Categories: Alcohol Detox

How Long Will It Take to Detox from Alcohol?

Looking for quality information on alcohol detox? Good idea. When someone is addicted to alcohol and wants to stop, they may continue drinking in order to avoid detoxing from alcohol. The physical and psychological effects that come with detoxing are very real as well as very unpleasant, making it easier for many of those addicted to alcohol to continue drinking rather than go through the experience of detoxing. For those who have been drinking for a very long time, detoxing can be quite serious. For this reason, serious drinkers should not detox at home and instead seek professional assistance.

How long will it take to detox from alcohol?

Someone can start detoxing from alcohol within hours of their last drink. When it comes to how severe the withdrawal symptoms will be, it will depend on how much and how often the person drinks alcohol. Some additional factors that influence how long it will take someone to detox from alcohol include how old they are, how much they weigh, their overall diet, whether or not they are using any other substances and whether or not they are dealing with any mental issues.

Because everyone is different, it will simply depend on each individual’s particular situation when it comes to how long it will take them to detox from alcohol. While some will begin detoxing hours after having their last drink, others will not experience any detoxing until days later. Any symptoms experienced will often reach their peak within three days but could potentially continue for a few weeks.

What are the symptoms of detoxing from alcohol?

Detoxing can be categorized into three different tiers: minor, moderate and severe. The reason why detox is necessary is to rid the body of all of the alcohol and its toxins. The following is a list of the symptoms that someone can experience when detoxing from alcohol:

  • Irritability
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Vomiting
  • Sweating
  • Mood swings
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Alcoholic tremors
  • Seizures
  • Dehydration
  • Heart palpitations
  • Kidney dysfunction
  • Hallucinations
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart arrhythmia
  • Hyperventilation.

Can we help you?

Do you have any alcohol detox questions for us? Our caring and supportive team of professionals are here to answer any questions you may have. When you or someone you care about is addicted to alcohol, it is often difficult to perform your everyday functions. Since an alcohol addiction is serious, it really is essential that you seek help as soon as possible. The sooner you reach out for help, the sooner you will get the help you need. We are here for you if you need us!

Looking for ALCOHOL DETOX services near the 10022 area? Call Joel Nathan, MD at (212) 410-6832.

Dr. Joel Nathan

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