Top Rated Alcohol Detox Program in Beverly Hills 

Alcohol is one of the most difficult and dangerous substances to quit using, a surprising fact to many people. It makes profound chemical changes to the brain that are not easy to overcome, even if you are dedicated to getting sober. Withdrawal symptoms from quitting drinking can range from mild (headaches, tremors, anxiety, nausea, etc.) to severe (hallucinations, seizures, delirium tremens) and can be deadly if not treated medically. These symptoms can shift quickly and dramatically, without warning, so it is never recommended to try quitting alcohol on your own at home.

At Sylvan Detox, we offer safe and effective medical detox programs customized to each of our patients, that include treatments like:

• A full psychiatric and health evaluation from experts before beginning, so we can tailor your treatments to your unique needs
• Full-time, 24-hour nursing, with a medical doctor on-call day and night
• Prescription medications to help you through withdrawal, keeping you safe and comfortable
• Meeting with your primary therapist at least once a day
• Medication-assisted treatments (MAT) programs if required (especially if you were also abusing opioid drugs or benzodiazepines)
• Ongoing inpatient rehab treatment directly after detox, keeping your momentum moving forward toward a long-term recovery

When you first arrive at Sylvan Detox, you will have a physical health exam by a doctor, and a mental health evaluation by an expert in the field. You will be asked several questions about your history of drinking and drug use, how you are feeling now, and other questions about your health and wellness. It is important to answer truthfully at this stage without hiding anything because your answers help addiction experts figure out which treatments will be best for you. These questions do not come from a place of judgment but are there to make sure you are getting started on the right foot with all the treatments and medications you need.

You will then begin detoxing. Medical detox programs take place as you live inside the treatment center so that our doctors and nurses can make sure you stay safe as your body undergoes the necessary changes to remove the alcohol from your system. You may get prescribed medications to help with anxiety, pain, restlessness, or nausea, as well as anticonvulsants or medication to bring your blood pressure down if needed.

Dual diagnosis treatment may also begin at this time, depending on your needs. This is a combination of mental health care and addiction treatment for people who have a co-occurring disorder like depression, bipolar disorder, or any other mental illness. Dual diagnosis may include specific types of therapy and/or prescription psychiatric medications.

At Sylvan Detox, we also introduce holistic healing methods to our patients, as the combination of evidence-based treatment along with alternative care can be helpful, increasing the mind-body connection, improving pain management and distress tolerance, and helping to reduce your stress levels as your body begins the healing process.

Everybody has their unique timeline when it comes to alcohol detox because it is customized to suit each patient as an individual. It can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, with the average person staying in detox for 5 to 10 days of alcohol detox. Most people’s experience is as follows:

Within 6 to 12 hours after you’ve had your last drink you will likely begin feeling mild symptoms like nausea, headaches, tremors, and insomnia, and in around 24 hours, anxiety will increase with a fast heart rate and rapid breathing. In the case of serious withdrawal, you may feel confused, hallucinate, and develop a fever. Medications will likely begin at this point, provided as needed to reduce distress and danger to your health.

In 48 to 72 hours after your last drink, people who experience severe withdrawal will feel disoriented, and impaired, and have visual, tactile, and auditory hallucinations. Without medical care, you may also have seizures and delirium tremens, a sometimes deadly condition that affects the brain and body.

Once you surpass the peak of your withdrawal, you will begin to feel a little better each day. For some people, symptoms like irritability, fatigue, and insomnia can last for weeks or months after detoxing, but over time you will begin to overcome these issues as well.

Once you are stable enough to move forward in your treatment plan, most people will transition into inpatient rehab, living in our residential care facility for 30 days or longer. Rehab is where the real work on yourself begins, with structured days filled with therapy, educational programs, behavioral health treatments, and more. You will regain your strength through exercise, heal the mind through group and individual therapy appointments, and improve your spiritual wellness through holistic methods like yoga and mindfulness practice.

Once you complete your time in inpatient rehab, you are not left on your own, as we can connect you with a variety of outpatient and aftercare programs in your area that can make the transition back to your everyday life easier.