Alcohol Detoxification

When you start the process of kicking the addiction, you’ll want to get a doctor to look you over and make sure you're getting all the right care your alcohol detoxification process. Going cold turkey can be dangerous, so it's better if you do so under medical supervision.

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Townsend Treatment Center
985-746-3946
1340 West Tunnel Boulevard
Suite 310
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Case management, Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Nicotine replacement therapy, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time, Treatment for internet use disorder,
Townsend Treatment Center
985-746-3946
1340 West Tunnel Boulevard
Suite 310
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Case management, Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Nicotine replacement therapy, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time, Treatment for internet use disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Computerized treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone, Outpatient detoxification

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance

Alcohol Detoxification

If you’ve been drinking heavily for a long time and want to quit, you might need to go through alcohol detoxification . The side affects of stopping drinking when you’re physically addicted can be severe and it’s important to make sure you’re getting proper care when do decided you want to quit.

When you start the process of kicking the addiction, you’ll want to get a doctor to look you over and make sure you’re getting all the right care your alcohol detoxification process. Going cold turkey can be dangerous, so it’s better if you do so under medical supervision. Alcohol detoxification symptoms can range from mild to dangerous, which is why you’ll need a doctor’s care. Symptoms can include: anxiety, insomnia, sweating or rapid pulse, nausea or vomiting, increased hand tremors, hallucinations, and in extreme cases Grand Mal Seizures. For the seven to ten day withdrawal process, a doctor’s supervision can mean the difference between something difficult and dangerous to something mildly unpleasant, but made bearable by a doctor’s care. Sometimes, a doctor will prescribe alcohol detoxification medicine that will help lessen symptoms and make you a lot more comfortable during the process.

After going through alcohol detoxification , you’ll be able to go on to counseling to help you understand the addiction process, how one becomes addicted to alcohol and how to avoid it in the future

Alcohol Detoxification Prepares You for a Better Future

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