Detox is the beginning of the journey to recovery.
Alcohol detox is all about cleansing the body of all the chemicals and substances that remain due to extreme intake of alcohol. Without detox, your body will always crave more and it is very difficult to refuse to give in. But once you undergo professional alcohol detox, and your body is physically and emotionally stabilised, you'll be completely ready for treatment and recovery.
At The Referral Network, we strongly believe the only safe way to detox is within a professional detox centre. Individuals who attempt self or rapid detox may suffer from severe withdrawal symptoms and they will lack the medical assistance that can eliminate these painful side effects. The symptoms can include convulsions, nausea, headaches, shakes, insomnia, and delirium tremors. With this in mind, we obviously recommend that in order to reduce painful side effects that a detox is done with the help of experienced and competent professionals.
Alcohol detox is a process that usually lasts about two weeks; this varies slightly depending on how long the individual has been dependent on alcohol. The most severe withdrawal symptoms occur during the first few days.