Posted by Marian Vasilescu on January 16, 2020 in Health
Alcohol addiction detox recommendations and some UK rehab centres ideas? Have you ever wanted to quit drinking alcohol but were hesitant to do so because you feared that the withdrawal symptoms would be too severe? You are not alone. Many people are afraid the withdrawal symptoms could be dangerous if they quit drinking.
People who have been drinking or using for longer than six months or so, or who have been binge drinking or using drugs in increasingly high doses over a shorter period of time, will often go through a week or so of feeling quite unwell as if you have a bad dose of the flu. While there are many physical symptoms of withdrawal relating to the use of alcohol, heroin, meth. and more, this article focuses on the emotional side of withdrawal, which tends to accompany withdrawal from any drug or alcohol. In fact, these emotional withdrawal symptoms are even known to occur with behavioral addictions, where no physical substance is taken. The depression that people experience during withdrawal is very usually described as worse than everyday sadness, and is often on a par with clinical depression, although it doesn’t usually last as long. People who have just quit drugs sometimes describe it as an empty, hopeless state, where they feel the opposite of the good feelings they felt when they were drinking or high. It can be accompanied by a lack of energy or enthusiasm for life, and, especially if drinking or drugs were central to your life, can feel a bit scary, like your life ahead is a kind of void without the thrill of getting high or drunk.
Alcohol Rehab Aftercare: Once you have quit drinking, whether through our rehab centres or through a home detox programme, the struggle isn’t over. Once you go home from a rehabilitation clinic, the temptation can be a problem and people can sometimes relapse back into drinking, even after previously defeating their cravings and feeling like they never need to drink again. Rehab is also designed to be very calming and stress-free, and so returning to the real world can be quite stressful at times. It’s important to remember commitment is key, and even the most sophisticated rehab techniques in the world will struggle to help you if you aren’t fully committed yourself. We often offer aftercare programmes that involve coming back once or twice a week for therapy sessions, family workshops and more, which are every bit as important as the initial stay at the rehab centre, and which can sometimes go on for up to a year afterwards. We can also offer regular alcohol breath tests as a way of detecting relapses and making sure they are treated and the correct steps are taken immediately. If any of this sounds helpful it’s usually a great idea to schedule a tour of one of our local centres and see what we could offer you. Find more details on https://www.rehabclinic.org.uk/locations/.
Going ‘cold turkey’ or suddenly drinking no alcohol at all can cause serious alcohol withdrawal symptoms if you were drinking heavily before. Physical alcohol withdrawal symptoms including trembling hands, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, palpitations and lack of appetite are less common, but are often a sign that the sufferer was drinking at worrying levels. Severe physical side effects include convulsions, confusion, fever and even hallucinations. If you experience physical withdrawal symptoms of any kind, you should see your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to prescribe medication that can help with alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and will be able to refer you to a specialist alcohol team for support. They can also offer counselling and psychological support, and can put you in touch with local support groups to help you stay on track.
Alcoholism is a serious and debilitating mental illness that almost always requires treatment to overcome. If you think you may be an alcoholic, we highly recommend calling us now for free advice on your next steps and how we can help you get control of your life and get back on track. Alcohol addiction symptoms can be pretty hard to spot. Unlike illegal drugs, alcohol is a common and accepted part of our society and culture. Plenty of people in the UK drink regularly and some may even appear to be an alcoholic at one time in their life, for example when first going to university, but then get over it very quickly. Even for professionals, it can sometimes be difficult to immediately tell the difference between an alcoholic and somebody who just likes to drink regularly but has control of the habit. Find more info at https://www.rehabclinic.org.uk/.