Alcohol Detox

Complete alcohol detox is a vital element of any long-term alcohol addiction rehabilitation program.
While an individual is undergoing alcohol detox, the supervising physician often prescribes some medications to ease withdrawal symptoms -- known as “Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome.” These symptoms are typically mild, when managed by an experienced alcohol detox physician. More severe, less common symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, anxiety and insomnia, hallucinations, intense sweating, hand tremors, and even seizures.

Alcohol detox should never be attempted, except under the supervision of a qualified physician, as symptoms can be severe and even fatal. It is essential that an alcohol detox program is carefully planned and that individuals undergoing detox treatment are constantly monitored by professionals. Safety and comfort are of paramount importance in this initial step to recovery.

Miramar Recovery’s highly trained staff is expert at easing the discomfort of the detox process, while ensuring effective treatment.
Miramar Recovery Center offers clients a safe, controlled and comfortable environment in which to undergo alcohol detox. Each client's alcohol detox program is tailor-made based on personal factors including age, level of dependency, and any underlying medical issues that may be present. Once the personalized detoxification program is in place, each client’s withdrawal symptoms are carefully monitored for unusual or dangerous signs. The residential-style alcohol detox treatment we offer helps to ease clients gradually into the treatment process.

Alcohol detox is almost always a necessary step for clients who have developed a physical dependency on alcohol. In order to become physically dependent, an individual must consume large volumes of alcohol on a regular basis. Regular drinking creates an unnatural tolerance, which further drives the addict to drink even larger amounts of alcohol more frequently.

Alcohol-dependent individuals can expect to experience some withdrawal symptoms whenever alcohol is not present in their blood. It can be hard for outsiders to detect this level of alcoholism, since the addict exhibits fewer of the obvious behavioral signs of drinking -- due to their increased tolerance -- and can often function in a seemingly normal manner. Meanwhile, the addict’s body continues to be ravaged by the onslaught of substance abuse. Such heavy drinking can lead to conditions like hepatitis and advanced liver disease.

Addicts suffer not only from the physical affects of alcohol abuse, but also from the psychological dependence on alcohol, which is addressed during the primary treatment phase.