Living in a rural area doesn’t prevent you from accessing a safe, reputable detox service. Whether it’s inpatient alcohol detox or home alcohol detox, there are many options available to you in Cornwall.
Detoxing from alcohol takes a toll on your mind and body. This is why it’s crucial to do it in a safe environment, where your health is monitored and you can discuss any concerns with medical professionals.
When you detox in residential rehab or outpatient rehab, you can expect to gradually withdraw from alcohol (tapering method) with the help of the benzodiazepine Librium.
Withdrawal symptoms are part and parcel of alcohol detox Cornwall. Common symptoms include anxiety, headaches, tremors, sweating and nausea.
If severe symptoms occur, doctors will stay on top of the patient’s state, prescribing medication if necessary.
In terms of the detox timeline, here’s what the journey looks like:
It’s important to not think of detox as a one-week journey. Even if that’s how long it lasts for some people, others are experiencing symptoms for many weeks or even months. It’s not a predictable timeline.
That being said, if you are still experiencing symptoms weeks later, it doesn’t mean you have to stay solely committed to the detox phase. Some clients start to focus on therapy at this time, which can help with any ongoing psychological symptoms.
This is when you go to residential rehab to get an alcohol detox (either as a single service, or as part of a package involving psychological support).
The majority of people at rehab started with a detox, before moving onto therapy, counselling etc.
It’s an important initial step to make sure you’ve successfully withdrawn from alcohol, and you’re in good enough physical condition to take on other aspects of long-term recovery.
Detoxing at inpatient rehab is a notoriously impactful way to get sober. You’re getting comprehensive treatment (if you opt for a package), round-the-clock care, and you benefit from a change of scenery that reminds you of your fresh start.
Some people choose to get sober at home, with a home detox service in Cornwall.
It’s ideal for people living in the countryside, who may not want to travel far to receive addiction treatment.
Instead, they get to stay at home while they receive detox medication, and they can go through the entire withdrawal with their loved ones by their side.
Home detoxing isn’t appropriate for anyone with a high-risk addiction.
It’s a convenient option for those with a mild issue, who don’t have co-occurring conditions, and have plenty of support around them.
If you’re attracted to the success of rehab but you aren’t able to commit to residential treatment, you could always enrol onto an outpatient treatment programme.
You would still have access to a structured treatment plan, and brilliant facilities, but you’d be commuting to and from rehab every day.
Again, a strong support system is needed here, as it’s very challenging to stay sober when you’re faced with triggers at home, and you’re still in early recovery.
Quitting alcohol cold turkey is when you stop drinking entirely, instead of gradually reducing your intake.
It’s possible to quit alcohol cold turkey and experience no physical withdrawal symptoms, if your body isn’t reliant on alcohol (1). However, it’s never something we can guarantee, and if severe withdrawal does occur, it may be too late.
Quitting cold turkey is a decision that comes with serious risks, and has contributed to many alcoholism deaths over the years.
When you suddenly stop drinking alcohol, after your body has become reliant on it, your central nervous system enters what we might call “shock mode”.
You might experience psychological distress, fever, vomiting, palpitations, seizures, agitation, and hallucinations.
This is much more common in people who:
It’s very common for people to feel little to no desire to get sober.
Addiction is powerful, and can make people forget what it felt like to be physically and mentally healthy, or make them believe their pain is worthwhile if they can still experience the “high” they get from drugs.
Detoxing is your choice, just as any aspect of recovery is. No one else can decide when you’re ready to detox.
Still, it’s worth exploring the option, even if you don’t feel compelled to do it. Reminding yourself of the dangers of addiction and the benefits of detox could help you to find the concept less overwhelming over time.
It’ll never be an easy decision to get sober, so don’t wait around until you feel motivated or brave enough to do so. Everyone who detoxes has battled serious mental and physical obstacles to get there.
Concerned about a loved one? Again, it’s their choice to get sober.
However, you can be supportive by demonstrating care, doing research for them, reminding them of your concerns, and being ready to stand by them if they make the decision to leave their addiction behind.
The other key thing to do is take care of yourself. Keep your own health your number one priority, and try not to take responsibility for your loved one’s feelings or behaviours.
Our advice and support has carried many people through the worst times of their addiction, and helped them access wonderful treatments such as alcohol detox.
We offer a no-obligation service, so there’s no drawback whatsoever in calling us and asking for advice! Please get in touch on 0800 140 4690 if you’re ready to learn more.
Below, we outline answers to common questions around this important topic:
Yes, there are many private alcohol rehabs in Cornwall. A common myth is that rehabs are only found in more urban areas, but there are plenty of rehabs located in smaller towns, making for a more relaxed recovery experience.
Unsure which locations you could recover in? Get in touch with us and we’ll outline your many options.
Yes, drug detoxes are available for any substances that are physically addictive, and therefore cause the user to experience physical withdrawal symptoms.
If you’re dealing with multiple substance addictions at once, it’s possible to detox from both at rehab, either at the same time or one by one. Stronger withdrawal symptoms are likely, but medical staff will keep you safe while you manage this.
It’s completely free to contact Rehab 4 Addiction!
We offer an initial telephone assessment at no cost to you.
During this phone call, our excellent advisors will explain what we do, ask about your situation, and help you plan for the future, i.e., getting a quick referral for an alcohol detox Cornwall, exploring your options further, or simply getting advice on how to cope in the meantime.
