Alcohol Treatment and Detox

For those who are physically addicted to alcohol, alcohol treatment and detox go hand in hand. For a truly successful alcohol rehab experience, it is important that you choose a facility that offers both detox and addiction treatment. A detox-only or addiction-treatment-only center won't address the multiple facets of addiction. Only at an all-inclusive alcohol rehab that offers both physical and psychological treatment for addiction will you find your highest chance of a successful recovery.

At Michael's House, we offer both alcohol detox and alcohol addiction treatment as well as aftercare services. Contact us today at to find out more about what we have to offer you or your loved one.

Alcohol Detox : The First Part of Addiction Treatment

Every well-rounded alcohol rehab will begin with alcohol detox if you are physically addicted to alcohol. The withdrawal symptoms that occur when you stop drinking must be addressed and you must be stabilized before you begin the psychological aspect of treatment. Medically supervised alcohol detox will provide for medical professionals monitoring your vital signs and checking in with you periodically. If you are uncomfortable, you may be prescribed medication to ease your symptoms. In general, a light detox diet will be provided to you, plenty of water and rest and gentle exercise to help flush the alcohol from your system and, when you are ready, you will proceed to support groups and other therapeutic options.

Alcohol Treatment and Alcohol Detox: Do You Need Both?

Whether or not you will require alcohol detox as part of your alcohol treatment depends upon a number of things, including:

The length of your addiction to alcohol
How much you generally drink each day
Whether or not you use other drugs in addition to alcohol

In general, the longer you have been addicted to alcohol and the more you drink each day, the more likely you will be to experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. It is these withdrawal symptoms that require attention through medical alcohol detox, especially if you have co-occurring medical disorders or health problems.

Alcohol Treatment After Alcohol Detox

Toward the end of your alcohol detox, you will begin to incorporate therapeutic options available through your alcohol rehab program. These will include therapies and activities that are holistic in nature, meaning they address the physical as well as the mental and psychological aspects of addiction. As you continue to facilitate the physical flushing of alcohol out of your system by eating a detox-oriented diet and participating in gentle exercise like yoga and walking, you will slowly take on more and more activities and educational classes to round out your program. As you achieve your treatment goals, you can adjust your schedule to include sessions and classes that will help you achieve your next treatment goal.