There are bound to be lots of questions you might have about the subject of detoxing.
Withdrawing from a substance such as alcohol can be a traumatic experience without the professional guidance of a detoxification center to help you through the process.
The problem you will have is that there are certain myths and misconceptions that tend to persist. This makes it difficult to separate fact from fiction.
Here is a look at some of the most common myths relating to detoxing from alcohol.
Detoxing at home is the easier and safer option
One of the most potentially dangerous myths that persist is the idea that detoxing at home is easier and safer than doing so under medical supervision and with professional guidance.
Make no mistake, this is a serious misconception. Detoxing from alcohol needs to be carried out under the supervision of trained professionals. The withdrawal process can even be potentially life-threatening. It can also be unpredictable. No one can say for certain how your body will react, which is why detoxing at home is not a good idea and is definitely not the easiest and safest option.
You can expect the detox process to be very painful
It should be noted that alcohol detox symptoms vary greatly between individual patients. Some may experience more severe reactions and even some potentially painful symptoms.
However, when you are under the guidance of a professional detox program and team, they will be able to help you to cope with the withdrawal process in a more manageable way.
This should help keep comfort levels at a more tolerable level.
Detox didn’t work the first time around so it won’t be worth trying again
The concept of a failed detox process does not exist as far as any recovery program provider is concerned. The reason for this view is that it can often take more than one attempt to complete a successful and full detox.
Your therapist will work with you to evaluate what needs to change in order for the next detox process to be successful.
You can be considered sober once you complete the detox program
Although it is true to say that detox is an important step toward achieving full sobriety it would be wrong to assume that successfully completing a program means that you no longer require any further treatment or intervention.
One of the fundamental aspects of treatment is to change your attitude about alcohol and eliminate your perceived dependency on it.
A detox is an important step in your journey but it is not the end of it.
All of your physical symptoms will immediately disappear after detox
Last but not least, detox is about expelling toxins from your body. This can put your body under a great deal of stress during this time.
With the right amount of nutrition and by adopting a healthy lifestyle the physical symptoms will start to dissipate over a period of time, rather than disappearing immediately.
If you can approach the detox process with the right amount of accurate knowledge it will help improve your ability to deal with every aspect of your treatment.
Don’t be misled by myths and misconceptions. If you have any concerns or questions talk to your treatment provider for an honest and accurate response.
