Alcohol
drug detox is a process best attempted under the supervision of a seasoned
alcohol specialist. Alcoholics who have made the decision to undergo detoxification
should be commended before being escorted directly to a specialized treatment
center for continued care. A proper detox should include medical monitoring and
personalized care to help ensure a comfortable, safe, and healthy transition
into sobriety. In this entry, we will outline the basics of an alcohol detox to
help our readers know what to expect from the process.
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| “Peace begins with a smile..” ― Mother Teresa |
This is the Beginning
Detoxification begins by removing all alcohol toxins from
the subject’s system. While the body works to remove the alcohol, addicts will
begin experiencing withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms will typically begin
roughly 6 – 48 hours after an alcoholic’s last drink, and fluctuate during the
days that follow.
Emotional Support
Once the withdrawal symptoms have calmed, alcoholics will
require emotional support and counseling to help address their body’s alcohol
cravings. Medical doctors and psychologists work side-by-side in an effort to
monitor the psychological and physical well-being of the patient. Alcoholics
typically succeed more during this stage when enrolled in our California alcohol
rehab center due to the constant support they provided by our addiction
specialists. This stage typically lasts between 2 days to a week.
The Final Countdown
The third and final stage of the detoxification process
involves release of the subject by the acting physician. The amount of time
between admission and release typically depends on the progress made by the
patient alongside the severity of the addiction. When it comes to recovery,
there is no black and white; patients are treated individually according to
their individual needs and situation. In most instances the detoxification
process does not take more than two weeks… though there are always
exceptions.
A detox off alcohol is never a bad thing, they can be pretty tough around social groups. I've found a really good alcohol detox is done with friends. We did febfast last year (28 days) and it was so rewarding.
ReplyDeleteLike many people, at the start of the year, I made a resolution to decrease my alcohol intake.
DeleteDrink Less in Seven Days by Georgia Foster has really helped me stick to this resolution. Georgia is a clinical hypnotherapist and alongside the written version of the book, there are also 4 "Hypnosis Hub" recordings that readers are encouraged to access to help them with the program.
One of the great things about Drink Less in Seven Days is that Georgia (and I"m going to call her Georgia because she kind of feels like a friend) is totally non-judgemental about how much you drink, why you drink, why you feel you drink too much etc. I feel that this is an area where people carry a lot of shame and negative feelings and to have someone who approaches an emotional issue like this with absolute objectivity is helpful in driving the desired behaviours. She's on your side!
There are two main parts to Drink Less in Seven Days. The first is how your amygdala (the part of your brain that deals with emotions and fear/stress responses) can actually work against your efforts to quit or reduce your drinking. It shows you how to move your decision to drink away from this very instinctive part of your brain to your prefrontal cortex which is the part of your brain that is more concerned with considered decision-making.
I found this part of the book fascinating, particularly the parts where she spoke about silencing your inner critic.
However, it was the second part of the book, where Georgia broke down different personality types. what triggers them to drink and how to circumvent these triggers that I found most useful. (Also fascinating, if like me you love a good theory of behaviour and the ability to proclaim "Yes!!!! That's me!"). Because it makes total sense right? If you drink out of social anxiety (which is me a little bit) your methods to success will likely be different to someone who drinks because everyone around you is (also me a little bit).
The biggest take away for me was starting to understand what triggers my wanting to drink and learning alternative strategies should I decide not to. I think a really important thing about Drink Less in Seven Days is that it is NOT about quitting drinking altogether. It is about cutting down to a level that you are comfortable with, whatever that is for you. And this feels more manageable than quitting altogether.
The cru of this type of book though is does it work?
So here's the real deal. I started this program in January. It's now March and I can count the times I have drunk alcohol on one hand. During this time I have been to pubs, bars and restaurants, entertained at home and been entertained at other people's homes so it's not like I have been hiding myself away. I have been around alcohol and people drinking as much as I ever was.
Will I drink again? Almost definitely. For me, this experiment was never about giving up altogether. And I have far too much fun making cocktails for this to give it up completely! However, I feel that moving forward I will be able to drink in a more mindful considered way.
Thank you to Georgia Foster for a thoroughly fascinating book that does exactly what it says on the cover!
Here's a link to The 7 Days To Drink Less Online Alcohol Reduction Program.
John
For most part, doctors and nurses will give the basic amount of medical attention to those suffering from these symptoms. For some patients, use of tranquilizing medicine can be used. symptoms of alcohol detox
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