Alcohol Detox Program in Los Angeles, California
Detox from Alcohol
Recovery looks different for everyone. However, most people who have an alcohol use disorder must first undergo alcohol detox to start their path to wellness. It can be dangerous and even life-threatening to attempt to drastically reduce or completely stop drinking on your own without professional help.
Clear Behavioral Health can help you by providing you the opportunity to experience alcohol detox in a safe and supportive home-like environment in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding areas.
Initial Assessment
Once you arrive at our facility, you will meet with our medical professionals for an assessment to determine the scope of your alcohol addiction. This will help us develop an individualized plan for your alcohol detox and unique treatment needs.
Medically Assisted Alcohol Detox
After your assessment, where our team determines detox would be the most appropriate level of care, you will be admitted into our residential detox center in the Los Angeles, CA area to begin your alcohol detox.
Our residential detox centers provide a safe, home-like living environment, around-the-clock support, and withdrawal management.
Our medical team may provide you with FDA-approved medications to manage your physical symptoms and psychological cravings commonly experienced during withdrawal, which can last for anywhere from 2-10 days, depending on the severity of your symptoms.
You will also regularly meet with our psychiatrist to monitor your progress and medications as your body works to eliminate all traces of alcohol from its system. We can ensure you will remain safe and as comfortable as possible throughout this time.
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What to Expect After Detox
After medical stabilization, our team will work with you to determine the next best steps for your healing journey from alcohol addiction.
Most clients transition into our residential care program to continue working towards long-term recovery. Our programs are highly tailored to each client and include several therapeutic approaches to fully address the underlying issues behind addiction. These approaches may include individual, group, and holistic therapy.
Individual therapy
Weekly sessions with a therapist to help you explore the underlying causes of your addiction, identify your triggers, and develop coping strategies to last a lifetime.
Medication management
If necessary, our clinicians will prescribe and monitor medications to manage addiction withdrawal symptoms and support recovery.
Case management
Weekly case management meetings will help you develop life skills, build healthy daily routines, and support reintegration into your daily life.
Group therapy
Daily group therapy sessions help you to build a supportive network of peers and explore therapeutic techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and relapse prevention.
Holistic groups
Yoga, meditation, sound baths, and other holistic therapies are practiced daily to restore balance between your mind and body.
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What is Alcohol Detox?
Alcohol detox is usually the first step toward recovery from alcohol use disorder. During this time, you will receive medically supervised assistance in a supportive and safe environment as your body works to eliminate alcohol from your system.
Many people experience a variety of symptoms ranging in intensity that make alcohol withdrawal challenging on their own, including anxiety, heart palpitations, tremors, and fatigue. For most people, the physical withdrawal symptoms will peak between 48 and 72 hours after their last drink and may last anywhere from 7 to 10 days.
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How Does Detoxing from Alcohol Affect the Brain?
Chronic alcohol use can cause significant alterations in the structure of your brain and affect how it functions, leading to dependence and withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop. During detox, your brain chemistry will drastically shift as your body attempts to heal and rebalance neurotransmitter levels, including serotonin and dopamine.
Because alcohol consumption affects GABA activity, you may experience heightened levels of anxiety as your brain chemistry returns to normal. Alcohol also inhibits glutamate activity, which is why heavy drinking can lead to blackouts. However, during detox, your brain may start to produce an excess amount of this amino acid, leading to increased agitation and anxiety.
Alcohol detox can be challenging. However, once completed, you’ll begin to feel better and experience increased clarity and mental focus as you embark on your next step of the recovery process.
The Psychological Effects of Alcohol Detox
Triggers and stressors are significant reasons why so many people who attempt to detox on their own are unsuccessful. Strong cravings are challenging to overcome without the proper support.
The psychological and physical discomfort experienced during withdrawal can be quite intense. Because of the psychological grip of addiction, it can be extremely difficult to successfully get through alcohol detox without professional support.
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Our Alcohol Detox Center Amenities
Conveniently located near Los Angeles, CA, our alcohol detox centers boast home-like accommodations, TV’s in your bedroom, and around the clock access to support. Enjoy the temperate Southern California climate, allowing you to savor the fresh air and outdoor activities in our spacious backyard garden year-round.
