Alcohol Rehab
People generally equate withdrawal symptoms to drugs such as heroin or cocaine, but alcohol is just as addictive as prescription or street drugs, and ‘going on the wagon’ from liquor can be every bit as difficult as ‘going cold turkey’ from heroin. Like illegal drug use, alcohol causes changes in the brain and body that can be difficult to overcome. Alcohol’s Effects
Rapid detox is done in a hospitals ICU under direct supervision of a medical Doctor. This type of detox is done for those with severe alcoholism. Under supervision of a Doctor you will be placed into a medically induced coma for several hours to days while your body is cleansed of the chemicals and toxins related to alcohol use. You will be monitored to ensure your health and safety. One withdrawal has passed you will be reversed and woken up to continue working through your alcohol abuse problem.
The neuronal receptors in the brain are affected every time that one takes a drink. The body relaxes and one begins to lose full awareness of what they are doing or of what they have done. When the brain's receptors are continually flooded with alcohol because of long term use it will lead to a decrease in responsiveness by the brain's receptors. That is the reason that people develop a tolerance to alcohol and require more and more alcohol to achieve the same effect. When there have been multiple attempts at alcohol detox this will create a greater craving for alcohol which can make the recovery process more difficult. At an alcohol detox center, staff understand the importance of getting the job done right the first time.
It’s estimated that 4% of the U.S. population (roughly 12 million people) are suffering from Alcoholism and another 4% are alcohol abusers. The health consequences from alcohol related disorders are alarming and the general population is not aware of these health issues, specifically the dangers of detox of alcohol. What’s more concerning is that only 10% of alcoholics seek any type of treatment and another 90% die prematurely without any alcohol detox treatment