Alcohol detoxification is a process by which a heavy drinker’s system is brought back to normal after being used to having alcohol in the body on a continuous basis.

Serious alcohol addiction results in a decrease in production of GABA neuro-inhibitor because alcohol acts to replace it. Withdrawal from long-term alcohol addiction without medical management may cause severe health problems. Research has shown that a medically based in-patient detox from alcohol at an approved alcoholism detox centre is the safest and most effective method to begin a process of rehabilitation from the effects of alcoholism.

Detox From Alcohol

Detox is not a cure for alcoholism. Detox from alcohol merely allows a person with an alcohol problem to cease alcohol use safely and comfortably. Detox without medical control is often accompanied by serious problems associated with withdrawal such as shaking, sweating, vomiting, hallucinations, feelings of anxiety or depression and insomnia. In more serious cases seizures, fits and potentially fatal comas can occur. In many cases where an individual attempts to detox without medical assistance the stress and discomfort of these symptoms cause them to drink again.

Alcohol Detoxification Programme

Our alcohol detoxification programme is individually tailored to the requirements of each patient. Careful assessment of the general health of the patient along with an expert analysis of their drinking habits enables our medical staff to identify the most suitable medication to prescribe and to decide on the optimum period of detox. Patients are medically monitored throughout the treatment which usually lasts up to a period of two weeks. Medication will often include Librium or, in some cases, Diazepam based on the medical history and individual requirements of a patient. We have found that the use of Thiamine and vitamin tablets beneficial in many cases to counteract the degree of malnourishment caused by excessive alcohol use.

Our goal is to provide a safe and comfortable medical detox which will enable our patients to begin their journey to a successful and lasting recovery. Advice and assistance is given throughout the detox period to enable our patients to achieve that recovery.

Our dedicated and professional team are available 24 hours a day to help you find the right centre for detox from alcohol. If you would like our help or just an informal discussion on any of these issues please call.