcohol Dependency and maintaining abstinence and continued recovery
– Intravenous and Intramuscular Vitamin and Mineral Infusion Therapy
– Dietary and Weight Management and through care from assessment to treatment to end goals and maintenance
– Aesthetic Practice and Procedures

Updated 06/06/2023

How to Help Someone Detox at Home

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Safety at Our CQC Registered Rehabs

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Updated 23/09/2022

Diazepam Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 23/09/2022

Morphine Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Like all opiates, Morphine can also be incredibly dangero...

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Updated 23/09/2022

Gabapentin Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 23/09/2022

Beechams Powder Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 22/09/2022

Can I get Rehab Treatment Through The NHS?

Alcoholism and addiction treatments can be accessed in a ...

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Updated 22/09/2022

What if I Can't Afford Rehab?

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Updated 22/09/2022

Paracetamol Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 22/09/2022

At What Age Can You Go To Rehab?

Can You Be Too Young for Rehab? Unfortunately, these days...

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Updated 22/09/2022

Co-codamol Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 22/09/2022

Fentanyl Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 22/09/2022

Why Rehab is Important?

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Updated 22/09/2022

Can You Use a Mobile Phone in Rehab?

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Updated 22/09/2022

Amitriptyline Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 22/09/2022

Can You Force A Person Into Rehab?

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Updated 22/09/2022

Will My Insurance Pay for Rehab?

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Updated 22/09/2022

Pregabalin Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 02/09/2022

Rehab for Pensioners

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Updated 06/04/2022

Outpatient Treatment

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Addiction Counselling

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Updated 31/03/2022

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Inpatient Treatment

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One-to-One Addiction Therapy

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Group Therapy

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Updated 09/03/2022

Therapies for Alcoholism

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Updated 08/03/2022

What Happens After Alcohol Detox

Addiction recovery from alcoholism will involve a number ...

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Updated 07/03/2022

12 Step Programme

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Updated 07/03/2022

Effects Of Alcohol Abuse

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Am I An Alcoholic?

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Updated 17/12/2021

How to have a Sober Christmas – A Guide

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What is the 12-Step Recovery Programme?

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Updated 24/08/2021

Signs and Symptoms of Drug Addiction

Consistent, strong, and impactful consumption of drugs is...

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Updated 20/08/2021

Signs of Cocaine Addiction

Across the United Kingdom, Cocaine is used and abused by...

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Updated 20/08/2021

Drug Addiction Helplines

Each year, more than 268,251 adults contact a drug addict...

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Updated 20/08/2021

Drug Support Groups

Drug support groups assist those in recovery as they look...

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Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

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Cocaine Support Groups

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Cocaine Facts and Statistics

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Updated 19/08/2021

Cocaine Addiction Helplines

Each year, approximately 14.4% of adults aged between 16 ...

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Drug Facts and Statistics

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Updated 16/08/2021

Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms

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Updated 12/08/2021

Signs and Symptoms of Heroin Addiction

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Updated 12/08/2021

Inpatient Cannabis (Marijuana) Rehab Centres

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Updated 12/08/2021

Inpatient Drug Rehab Centres

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Updated 12/08/2021

Delirium tremens (DTs)

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Updated 12/08/2021

Heroin Facts and Statistics

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Updated 12/08/2021

Heroin Addiction Helplines

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Updated 12/08/2021

Heroin Support Groups

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Updated 12/08/2021

Signs and Symptoms of Cannabis (Marijuana) Addiction

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Updated 12/08/2021

Heroin Withdrawal Symptoms

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Updated 12/08/2021

Inpatient Cocaine Rehab Centres

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Updated 12/08/2021

Alcohol Support Groups

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Updated 12/08/2021

Signs and Symptoms Of Alcoholism

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Updated 12/08/2021

Alcohol Facts & Statistics

In the United Kingdom, more than 29 million people over ...

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Updated 11/08/2021

Inpatient Alcohol Rehab Centres

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Updated 06/08/2021

Alcohol Addiction Helplines

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Updated 06/08/2021

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

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Updated 30/07/2021

What’s The Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab?

