Drinking too much alcohol might have long-term health repercussions.  Detox and sobriety may be within your grasp if you’ve come to terms with the debilitating effects of alcohol on your life. Preparation might be helpful as you begin your road to recovery.  It’s becoming more common knowledge that detox should only be performed when the patient is ready for it.  Motivation to begin and complete the detox process may be a powerful motivator while coping with withdrawal symptoms.

It is possible to enhance your detox readiness in a variety of ways.  For example, it’s possible to enhance your motivation and prepare for the procedure with the aid of motivational coaching. To help you get into the action stage of change and build an optimistic end expectation, motivational enhancement therapy (MET) is a sort of motivational coaching (begin believing that your life will be better after detox).

Alcohol Detoxification

People at risk of experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms or who have previously had severe withdrawal symptoms are often advised to undergo an inpatient detox rather than an outpatient detox. The alcohol detox process at Skyward involves;

Assessment

The initial phase in the detox procedure is an evaluation, which includes:

  • An analysis of the seriousness of withdrawal symptoms
  • Making sure there aren’t any physical or psychological problems.
  • Identifying the risk for medical complications during withdrawal

After a thorough evaluation, the process of managing alcohol withdrawal can begin.  Comorbid care and medical measures should both be included in the operation to minimize the possibility of major issues.

Guidance from a Physician

People who are addicted to alcohol may benefit greatly from medical monitoring during the withdrawal phase. It’s possible for you and your loved ones to feel more at ease throughout a physically strenuous and occasionally risky operation by having 24-hour, seven-day-a-week supervision provided by inpatient detox programs. Our Houston alcohol rehab center’s medical staff is always looking out for our patient’s well-being.

Medications

There are drugs that can be used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and prevent the need for medical attention Seizures and DTs can be prevented and withdrawal symptoms reduced with the use of benzodiazepines.  Safe and effective long-acting benzodiazepines like Valium can be used to avoid rebound symptoms (like seizures) that might occur at the end of a detox phase. In mild to moderate cases, anticonvulsants like carbamazepine can be helpful. It is possible to treat high blood pressure using beta-blockers and alpha-adrenergic medications (e.g., clonidine).

Preventing relapse

Drugs like naltrexone or acamprosate may be given in the last stages of detox to prevent relapse and act as a bridge to long-term treatment. The medications used in the withdrawal process have piqued the interest of many individuals. Treatment providers can answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding the detox drugs utilized and why, as well as the best course of treatment for you or a loved one.

Aftercare monitoring

Detoxification requires constant observation and monitoring. Medical detox professionals monitor the patient’s symptoms, and the potential for complications frequently since the patient’s state can change so quickly during alcohol withdrawal.

Skyward Center Offers Compassionate Care During Alcohol Detox

There is no need to detox at home. The comprehensive continuum of care at Skyward Treatment Center’s Houston alcohol treatment clinic is designed to help individuals at each and every stage of their recovery from alcohol abuse. Instead of attempting to detox from alcohol on your own, our team is always accessible to help those in recovery.