Giving yourself over to the process of recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a big commitment, and it can be difficult to know where to start.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a condition that impacts thousands of Floridians every year. When you or your loved one is living with AUD, you’ll seek out alcohol, even when it causes problems in your personal, professional, or social life.
If you’re living with this condition, you experience both a psychological and physical dependence on alcohol. This means that you don’t just crave alcohol; your body has actually adjusted to functioning with alcohol depressing your central nervous system. When you stop drinking alcohol, your central nervous system has to relearn how to function without alcohol.
When you stop drinking alcohol after prolonged use, you’ll experience symptoms like:
Anxiety
Excessive sweating
Heart palpitations
Increased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
High body temperature
Irritability
Headache
Tremors
Insomnia
Excessive sweating
Heart palpitations
These symptoms usually aren’t life-threatening. Other, more serious symptoms can occur. For that reason, we always recommend detoxing with experienced professionals at Real Recovery Solutions, who know how to support you and reduce the intensity of your withdrawal symptoms.
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Living with AUD makes life complicated, and it can prevent you from reaching your long-term goals. Our detox program is a crucial first step in the process of recovery, ensuring your safety as alcohol leaves your system.
In most cases, detox occurs as part of inpatient treatment. As part of this program, you have 24/7 access to experienced, compassionate professionals who will support you using evidence-based techniques.
Many staff members at Real Recovery Solutions have walked the road of recovery themselves and relate to your experience. They know how to meet your current needs and prepare you for the recovery process ahead.
Our detox program won’t completely eliminate your symptoms, but it will make them more manageable. This way, you can start recovery from a standpoint that is both sustainable and stable.
Treatment typically includes constant monitoring, medication to improve individual symptoms, and psychological support from mental health professionals.
At Real Recovery, we also have a strong focus on community. We’ll connect you with other individuals who are in similar stages of recovery, so you can find mutual support. Regardless of your experience before visiting our facility, you’ll be treated with the dignity and respect every person deserves.
It isn’t advisable to detox on your own. Although most side effects aren’t life-threatening, they can develop into something more severe, like dehydration.
In more serious cases, alcohol withdrawal can cause serious health concerns, such as:
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When you come to Real Recovery for detox, you can expect to receive thoughtful, evidence-based support from the moment you step into our facility. Our staff is here to provide you with the resources and round-the-clock support to succeed in recovery. Whether you’re starting the recovery process for the first time or looking to detox after returning to use, our compassionate staff will treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve.
Benefits you can expect to receive from alcohol detox treatment include:
To learn more about what our alcohol detox program looks like, give us a call, and we’ll walk you through our process step by step.
Your timeline for alcohol detox may be different than what other people with the same condition experience. It could be impacted by factors such as your tolerance, metabolism, and overall health status. Some clients spend two weeks in our alcohol detox program, while others spend a week or less.
This chart highlights the typical detox timeline.
| Time Since Last Dose | Symptoms |
|---|---|
| First 6-12 hours | Within the first several hours after your last drink, you’ll begin to feel mild withdrawal symptoms, including headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and cravings for more alcohol. |
| First 24-48 hours | About a day after your last drink, intense symptoms will begin. Depending on the severity of your condition, you may have seizures, hallucinations, or delirium. |
| First 2-3 days | During this phase, your symptoms will reach their peak. This will be the most challenging period of detox, when having in-depth support is crucial to your well-being. |
| First 7 to 14 days | Within two weeks, your acute withdrawal symptoms will begin to subside, and you’ll adjust to life without alcohol. This period may be longer or shorter for some people. |
Some people with AUD will also experience Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS). These symptoms are usually more psychological and cognitive than physical. PAWS symptoms come and go but can last for roughly 1-3 years after you stop consuming alcohol.
Common PAWS symptoms include:
At Real Recovery Solutions, treatment doesn’t end with detox. We provide you with several treatment options to choose from. Each option caters to different needs
Our 5 ongoing treatment options include:
Taking the first step can be hard. We make it easy.
Speak with an admissions specialist now.
Chat with our team anytime, day or night.
Check your benefits in minutes.
As the Clinical Director at Real Recovery Solutions, Carlos Escobar leverages over 15 years of experience in Substance Use Disorder Treatment, focusing on therapies like CBT and REBT to foster client self-understanding and acceptance. His commitment to innovative, personalized care aims to profoundly improve the lives of those battling addiction and related mental health challenges.