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Updated 30/07/2021

Inpatient Heroin Rehab Centres

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Updated 30/07/2021

Cannabis (Marijuana) Withdrawal Symptoms

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Updated 30/07/2021

Cannabis (Marijuana) Support Groups

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Cannabis (Marijuana) Facts and Statistics

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Cannabis (Marijuana) Addiction Helplines

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Updated 28/07/2021

How Effective Is Rehab?

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How Can I Convince Someone To Go To Rehab?

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Updated 28/07/2021

Life After Rehab

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Updated 28/07/2021

How Long Does A Detox Take?

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Updated 28/07/2021

How Long Do Rehab Programmes Last?

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Updated 28/07/2021

What Happens in Rehab? 

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Updated 15/07/2021

Restoril Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Xanax Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Sleeping Pill Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Crystal Meth Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Spice Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

GBL Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Painkiller Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin and c...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Legal High Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Legal Highs are substances that contain both legal and il...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Ambien Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Codeine Addiction Treatment & Rehab

However, taking the first step in securing Codeine addict...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Ketamine Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Typically employed by medical professionals as an anaesth...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Benzodiazepine addictions require professional treatment ...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Stimulant Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Including drugs such as Cocaine and Amphetamines, Stimula...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Nicotine Addiction Treatment & Rehab

While many believe that smoking is simply a bad habit tha...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Lunesta Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Lunesta, or Eszopiclone as it is otherwise known, is a pr...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Methadone Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Tramadol Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Crack Cocaine Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment & Rehab

The use of prescription drugs can be life-changing for pe...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Amytal Addiction Treatment & Rehab

While Amytal prescriptions are much less common nowadays,...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Ecstasy / MDMA Addiction Treatment & Rehab

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Updated 13/07/2021

Amphetamine Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Amphetamine drugs are stimulants, where the majority are ...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Valium Addiction Treatment & Rehab

Valium is a prescription drug with a multitude of roles t...

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Updated 13/07/2021

Other Drug Addictions

Drug addictions are one of the most common yet dangerous ...

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Updated 30/06/2020

Alcohol Intervention

Alcoholism is a serious problem throughout the UK. Accord...

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Updated 08/06/2020

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

   

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Detox

Detox programmes are vastly used when considering drug an...

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Updated 04/06/2020

Self Referrals

Opting for a lone experience of addiction is very likely....

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Updated 04/06/2020

Friend Referrals

Are you worried that a close friend may be abusing hazard...

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Updated 04/06/2020

Family Referrals

Behavioural addictions and commonly linked mental health ...

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Updated 02/06/2020

Private Drug and Alcohol Rehab

When deciding between your addiction treatment options, p...

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Updated 02/06/2020

Heroin Rehab

Here at Addiction Advocates, we are a team of highly trai...

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Updated 02/06/2020

Heroin Detox

Our rehab facilities offer personalised recovery programm...

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Updated 02/06/2020

Cocaine Detox

Cocaine detox is the process when a user stops taking coc...

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Updated 01/06/2020

Cocaine Rehab

Cocaine rehabilitation is a safe space for recovering coc...

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Updated 19/05/2020

Drug Rehab

Drug rehabilitation provides individuals suffering with a...

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Updated 19/05/2020

Relapse Prevention

Without consistent control and the implementation of life...

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Updated 19/05/2020

Family Intervention

Frustrating, worrying, disappointing and concerning are a...

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Updated 19/05/2020

Drug Detox

Are you currently living with a drug addiction and strugg...

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Updated 19/05/2020

Cannabis Rehab

Cannabis addiction may often be overlooked as not a serio...

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Updated 19/05/2020

Cannabis Detox

Although an illegal drug, cannabis is widely perceived to...

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Updated 18/05/2020

Alcohol Detox

Drug detox is the process of safely removing harmful subs...

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Updated 18/05/2020

Aftercare

Completing a rehab programme is very likely for those who...

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Updated 18/05/2020

Admissions Process

To achieve recovery from addiction, an admission to rehab...

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Updated 15/04/2020

Rehab

With addictions becoming more common in the United Kingdo...

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Updated 30/03/2020

Alcohol Rehab

To avoid the progressive and lasting damage alcoholism po...

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