Detoxing at home can provide a viable option for those too busy to enter a clinic for residential help. Some also prefer home detox to help maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Abbeycare's addiction nurse specialists will complete a personalised assessment of your needs and oversee treatment.

Home detox with supervised help alleviates withdrawal issues, is fast than residential treatment, and allows family contact to continue.

Treatment usually lasts 3-7 days, depending on specifics.

Detoxing from alcohol at home does not remove the need for qualified help to tackle the underlying psychological components of an alcohol problem.

Our specialists can advise on appropriate aftercare or secondary care options, specific to your needs.

After detox, also consider individual or group counselling sessions, support programs, sponsorship, and meditation to help continue recovery in the long term.