Alcohol Detox Programs
With so many alcohol detox programs available, it can be difficult to choose the best program for your individual needs. Choosing an alcohol detox program takes knowledge and effort on your part because you have to know what your options are, you have to know how each alcohol detoxification program differs and can benefit you and you must be able to make a solid decision. Because the decision will impact every aspect of your recovery effort, you will want to consider the following factors before you finalize your choice:
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Your location and the location of the detox center
The amount you can afford for treatment and the cost of the detox center as well as the acceptance of any forms of insurance and whether you have that insurance or not
The length of the detoxification program and how this affects you (keep in mind that if you are not completely rid of physical dependence when you exit the detox center there is an increased risk of relapse occurring—this risk goes up if you do not attend psychological counseling and therapy)
The effectiveness of the detoxification program
Inpatient Alcohol Detox
For the most support, the most monitoring and the most effective alcohol detox, inpatient programs offer patients with everything they need to recover from alcoholism. All you have to do is bring yourself and your willingness to recover—the rest is already waiting at an inpatient alcohol detox program where patients receive housing and board for the duration of time that they are in the detox center. Meals, activities, medications and monitoring are all provided at inpatient alcohol detox centers where patients can focus 100% of their time and efforts on one thing and one thing only—detox!
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Outpatient Alcohol Detox
People who become only mildly addicted to alcohol may not yet need the extensive therapy and treatment that is provided at outpatient alcohol detox centers. Individuals who have not been drinking alcohol for a long time or who only sometimes use alcohol can get the right level of support and care from an outpatient alcohol detox program which provides monitoring and support to patients without the restrictions of an inpatient facility. Unlike inpatient alcohol detox programs, outpatient alcohol detox programs do not provide housing or meals but they do offer support, medications, medical intervention and various other services that can be of benefit to the recovering addict.
What Are the Different Kinds of Alcohol Rehab Programs?
Alcohol rehabilitation takes place in a variety of settings:
Hospital- or medical-clinic-based programs. These programs offer both alcohol detox and alcohol rehab on an inpatient basis in specialized units. They are less common than they used to be, primarily because of changes in insurance.
Residential rehab programs.
These programs can last from a month to more than a year and take place in a residential environment. Often, the treatment is divided into a series of stages that the person goes through. For instance, in the beginning, a patient’s contact with others, including friends and family, is strictly limited. The idea is to develop a primary relationship with the other residents who are also recovering from alcoholism. Eventually, the person will be allowed more contact with people outside the residential community and may even go back to work or school, returning home to the treatment facility each day.
What Happens in an Alcohol Rehab Program?
Alcohol rehab programs may be residential (a person lives on site during treatment) or outpatient. They all have these elements in common:
Initial assessment. When a person is first admitted to an alcohol rehab program, he or she receives a thorough clinical assessment. The assessment is then used to help determine the best approach to treatment. It is also used to help develop the treatment plan.
During the initial assessment, a counselor will ask questions about:
The amount of alcohol a person drinks
How long the person has been using alcohol
Cultural issues around the use of alcohol
The effect alcohol has had on the person’s life
Medical history
Current medical problems or needs
Medications being taken
Mental health or behavioral issues
Family and social issues and needs
Legal and financial issues the person is confronting
Educational background and needs
Current living situation
Home environment
Employment history, stability, problems, and needs
Previous experience with rehab or attempts to quit using alcohol
If it’s determined during the initial assessment that there are urgent medical issues that need to be addressed or that the person needs a detox program, the person will be referred to a doctor who will oversee this part of the person’s care.
