Alcoholic Detox: A Timeline

Alcohol Detox A Timeline Acknowledge and Commit Successful rehabilitation must always begin with an acknowledgement of the problem. Denial can be a huge barrier to your detox. Step I Goals and Strategies Step 2 Plan your detox timeline, and think about whether you believe you will truly quit, or if you think you will merely end up cutting back. Planning healthy and sober alternatives is vital. You also need to be honest with yourself about potențial roadblocks/obstacles to your decision. Create a safety network Step 3 Some people can't get sober alone, and this is okay, as some people need medical supervision, or a friend/family network. Joining a rehab support group is worth thinking about. Help from those who have also suffered from the same addiction can be invaluable. Finding a new meaning to your life, as much as possible, is vitál here Clean House This may seem obvious, but some people do not immediately take steps to remove all temptations and alcoholic beverages from the house. As we covered in Step 3, creating a safe and sober environment for yourself is essential. You may want to prioritise this step earlier. Step 4 Manage withdrawal The management of withdrawal symptoms can be difficult, and you need to avoid the triggers that you believe may have caused you to drink, including saying no to situations where you may be faced with alcoholism. If a craving takes over, talk to someone you can trust and Step 5 Replace old habits Identify the thought and behaviour patterns that brought you to this addiction in the first place. This could involve taking on new hobby, or taking more of an active role in your community or peer group, take up an intellectual habit or even turn to spirituality Step 6 Follow through Make sure you follow through on these steps. Remember that there is no magic wand or click of a finger that can get rid of your symptoms. Consider treatment for the psychological/medical issues you are experiencing. This is a process and setbacks are natural Step 7