The Dangers of Detoxing from Alcohol at Home

Why Alcohol Detox at Home Can Be Dangerous

When you’re ready to overcome your addiction to alcohol, one of the first things that you need to focus on is putting together a plan to go through the detox process at a center. Several people don’t realize the dangers associated with detoxing from alcohol at home and make the decision to hold off on reaching out to Resurgence Behavioral Health until they are well into the process of DIY detox. The reality is that there are several psychological and physical components associated with detoxing from alcohol on your own.

Common Withdrawal Symptoms to Expect

Although it’s true that there are many mild symptoms that you may experience as you begin to detox from alcohol, there is always the possibility that something more severe may arise. Some common early symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include:

Potential Life-Threatening Withdrawal Symptoms

If you have a severe addiction to alcohol, there is a chance that you may experience something called delirium tremens. There are several symptoms associated with this condition including:

There is also the possibility that you may suffer from a life-altering or life-threatening seizure which is just another reason why you should always be in a medical setting as you begin to navigate through the process of your alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Benefits of Inpatient Detox

There are several advantages associated with coming to an inpatient detox program like the one at Resurgence Behavioral Health such as:

Around the clock care

During detox, you may experience moments where you feel completely fine and other moments where you feel the worst you have ever felt in your life. At Resurgence, our detox team provides you with the continuous level of care that you need to manage your withdrawal symptoms, so you’re never put in a position of potential danger.

Easier transition into treatment

One of the top reasons why so many clients decide to work with Resurgence Behavioral Health is because we provide you with the opportunity to easily transition into an inpatient or an outpatient recovery program once you complete your inpatient drug and alcohol detox program. We will speak with you more about your treatment options so that we can help you put together a program that is best for you.

Choosing Resurgence for Alcohol Detox and Treatment

We always caution our clients that detox is only the first step on their recovery journey. Once you complete detox, you can then begin to focus on your long-term recovery which will focus on participating in different forms of treatment so that you can address the root cause of your addiction. During detox, you will begin to develop your system of support in the sense that a member of our team will always be available to see to your needs. However, when you take that next step and begin to work on yourself and your recovery, you will begin to learn more about yourself and contributing factors that need to be addressed in order to overcome your addiction.

When you need to detox from alcohol, you can rest assured that Resurgence Behavioral Health will provide you with the high level of care that you need during this time in your recovery. If you have questions or concerns about the dangers of alcohol detox at home, we encourage you to get in touch with us so that we can discuss these aspects of detox with you and help you understand more about the benefits of coming to Resurgence. When you’re ready, please reach out to us at (855) 458-0050. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you through this important part of your recovery journey.

Josh Chandler
After growing up in Chicago and North Carolina, Josh chose to get help with substance use disorder and mental health in California because of the state's reputation for top-tier treatment. There, he found the treatment he needed to achieve more than five years of recovery. He's been in the drug and alcohol addiction rehab industry for four years and now serves as the Director of Admissions for Resurgence Behavioral Health. Josh remains passionate about the field because he understands that one phone call can alter the course of a person's life.

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