Detoxification

Detoxification

After an alcoholic has identified the need for treatment, their first
challenge will be to sign up with a medically managed detoxification
program to safely get the alcohol out of their system. The person is
treated with the same medications used for alcohol withdrawal, namely,
benzodiazepines. During detoxification, the medication is measured
carefully to prevent withdrawal and is then slowly reduced until
withdrawal symptoms disappear. This usually requires a few days to a
week.
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