Alcohol Detox
When someone who is addicted to alcohol thinks about taking that first step toward recovery, it can feel intimidating. With the right program, getting sober doesn’t have to be a scary prospect. Arbor Wellness provides access to an alcohol detox in Nashville that gently guides each person through the steps needed to stop abusing alcohol. Once they complete detox, they can continue addiction-related therapies at our residential or outpatient treatment centers to help them enjoy sobriety for the rest of their lives.
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How Does Alcohol Detox in Nashville Work?
Alcohol detox in Nashville begins with a thorough assessment of each person so the treatment team understands the severity of their addiction and how to help them through the vital first days of sobriety. Detox can take anywhere from five to ten days or longer, depending on how much alcohol the person typically consumes and their current state of physical and mental health. As well, which withdrawal symptoms they experience can impact their length of stay in detox. Our detox program provides several options for medications and psychological support to help ease withdrawal symptoms and avoid unnecessary suffering. During the detox stay, plans for which type of treatment to move to next will be made.
Alcohol Use Disorder and Dual Diagnosis
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is what most people think of as alcoholism. This chronic disease often begins with casual or binge drinking that turns into uncontrollable drinking sessions a person feels helpless to stop. For many people, alcoholism ends up co-existing with mental health disorders. In fact, the condition is so common that it’s called a dual diagnosis. For example, a study showed that people with alcohol use disorder are 3.7 times more likely to have depression than those without an AUD. When someone experiences both alcohol addiction and depression, it can increase the severity of both disorders. Fortunately, many addiction treatment facilities offer treatment for dual diagnosis. Our alcohol detox in Nashville can be followed up with treatment that continues the lessons of sobriety along with treatment for several types of mental illnesses.
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Detox
When someone attends our alcohol detox in Nashville, they will experience withdrawal symptoms. The body needs time to purge the toxins built up over the course of the time spent abusing alcohol. As a result, each person will go through some physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms. Common symptoms people have during alcohol detox include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Shakiness
- Elevated heart rate
- Dilated pupils
- Difficulty sleeping
- Cognitive difficulties
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Delirium tremens
- Cravings for alcohol
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Moodiness
Alcohol Detox Timeline
When someone goes through an alcohol detox program, they can expect to have withdrawal symptoms. Not everyone has the same type or intensity of these symptoms, but there is a general guide for the timeline. Withdrawal symptoms can start just a few hours after the person last consumed alcohol.
Day One: Common symptoms include shakiness, headache, nausea, tremors, moodiness, anxiety, and cravings to drink.
Day Two: Previous symptoms increase in intensity. Others that may begin include vomiting, depression, and hallucinations.
Day Three – Seven: The symptoms are their worst during the first part of this period, but begin to subside.
After One Week: Most withdrawal symptoms have stopped or are low-key at this point. The emotional ones, such as anxiety and depression, tend to linger longer than the physical ones.
At all stages of detox, medical support can be offered to help people avoid needless suffering.
Can I Detox From Alcohol at Home?
It may tempt some people to try to detox while at home, but those who try this typically fail and quickly resume drinking. In fact, trying to detox without professional supervision can be dangerous. The individual may not recognize the medical symptoms that detoxing can cause and do not seek help. The only safe way to detox from alcohol abuse is in a structured setting with medical and psychological supervision and intervention available.
Medications Used During Alcohol Detox
Part of our alcohol detox in Nashville includes the use of FDA-approved medications to help people get through detoxification with the least amount of discomfort and risk for relapse possible. Choices for medications include:
Acamprosate: This drug reduces cravings for alcohol and can be continued as a long-term approach to avoiding relapse.
Disulfiram: If a person drinks alcohol while taking this medication, they will experience unpleasant side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and headaches. This acts as a deterrent for consuming alcohol when the person knows what will happen.
Naltrexone: When someone takes this medication and then drinks alcohol, it blocks the euphoric effects they desire. In other words, they will not feel drunk, which removes the temptation to drink.
What Happens After Alcohol Detox in Nashville?
Once a person completes alcohol detox in Nashville, they can transition into one of two types of programs. The first is residential treatment, which provides round-the-clock care in a homelike setting or medical facility. The alternative is an outpatient program that allows the individual to attend therapy sessions during the day while still being able to live in their homes or sober living housing. How long either type of follow-up treatment lasts depends on the severity of the addiction, the person’s physical and mental health, and how they respond to treatment.
Begin Alcohol Detox Today in Nashville, TN
Have you reached the point where you feel ready to kick alcohol to the curb and rediscover the advantages of living a sober life? Arbor Wellness provides a quality alcohol detox in Nashville that changes how a person views addiction and their ability to conquer it. Our staff includes the vital medical and emotional support necessary to help people get through the important first days of sobriety without relapsing. From there, they become ready to transition to follow-up care and also receive assistance in dealing with any co-occurring mental health disorders.
For more information about our alcohol detox in Nashville, visit our admissions page now. Our staff can answer your questions and help you understand your options.
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