Battling Alcohol Addiction?

When someone you love is battling alcohol addiction, you might feel compelled to do all that you can to help them succeed. You might think “help” means they will need you to physically be available when they are going through withdrawal symptoms on their transition to sobriety. The truth is they need you for many things. But they need more than you can give them when they are coming down. They will need you to listen to them and be supportive in the coming weeks, months and years that will follow their transition to sobriety. But what they need first and foremost is a team of trained medical professionals and counselors to assist them as they get through alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Many people addicted to alcohol think a rapid or quick outpatient detox program will give them the tools they need to be successful and move forward with their lives. Unfortunately, outpatient facilities provide patients access to necessary resources during the hours they are open. This places individuals going through withdrawal symptoms in a scary, lonely place. Going through an inpatient detox and rehab center, such as the Alcohol Detox Center in New Jersey, gives patients a balanced approach to 24-7 care. Withdrawal symptoms might show up days or up to a week or so after the last drink has been consumed.  Outpatient facilities do not have the ability to help people once they leave the center. That is why detox programs lasting between 4-7 days in a medical clinic-type setting, affiliated with inpatient hospitalization programs, are the best option for those transitioning to sobriety.

The best thing you can do for your loved one trying to overcome alcohol addiction is encourage them to check into an inpatient detox facility like the Alcohol Detox Center in New Jersey. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can range in severity and length. Depending on an individual’s history of drinking, as well as the amount of consumption during that time, there can be a host of physical and mental consequences associated with coming down. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can range from headaches, nausea, irregular heartbeat and mild shaking to seizures, tremors and hallucinations associated with DTs (delirium tremens). In the inpatient center, they will get potentially life-saving medical treatment in the even they have serious withdrawal symptoms. They will get access to around-the-clock counseling and professional support. Their symptoms can be managed with sedatives and other medications that will aid in alleviating severe withdrawal symptoms. Many time the intervention they receive in an inpatient setting can mean a shorter duration of withdrawal symptoms. All of these factors will make a difference in your loved one’s long-term success.

It is important for you to remember your loved one did not develop an addiction problem overnight and it will take some time for them to transition to wellness. With an inpatient detox program, they will have immediate access to the medical support they need to ease their rehabilitation period. By having around-the-clock access to care, they will have a better chance of being successful. They will need your love, support and encouragement when they get through alcohol withdrawal symptoms.