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ALCOHOL DETOX

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WHAT IS ALCOHOL DETOX?

A detox is a period of time where the body naturally gets rid of the alcohol in it after you stop drinking. During this time, your body may react physically and mentally with uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms—some of which can be deadly. Alcohol addiction recovery requires medical monitoring and supervision. The time it takes to fully recover depends on individual factors, such as the duration of abuse, your genes, mental health history, and your family history.

There are inpatient and outpatient alcohol detox programs available. Here at Gratitude Lodge, we offer inpatient detox programs, meaning you’d stay in our luxurious, welcoming rooms and have access to professionals during your recovery. Our local partners offer outpatient detox, which is available to those who have a less severe addiction and want to continue their work or school during their detox. Though detox sounds uncomfortable, it’s a necessary step to take to start a new, sober life.

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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL?

Getting the alcohol out of your system is the first step to recovery. Detoxing in a safe, professionally staffed environment is important because your brain may have become dependent on alcohol, which can affect your brain’s chemical makeup. In severe dependency cases, suddenly ending alcohol intake could lead to fatal seizures. Here are some symptoms you may experience.

  • HEADACHE
  • SHAKINESS
  • ANXIETY
  • LOSS OF APPETITE
  • SWEATING
  • FATAL SEIZURES
  • IRRITABILITY
  • DELIRIUM TREMENS

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HOW LONG DOES ALCOHOL DETOX TAKE?

The time it takes to detox from alcohol depends on many factors. However, in most cases, the worst alcohol withdrawal symptoms last a week. After physical alcohol withdrawal symptoms are gone, most cases are accompanied by mental withdrawal symptoms, which could last for weeks or months. In more severe cases of addiction, there may be fatal side effects if not treated properly.

 

ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL TIMELINE

1-2 DAYS

The first 12 hours of withdrawal may cause insomnia, irritability, sweating, nausea, and you may feel shakiness or body tremors. After a day or two, these symptoms will worsen. With a severe addiction, hallucinations and seizures may follow.

3-5 DAYS

You could experience emotional distress and continue to feel the shakiness, confusion, and hallucination, which are symptoms of delirium tremens. On the fifth day, these symptoms may begin to subside.

6-7 DAYS

Physical withdrawal symptoms will subside, but mental withdrawal symptoms may continue for weeks or months. You could experience anxiety and nervousness, insomnia, and irritability, which is why a longer inpatient stay or outpatient treatment is recommended after detoxing.

MEDICATIONS USED IN ALCOHOL DETOX

Medication is used to minimize the discomfort experienced with alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Some medications are also designed to subdue the desire to drink alcohol, and some of those medications purposely cause nausea to prevent urges.

  • DISULFIRAM
  • ACAMPROSATE
  • NALTREXONE
  • BENZOS

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ALCOHOL DETOX?

While alcohol detox is the first physical step towards recovery from alcoholism, there are mental steps involved in recovery after detox. Structured activities, group therapy, and individual counseling are built into your day when you stay at a residential addiction treatment facility such as Gratitude Lodge. After that, you’ll be able to transition to outpatient care, where you can stay in your own home, attend work or school, and attend therapy in the daytime or evening.

You’ll feel your withdrawal symptoms become manageable after detox with your medical therapy. Then, you can partake in group activities, learn from a set schedule, develop responsibility, and become self-sufficient again. Taking all of the steps from alcohol detox to outpatient rehabilitation is what helps establish the foundation of a lasting recovery and decreases the chance of relapse.

IS ALCOHOL DETOX COVERED BY INSURANCE?

We accept all major PPO insurances to cover alcohol detox at Gratitude Lodge, whether you’re staying with us for as little as 7 days or more than 90 days. We accept BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Aetna, and many more. As with any insurance, the cost depends on your insurance policy deductible and your policy co-pay. Inpatient and outpatient facility costs may vary. 

Some insurance may limit your care providers or may want you to contribute to the cost. Most treatment facilities can help determine if your insurance is eligible. We’re happy to see if your insurance covers treatment for you or your loved ones. When you choose Gratitude Lodge, you’re choosing to invest in a new you.

