Alcohol Detox Clinics in Hertfordshire

Alcohol Detox & Rehab Treatment Centres in Hertfordshire

Treatment in an alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation clinic offers the best chance of a long-term recovery from alcoholism. At Alcohol Helper we work with some of the most successful addiction clinics near Hertfordshire. We know what their treatment programme involves and this means that our experienced assessment team can find you the right Bedfordshire treatment centre for you.

The treatment clinics around Hertfordshire provide a structured programme of therapy and education to help you understand the nature of alcohol addiction and to address the physical and psychological issues behind it. They’ll equip you with the skills necessary to live a life free of alcohol abuse.  For those who require it, the rehab centres near Hertfordshire provide an alcohol detoxification programme in a safe, monitored environment.

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Alcohol detox programmes in Hertfordshire

Detoxification refers to the process of removing alcohol toxins from the body and is an essential part of recovery from alcoholism. Sudden withdrawal from alcohol  can be extremely uncomfortable for the user, with symptoms ranging from headaches and nausea to seizures and depression. It can even be fatal as the body can go into shock. It is therefore vital that alcohol detox is carried out with professional help. Detox from alcohol usually lasts from 7 – 10 days and often involves the prescription of medication to alleviate withdrawal symptoms. The dosage is reduced as the detox period progresses.

A range of detox programmes are available in the Hertfordshire area.  Home detox  has the advantage of privacy and convenience. For the first week of the detox process, a nurse will visit the client and carer on a daily basis. The nurse will provide the medication and much-needed advice and support.  If the detox period needs to be extended, additional nurse visits and assessments will be arranged.

However, residential alcohol detox in a Hertfordshire clinic is a safer and more effective option than home detox as a higher level of care is required than with some other substances. Furthermore, individuals are more likely to complete a residential detox than a home detoxification, as alcohol is less easily accessible and support is available around the clock.

It is important to note that detox alone will not result in long-term abstinence from alcohol use. Detox should be followed by a programme of rehabilitative treatment in a residential rehab clinic or as an outpatient. The programme should combine a number of treatments including counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and educational workshops. The rehab clinics in and around  Hertfordshire offer personalised treatment programmes and excellent client care.

To find out more about alcohol  detox and rehab programmes in the Hertfordshire area, contact us on 0808 163 9519 and we’ll give you confidential help and advice.