When an individual finds themselves to be struggling with an alcohol addiction (also referred to as a substance use disorder), it is vital that they seek some form of alcohol rehabilitation as soon as possible.
Alcohol rehabilitation greatly helps to reduce the negative impacts of an alcohol addiction, meaning that the individual often has a reduced chance of further health issues in the future – as well as a greater chance of maintain sobriety in the long-term.
In addition, alcohol rehabilitation in Glasgow will equip individuals with the tools that they need to achieve this, both in terms of recovering from and overcoming the effects of alcohol addiction as well as learning coping strategies for relapse risk prevention.
As a form of alcohol rehabilitation, as well as the focus of this web page, a home alcohol detox may be suitable for some individuals, but only in specific situations – something which will be covered across this web page.
When an individual undertakes the process of detoxification (the first stage of most rehabilitation programmes), they may have the possibility to do this while continuing to live at home, rather than attending an external provider of detox sessions.
This is only suitable for a select few individuals due to the requirements of this form of alcohol rehabilitation, as well as the general dangers associated with alcohol detoxification in general.
Alcohol is known to be a physically addictive substance which means that it has unique impacts on the body and can be very difficult to reverse in the future. This adds to the risks that are involved in an alcohol detoxification process.
The next paragraph will cover the conditions in which an individual may be eligible for a home alcohol detox in Glasgow.
In general, individuals who have a shorter history of alcohol addiction and/or consumption are more suitable for a home alcohol detox, though there are always exceptions.
For example, the following points outline some of the conditions that may make an individual unsuitable for a home alcohol detox:
In general, individuals who fall under the above categories (as well as many other unique and specific reasons) are not suitable for a home alcohol detox in Glasgow due to the additional dangers and risks that they may be subject to.
In these cases, individuals will be recommended different forms of rehabilitation such as inpatient alcohol rehab in dedicated rehab centres. This is shown to be the most effective approach to alcohol rehabilitation, especially when combined with additional rehab programmes (1).
If an individual is suitable for a home alcohol detox in Glasgow, then there are several different routes through which they may be able to access this form of rehabilitation.
One of the most common methods to access a home alcohol detox in Glasgow is to contact an addiction referral service.
Rehab 4 Addiction, for example, is specialised in matching individuals to the most suitable form of rehabilitation for them and their specific needs, including assessing whether or not they may be suitable for a home alcohol detox.
Another method – though slightly less recommended due to associated issues – is to access a home alcohol detox programme through the National Health Service (NHS). However, this method often comes with lengthy waiting lists, struggles in staffing checkups and follow-ups, as well as issues with individuals who may live outside of different catchment areas, for example.
In all cases of beginning to seek a home alcohol detox programme, individuals must first receive approval from a medical professional in order to ascertain their health and safety while undergoing this form of care.
During this approval process, individuals may be asked about the following features that will affect the most suitable rehabilitation process for them:
Individuals must always be fully honest and open when discussing these details with a medical professional to ensure that they get the most suitable and effective form of rehabilitation for them.
Home alcohol detoxes in Glasgow are generally categorised by a few different types of treatment and progress checks.
For example, the main portion of a home alcohol detox includes the prescription of a substance that is designed to reduce the negative impacts of an alcohol withdrawal.
This could include the prescription of substances such as Librium and benzodiazepines, though this is why medical supervision is required.
In addition, it is always recommended that individuals are also assigned a home detox officer who will visit their home to check up on the individual or, alternatively, may use online call facilities to conduct progress checks.
With all forms of rehabilitation, it is vital that individuals follow up any form of care with an aftercare programme.
This is the third stage of rehabilitation and refers to any additional rehabilitative treatments that an individual participates in after they have completed the bulk of their home alcohol detox programme.
This stage can be as hands-on or hands-off as the individual requires, including the continuation of checkups by an aftercare officer, or by continued participation in various different alcohol addiction treatments.
Aftercare programmes can greatly reduce the risk of relapse within individuals (2), making it an essential stage for any individual considering alcohol rehabilitation, at home or through other means.
As briefly mentioned earlier on this web page, the most commonly recommended form of rehabilitation is inpatient rehabilitation.
This is where an individual will attend various different treatment programmes while residing in a specialised rehabilitation centre. Generally, this type of rehabilitation is considered to be the most effective due to the around-the-clock approach to care, as well as the facilities that are accessible to individuals within these centres.
Speak to Rehab 4 Addiction to find out more about these centres, as well as finding out where to start your alcohol rehabilitation journey in Glasgow.
To learn more about addiction and all its associated issues, including where and how to seek rehabilitation, get in contact with Rehab 4 Addiction as soon as today.
Our addiction support hotline is available 24/7 for all queries and questions relating to addiction on 0800 140 4690.
[1] Eastwood, B., Peacock, A., Millar, T., Jones, A., Knight, J., Horgan, P., Lowden, T., Willey, P. and Marsden, J., 2018. Effectiveness of inpatient withdrawal and residential rehabilitation interventions for alcohol use disorder: a national observational, cohort study in England. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 88, pp.1-8.
[2] Donovan, D.M. and Ito, J.R., 1988. Cognitive behavioral relapse prevention strategies and aftercare in alcoholism rehabilitation. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 2(2), p.74.
