Richmond Alcohol Detox

The Coleman Institute offers Alcohol Detox options in Richmond, VA

Alcohol is such a common part of our society and culture that many people do not think of it as a drug. The truth is, although alcohol is legal, it is one of the most addictive, widely abused drugs in the world.

Alcohol is such a common part of our society and culture that many people do not think of it as a drug. The truth is, although alcohol is legal, it is one of the most addictive, widely abused drugs in the world. It is the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States with nearly 88,000 people dying from alcohol-related causes each year. Alcohol addiction is a significant issue that impacts millions of Americans.

 

Alcohol addiction is a disease. This means that when a person who is addicted to alcohol stops drinking, there are physiological withdrawal symptoms resulting from the chemical dependence on alcohol.

 

  • According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), an estimated 16 million people in the United States have Alcohol Use Disorder.
  • An estimated 88,000 Americans die annually from alcohol-related causes, making alcohol the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States.
  • In 2017, 26.4% of people ages 18 or older reported that they engaged in binge drinking in the past month.
  • In 2015, 47% of the 78,529 liver disease deaths among individuals ages 12 and older involved alcohol.
  • More than 10% of U.S. children live with a parent with alcohol problems according to a 2012 study.

 

Signs of Alcohol Addiction 

If you or someone you know is exhibiting the following signs, they may be at risk for alcohol addition:

  • Drinking more/longer than intended, or having to drink much more than you once did to get the effect you want
  • Craving or having s strong urge/need to drink
  • Drinking interfering with taking care of your family or caused problems at work, or giving up or cut back on activities that were important, in order to drink
  • More than once wanted to cut down or stop drinking, or tried to, but couldn’t?
  • Drinking until the point of blacking out or getting sick

Navigating alcohol addiction alone can be daunting. Schedule a callback with the Patient Advocate team in Richmond, VA  to learn how you can get back to being yourself with our safe and effective method for outpatient alcohol detox.

 

Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal

When someone is addicted to alcohol, the brain’s internal wiring changes. Abruptly stopping alcohol use can be dangerous and lead to alcohol withdrawal symptoms. If not managed carefully, alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, brain damage, and even death. Common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include:

  • Headaches, Hallucinations, and Mood Changes
  • Tremors and Seizures
  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue and Insomnia
  • Gastrointestinal Disturbances
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Hyperthermia

If you are suffering from alcohol dependence or alcohol addiction, and have tried to quit on your own but the withdrawal symptoms are too much, we can help. Schedule a callback with one of our Patient Advocates to learn about our Alcohol Detox treatment in Richmond, VA works. 

 

The Benefits of the Coleman Institute’s Alcohol Detox

At the Coleman Institute in Richmond, VA, we offer a unique outpatient alcohol detox program that allows you to safely and comfortably detox without the dangerous — and sometimes deadly — risks of a self-detox. Our program is designed to help you get back to a life free from addiction with minimal disruption to your daily responsibilities. 

Outpatient Care

  • Complete an alcohol detox in as little as 3 days
  • No hospital stays required
  • No general anesthesia needed

Minimal Discomfort

  • Safe, assisted withdrawal process
  • Medicine to reduce discomfort
  • Caring support from medical professionals who understand addiction

Long-Term Support

  • Naltrexone therapy to reduce cravings and prevent relapse
  • Professional case management services and an online weekly recoveryt group tailored to Coleman Institute patients
  • Advice and support in accessing other recovery support services based on yoru individual needs (e.g. IOP, individual counseling, etc)

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You can free yourself from addiction. Add your name to the 98% of patients who successfully completed their detox.

Let’s take the next step together. Call us at  877-773-3869.

See What Other Patients are Saying about Coleman Institute…

 

Gene – Former Alcohol Patient
“Life is best when you can enjoy it clean and sober”

 

Ryan – Alcohol Detox Patient
“Using the Coleman Method was the only one that has worked for me for a long period of time.”

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