Alcohol Detox

Alcohol Detox Services

Our upscale alcohol detox program allows you to safely withdraw from alcohol in a safe environment, supported around the clock by a team of experienced medical experts. This approach improves your comfort, helps prevent relapse, and reduces your risk of severe complications during the withdrawal process. 

Understanding Alcohol Dependence & Withdrawal Risks

Alcohol dependence is also called alcohol use disorder (AUD). Individuals with this condition find that they cannot stop drinking, despite the negative consequences of doing so. They may have developed a tolerance for alcohol and experience cravings when they’re not drinking.  

If you’ve become dependent on alcohol to get through your day, stopping suddenly can lead to uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. That risk greatly increases when you take this step on your own, without the support and supervision of a qualified medical team. Detoxing at Sunrise Detox Center allows you to complete this process in a comfortable environment, surrounded by caring clinicians who prioritize your wellbeing.

Seizures and Delirium Tremens

In some severe cases, individuals may experience serious issues such as seizures, fever, or hallucinations. Delirium tremens (DT) is a potentially fatal condition that can occur during alcohol withdrawal, characterized by tremors, agitation, and pronounced confusion or changes in cognitive function. 

Why Choose Medical Alcohol Detox

It’s best to trust the withdrawal process to a medical alcohol detox program, like ours. At Sunrise Detox, we take the appropriate safety precautions to minimize your health risks and help you create a foundation for long-term recovery. 

Instead of stopping cold turkey, we’ll help you slowly taper off alcohol, using FDA-approved medications like Vivitrol as necessary to keep you comfortable, minimize your cravings, and lessen your relapse risk. Coupled with on-site therapy, our medication-assisted withdrawal services can help you overcome the physical challenges of detox and fortify you for long-term progress.

Our dedicated nursing team monitors the facility on a 24/7 basis, so you can rest assured you’ll receive dedicated, focused care throughout your stay. If you need us any time of day or night, we’re there. 

What Alcohol Detox Looks Like at Sunrise

When you’re ready to visit our alcohol detox facility at Sunrise, we’ll begin by conducting a brief alcohol use assessment. This allows us to learn more about you, including your current health and history of alcohol addiction. We’ll use the information from that assessment to create your personalized detox plan.

During intake, we’ll check your bags, collect a urine sample, and discuss insurance information. Our admissions team is on hand to help you understand your coverage, as well as answer any questions you have around treatment, medications, or the detox experience. Then, all that’s left to do is check out your room! All of our bedrooms are modernly decorated, comfortable, and safe. 

Once your detox plan is complete, you can begin. If your treatment plan includes medically supervised detox, you may receive FDA-approved substances, such as Librium, to minimize relapse risk and improve your comfort levels throughout your stay.

During the day, we encourage you to rest and relax as much as possible. When you’re ready, you’re free to spend time in our well-appointed lounges or attend a counseling session. We offer individual and group options to help you feel right at home. 

To help you strengthen your body from the inside out, we also take a careful approach to nutrition. You’ll receive three wholesome meals each day, with 24/7 access to healthy snacks.

Timeline of Alcohol Detox

The alcohol detox timeline can vary by individual, but most people complete the program in about 10 days. Here’s a look at the general symptom progression to expect.

First 24 Hours

Within 24 hours, the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal should start. Your symptoms could be mild to severe based on your history of AUD and the amount of alcohol you last consumed. 

Mild symptoms often include headache, insomnia, excessive sweating, and an upset stomach. Some of the more severe symptoms include increased blood pressure and heart rate, high body temperature, and hallucinations or confusion. 

Days Two to Four

Symptoms usually peak and start to resolve around two and four days after the beginning of detox. The risk of developing delirium tremens is highest around 48 to 72 hours after your last drink, and seizure risk is highest between 24 and 48 hours. 

Peak Symptoms and Stabilization

After your symptoms peak between Day Two and Day Four, they should start to alleviate, and stabilization will begin. Some symptoms, like anxiety, might persist for a few days to a few weeks. If you continue to experience feelings of anxiety for a longer timeframe, you could have a co-occurring anxiety disorder that requires additional treatment.

Support After Detox

After you complete inpatient alcohol detox, we offer comprehensive aftercare planning. Together, we’ll set recovery goals, determine your next steps, and encourage your family to participate in your long-term care. 

Often, our clients transition into an inpatient or outpatient addiction treatment facility after leaving Sunrise, where they continue to make strides toward recovery. 

Detox can be a necessary first step, but long-term sobriety requires addressing the mental and emotional aspects of addiction through therapy, psychoeducation, and skills training. Our aftercare program helps you connect to the care you need. 

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