Alcohol Detox
About Alcohol Detox
Detoxification, or detox as it is more widely known, is the first step towards recovery. As part of a continuing therapy, the alcohol detox process works effectively to remove the alcohol painlessly from the system in a medically monitored environment.
Withdrawing from alcohol without a professionally support can be uncomfortable and dangerous – coming off alcohol without medical support can result in significant physical damage and even death. We do not, therefore, encourage patients to attempt their own detox at home without close medical supervision. Once the individual has undergone an alcohol detox, they are ready to take the next vital step towards long-term rehabilitation. In an alcohol rehab clinic, as soon as the detox process is started clients will also begin to receive the psychological support needed to get them into recovery and regain control over their lives.
An alcohol detox alone is unlikely to result in long-term recovery because important psychological work must be completed to help the individual understand their alcohol abuse issues and develop strategies to avoid future relapse. The detox stage is vital in order to remove the alcohol from the system and start to address the underlying issues motivating the alcohol abuse. In-patient rehab is the crucial element in the overall alcohol treatment process. The clinic’s experienced and qualified staff will formulate an individual programme for each of their clients ensuring that they are looked after throughout the detox and rehabilitation process, making sure the best physical and psychological care is provided.