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Alcohol Detox FAQs

The duration of alcohol detoxification can vary depending on several factors, including the severity of alcohol dependency and the individual’s overall health. Typically, the acute withdrawal symptoms experienced during the detox process lasts around one week.

You should never attempt to detox from alcohol at home. Alcohol withdrawal is life-threatening and can be deadly.

Yes. Alcohol detox can be deadly if not done in a medical setting due to the dangers of alcohol withdrawal.

OTHER DETOX PROGRAMS

We provide substance-specific detox programs for a range of alcohol and drug addictions.

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WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR INSURANCE

Drug and alcohol rehab should be accessible to everyone. At Gratitude Lodge, we work with all major insurance plans to cover the costs of treatment.

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Drug detox can vary according to the patient’s addiction factors, including the substance abused, how long the addiction has lasted, the patient’s medical condition, if any other disorders are present, and more. Our skilled and credentialed team at Gratitude Lodge work closely with every patient going through drug detox, facilitating the beginnings of a successful recovery at our rehab addiction centers in Orange County, CA.

Drug detox can vary according to the patient’s addiction factors, including the substance abused, how long the addiction has lasted, the patient’s medical condition, if any other disorders are present, and more. Our skilled and credentialed team at Gratitude Lodge work closely with every patient going through drug detox.
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Many patients don’t realize the toxicity of prolonged alcohol abuse and how it affects the body. Alcohol detox at the luxurious rehab addiction centers at Gratitude Lodge leeches your body of these toxins in preparation for successful treatment for drugs and alcohol abuse. Alcohol detox may not take as long or produce severe withdrawal symptoms, but it is still an essential beginning to your recovery.

Many patients don’t realize the toxicity of prolonged alcohol abuse and how it affects the body. Alcohol detox at the luxurious rehab addiction centers at Gratitude Lodge leeches your body of these toxins in preparation for successful treatment for drugs and alcohol abuse.
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Holistic Therapy

Our holistic therapy treatments offer a full-scope approach to recovery, addressing your mind, body, and emotions as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. This therapy is designed to help address underlying issues and integrate alternative therapies to promote overall health and well-being.
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Psychotherapy

An essential part of your treatment experience, we offer individual (CBT and DBT talk therapy) and group addiction treatment counseling to help you explore and address the emotional component of addiction, providing you with the tools, self-awareness, and empowerment you need to maintain recovery.
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Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis is a highly effective addiction treatment that addresses substance use and mental health disorders simultaneously. Often co-occurring, these disorders are best managed when treated together with specific and targeted therapy.
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Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Medication-Assisted Treatment provides you with FDA-approved medications to help ease the symptoms of withdrawal while you’re in treatment. This makes the detox process easier and safer, as well as increasing the chances of a successful recovery.
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Sober Living

Sober living provides a supportive and substance-free living environment for your ongoing recovery. We partner with a number of upscale and carefully vetted sober living homes that are available to our clients after inpatient alcohol and drug addiction treatment.
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Outpatient Treatment

Once detox and inpatient are complete, we provide an easy transition to outpatient care through our hand-selected partners. This program offers a more flexible approach, allowing you to ease back in to daily life while still receiving frequent & effective care.
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Inpatient Treatment

Inpatient treatment provides an intensive and comprehensive addiction treatment program in a structured environment. You will receive 24/7 expert care, therapy, and support as you build your foundation for long-term recovery.
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Drug & Alcohol Detox

A crucial first step in the recovery process, our detox program provides a comfortable, medically supervised environment that addresses the physical aspect of addiction and eliminates substances from your body.
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Jenni Bussi

Jenni Busse MS, LPCC

Jenni Busse MS, LPSS is the Clinical Director at Gratitude Lodge. Jenni oversees the clinical program and the clinical team at Gratitude Lodge as a whole. Jenni has worked in treatment for almost 14 years. Her background as a licensed therapist and her passion for helping others intersected with addiction recovery when she started working primarily in detox residential treatment.
Joe Gilmore

Joseph Gilmore

Joseph Gilmore has been working in the addiction industry for half a decade and has been writing about addiction and substance abuse treatment during that time. He has experience working for facilities all across the country. Connect with Joe on LinkedIn.

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