Our community in the South Bay of Los Angeles, CA embraces a health-oriented lifestyle, fostering a supportive environment ideal for achieving optimal well-being.
Our exceptional amenities include:
- Convenient local meal delivery service tailored to dietary preferences
- Comfortable semi-private accommodations
- Expansive grounds featuring lounging areas
- Large television screens in common areas with streaming service access
- On-site washer and dryer facilities
- Well-equipped workout area
At Clear Behavioral Health, we take great pride in our residential and alcohol detox centers, ensuring each client receives personalized care in a nurturing and motivating setting.
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How to Get Started
Our goal at Clear Behavioral Health is to make detox from alcohol as safe and comfortable as possible so you can transition to the next level of care. We understand the difficulties and challenges that occur when you decide to get sober.
However, you don’t have to go through this process alone. Our detox center can provide you with the compassionate assistance you need to help you overcome your addiction to alcohol. Contact Clear Behavioral Health today to learn more.
Begin Your Journey Today:
Step 1 – Call Us
Call (877) 799-1985 and speak to a member of our care team who will walk you through our program, learn more about the challenges you’re facing, and answer any questions you may have.
Step 2 – Verify Coverage
After speaking with our admissions team, they will walk you through your insurance coverage options and get your treatment verified right away, so you can get access to treatment instantly.
Step 3 – Book Assessment
Book a brief, complimentary assessment with our clinical team to determine your needs and personalize your treatment plan. Following their assessment, you will receive an intake date, usually within one to three days, to begin treatment.
Step 4 – Meet Your Team
Get introduced to the counselors, therapists, case workers, and group leaders who you will work with each day. You can ask questions, discuss your treatment, and get to know your care team for peace of mind knowing you are in great hands.
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Frequently asked questions
Read through our FAQ for any questions you may have, or give us a call today. We are here to answer your questions and support you or your loved one through their healing journey.
How long does it take to detox from alcohol
Detoxing from alcohol is dependent on the severity of your alcoholism. In most cases, it will take around 5-7 days to detox from alcohol, with clients reporting the third day of their detox being the most difficult. Our detox program in our residential facilities provides around the clock support from our clinical staff, with medication assistance if necessary. We are there to support your withdrawal, monitor your progress, and ensure your safety throughout the entire process.
What should I bring to detox?
When you check in to our residential treatment center, you will start with your detox process, and once you’ve successfully detoxed, join your peers in our residential program which includes therapy, daily group sessions and holistic therapy.
We want you to be comfortable throughout your treatment, and recommend packing like you’re going on a week-long vacation. One week of clothes that include options for hot or cold weather, different activities such as lounging, movement like yoga, and casual wear for your daily group meetings. You will have access to laundry throughout your stay.
Please also bring the following:
- Current prescription medication in the original pharmacy bottle with the information label intact, and a list of all your medications and dosages
- Insurance card and photo ID
- Comfortable everyday shoes
- Sneakers or other shoes for sports/walks outside
- Flip-flops for the shower, if desired
- Slippers to keep your feet warm inside
- T-shirts or tops with sleeves and/or cardigans to wear over sleeveless tops
- Pants, shorts, or skirts that comply with appropriate dress
- Gym clothes for yoga, workouts, or other forms of exercise
- Socks
- Underwear
- Swimming trunks for men or one-piece bathing suit for women
- Pajamas
- Glasses or contacts, as needed
- Personal hygiene items like toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant or shampoo
- Basic, to-go kit of cosmetics, if desired
- Shaving razor or electric razor and shaving cream, if desired
- Hobby items, such as art materials, games, sketching, musical instruments and books as approved by Clear
What medications are used for alcohol detox?
The medications we use to maximize the safety and comfort of the detox process vary based on the severity of your alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Medications such as benzodiazepines (diazepam or lorazepam), gabapentin, and tegretol can help manage symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, including anxiety, seizures, insomnia, and cravings.
At Clear, medications are only used under the supervision of a licensed medical professional and when necessary. Our strong belief is that medications are just one part of a personalized, comprehensive treatment plan, used in combination with our treatment programs. All medication decisions are made in collaboration with your needs, and medication selection is dependent on your unique medical history, current health status, health goals, and other factors.
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