Alcohol Detox
Alcohol Detox
Detox (detoxification) means managing the period when your body readjusts to having no alcohol in its system. During alcohol detox, medication has to be tailored to meet your specific needs, and minimize any potential withdrawal symptoms and/or mental anxiety. At Abbeycare, detox medication is used as a temporary measure, and is provided alongside proper nutrition and rest.
At your point of admission to the detox you will be met by our doctor, who will carry out a medical consultation and assess your specific detox requirements. He will assess your physical and mental health, alcohol history, quantity of alcohol being consumed, take your blood pressure and pulse rate, and will prescribe medication to assist with your withdrawal should you require it. The most commonly used drugs for alcohol withdrawal are Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and, less often, Diazepam (Valium).
During alcohol detox you may experience strong emotions, including fear and anxiety. At Abbeycare we supervise the detox to ensure that the process is as relaxed, comfortable and effective as possible. Usually, within days the medication can be reduced, while clients find themselves able to participate fully in the alcohol detox programme.
Psychiatric Support
People who are alcohol dependent often have other psychiatric problems and disorders, especially anxiety and mood-disorders. As part of the team at Abbeycare, we have a consultant psychiatrist, who can assess and support you, if you are experiencing mental-health problems or have a history of mental-health problems.
Dietary Support
At point of asessment, issues relating to diet, nutrition or eating disorders may be identified. In this case, a referral will be made to our Dietician who will carry out a further assessment and, if required, support you through the treatment process. Our chef consults with all clients about the preparation of our menus in order to ensure that your dietary requirements are met and balanced, healthy and nutritious meals provided.
As part of the detox process, and to encourage a relaxed detox environment, Abbeycare asks you to abstain from caffeinated drinks while in treatment. De-caffeinated coffee and tea is available, while a range of herbal alternatives is provided and encouraged. Soft drinks, caffeinated or otherwise, are not allowed on-site. As a show of support, staff members also avoid soft drinks and caffeinated beverages.
Focussed Nutrition in Holistic Detox
At Abbeycare, we believe strongly in a holistic (meaning ‘whole’ or ‘joined up’) approach to alcohol recovery, which is why we employ a Dietary Support Programme.
Many people who suffer alcohol dependency are very aware of the damage that alcohol is doing to their body, but overlook the damaging aspects of their associated diet. In the pursuit of alcohol, the need for a balanced and nutritious diet generally gets forgotten.
Detox at Abbeycare includes targeted nutrition to re-build damaged neurotransmitters in the brain (which you learn about in the program), and re-establish your balance on a bio-chemical and hormonal level. A combination of holistic nutrition and psychological/spiritual education is, we believe, the key to effective addiction care and recovery.
Remember, while at Abbeycare you have access to our dedicated Nutritionist and Healthcare Team to answer questions. Among the staff are vegetarians and members of the Vegan Society who are also available to answer questions about making healthy changes in your lifestyle.
Recovery is a life-changing event, and Abbeycare is on hand to help you change from the inside out.
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