Find an Alcohol Detox Program

Think of every beer commercial you've ever seen on TV. There's bikini-clad models, carefree smiles - nothing but good times. Alcoholism, of course, isn't like those fancy TV ads. Problem drinking is all-consuming and destructive. Now is the time to stop pretending your life is some make-believe TV commercial. It's time to get real, and take a REAL first step toward recovery with alcohol detox.

Call Treatment Solutions Network today 877-417-6237 for free, caring help in finding the right alcohol detox program for you or your loved one.

Is alcohol detox really necessary?

Almost always, yes. Some alcoholics – perhaps after a scary blackout or a particularly out-of-control night of drinking – try to stop on their own. This only succeeds in rare cases, such as with a young binge drinker in the early stages of alcoholism, who enters alcohol rehab a week after his last drinking episode. For that individual, kicking the addiction may not require detox.

For the majority of alcoholics, though, detox is a must. Larry Seitz, a Pennsylvania man who now boasts 13 years of sobriety, says he probably wouldn't be alive were it not for alcohol detox.

"I tried to do it on my own," Seitz told the York Dispatch newspaper. "I couldn't."
Aside from the fact that it rarely works, there's another good reason for you or your loved one to avoid self-administered detox: it can be downright dangerous.

Dr Barry Kerner, physician in chief at Connecticut's Silver Hill Hospital, warned the New Haven Register that alcohol detox is "pretty rough" on the body.

Alcoholics, Kerner said, "have liver problems; they have cardiovascular problems; they have other physical problems that are due to their alcoholism…your body kind of goes haywire."

Think of self-detox as banging your head against a locked door, in hopes of finding a way out. Professional alcohol detox can, with much less pain, open that door – and point you to a better life.

Will I still have unpleasant alcohol withdrawal symptoms at a detox facility?

To some degree, you probably will. But professional alcohol detox and addiction treatment centers will often prescribe medications that minimize – and at times almost eliminate – alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Nevertheless, we're not here to sugarcoat matters, and during the three-to-seven day detox period, the client may experience some of the following:

Sweats
Nausea
Vomiting
Tremors
Anxiety
Convulsions/Seizures (in rare cases).

There's a reason these alcohol withdrawal symptoms happen – alcoholism is a slow method of POISONING the body. Your body has to work hard to rid itself of years' worth of poison. Detox may not always be fun, but the consequences of doing nothing – liver failure, early onset of heart disease, gastrointestinal problems – are much worse.

Detox, by itself, won't cure you

Detox, while essential to many addiction recovery treatment plans, is only a first step. After detox, the body is no longer compelled to drink as it once was, but the alcoholic will still have the urge to drink – that's the very nature of the disease.

By combining detox with alcohol rehab, the alcoholic will learn how to overcome the desire to drink. In time, recovery offers real, sustained happiness far greater than what you'll find at the bottom of any liquor bottle.

In alcohol rehab, you will receive:

A comprehensive intake process that identifies your treatment needs, including any mental health/dual diagnosis issues.
Individual and group therapy sessions that will heal the underlying emotional issues that may have led you to substance abuse.
The option of holistic drug treatment that re-energizes mind, body and soul through exercise and meditation.
Continued guidance and care after your rehab stay is complete, including referrals to support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

Remember, the decision to enter alcohol detox is about much more than cleansing toxins from your system. Entering detox is a powerful statement that shows you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. If left untreated, alcoholism will continue to rob you blind – shaving years off your life, creating animosity between family members, and ruining professional careers. It's time to get REAL and fight back – call Treatment Solution Network today at 877-417-6237.

No matter your insurance, be it Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS), Assurant, Unicare, United Health Care, Anthem, Carefirst, Asuris Northwest Health, Golden Rule, Celtic Insurance, Fortis, Health Net, Kaiser, Vista, Shelter, Wellpoint, Tri Care, Accordia or even Medicare, and state insurance – we can help you find an alcohol detox. We also offer many affordable self pay options as well as luxury alcohol detox programs.