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Detox Symptoms from Benzodiazepines: What to Expect

Benzodiazepines are physically addicting drugs that include Ativan, Xanax, and Valium. Benzodiazepine detox is the first step on the journey to recovering from your addiction. Detox is a necessary first step because before you start treatment, you must rid your body of the toxins it has received from abusing benzodiazepines. The detox stage of recovery does just that: It rids your body of all poisons so you are ready to begin your treatment in a sober state.

Benzodiazepine Detox Timeline:

There is no typical timeline for the detox process for Benzodiazepines, as the length and severity of the process depend on the exact drug addiction and the level of prior drug use. While symptoms usually start within 24 hours, they can last for a few days to a few months, depending on the severity of the case.

It is important to note that it is dangerous to stop taking Benzodiazepines abruptly once you have developed an addiction. Because of this, during your detox process, a trained nurse will administer the drug to you in incrementally lower doses over the course of a 2-3 week period until your body is able to function without the drug.

Symptoms of Benzodiazepine Detox:

Symptoms can vary depending on the type of benzo addiction and severity of the case. In general, though, the following are common symptoms of the benzo detox process:

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Slurred speech
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Confusion
  • Irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Memory Loss
  • Sweating
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Tremors
  • Vertigo
  • Sleep Disturbance
  • Psychosis
  • Depression

While going through your detox, it is important to stay healthy, as this will help mitigate some of the worst symptoms. Try to keep the following in mind:

  • Eat Well and Stay Hydrated: Your body will go through a lot while detoxing, so it is important to stay as healthy as possible so you have the energy to fight off the withdrawal symptoms. This means eating well, drinking lots of water, and consuming lots of electrolytes.
  • Prioritize Relaxation: Detoxing can be difficult, so prioritize relaxation techniques to reduce your overall stress. Examples of ways to relax yourself during detox include:
    • Practicing meditation and deep breathing
    • Taking warm showers
    • Anything that can help lower your blood pressure and keep you calm

Detox at Home with Kinkaid:

If you or your loved one needs help detoxing, please visit our In-Home Detox page to see how we can help. Kinkaid Private Nursing Care offers premium in-home services to patients looking for the best and most intensive care on the market. We only take on a few clients at a time, so we always provide specialized care to meet the needs of each client.

For more information, please visit our homepage and learn about our values and the array of services we provide. These services include home detox throughout California, as well as in-home nursing care and the coordination of a variety of at-home medical services in the Los Angeles area. We also offer at-home Covid-19 testing.

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Alcohol Detox: Symptoms And What To Expect

Alcohol detox is the first step on the journey to recovering from alcohol addiction. Detox is a necessary first step because before you start treatment, you must rid your body of the toxins it has received from drinking too much alcohol. The detox stage of recovery does just that: It rids your body of all alcohol-related poisons so you are ready to begin your treatment in a sober state.

The detox process has multiple stages, each of which comes with a variety of symptoms. In this article, we outline a typical alcohol detox timeline and symptoms that accompany each stage. 

Alcohol Detox Timeline: Symptoms and What to Keep in Mind

As we discuss in our article about how to detox from alcohol at home, you can expect the following timeline for your alcohol detox process:

  • Day 1: Symptoms usually start off mild and then become more severe. Symptoms include headaches, anxiety, nausea, and more. More serious cases may include symptoms such as disorientation, hand tremors, and/or seizures.
  • Day 2: Symptoms are generally the same as the first day, but some patients may also start to experience hallucinations and/or panic attacks.
  • Days 3-7: The symptoms of the first two days come and go throughout this period. Patients with more severe cases may be at risk of more life-threatening symptoms, such as delirium tremens (DT), but this is rare.
  • After One Week: Symptoms usually start to taper off after a week, but you may still feel some of them. At this point, you should be focusing on finishing your detox and beginning the next phase of your recovery, which is usually long-term treatment at a treatment center.

While going through your detox, it is important to stay healthy, as this will help mitigate some of the worst symptoms. Try to keep the following in mind:

  • Eat Well and Stay Hydrated: Your body will go through a lot while detoxing, so it is important to stay as healthy as possible so you have the energy to fight off the withdrawal symptoms. This means eating well, drinking lots of water, and consuming lots of electrolytes.
  • Prioritize Relaxation: Detoxing can be difficult, so prioritize relaxation techniques to reduce your overall stress. Examples of ways to relax yourself during detox include:
    • Practicing meditation and deep breathing
    • Taking warm showers
    • Anything that can help lower your blood pressure and keep you calm

Detox at Home with Kinkaid:

If you or your loved one needs help with detox, please visit our at home alcohol detox page to see how we can help. Kinkaid Private Nursing Care offers premium in-home services to patients looking for the best and most intensive care on the market. We only take on a few clients at a time, so we always provide specialized care to meet the needs of each client.

For more information, please visit our homepage and learn about our values and the array of services we provide. These services include home detox throughout California, as well as in-home nursing care and the coordination of a variety of at-home medical services in the Los Angeles area. We also offer at-home Covid-19 testing.

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DIY Detox Drinks: Do They Work?

If you search Google, you will find hundreds of recipes for “do-it-yourself” detox drinks that all claim to make you feel better and help you detox. And I’m sure you’re wondering: Do DIY detox drinks actually work?

The answer to this question is that it depends on what you are trying to accomplish and why you are trying to detox. If you are healthy and simply trying to detox from a long night out to get rid of a hangover, DIY detox drinks can help you feel better (but remember, there’s no “cure” for a hangover). On the other hand, if you are trying to detox because of a drug or alcohol addiction, you will need a comprehensive detox program that is far more involved than a DIY detox drink.

This article discusses what DIY detox drinks are and whether they actually work.

What Are DIY Detox Drinks?

DIY detox drinks are drinks that aim to rehydrate your body and make you feel better. People usually make them to recover from a long night out or to give their body energy for a number of reasons. Essentially, DIY detox drinks are just drinks filled with electrolytes and vitamins to help energize your body.

The following are examples of various items found in DIY detox drinks:

  • Water
  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Electrolytes
  • Fruits and vegetables

Do DIY Detox Drinks Work?

As mentioned above, DIY detox drinks are usually used to help rehydrate the body. As there is no “cure” for dehydration, one cannot say that these drinks “work.” Rather, DIY detox drinks help rehydrate your body and give your immune system a boost, so they can help you feel a bit better to an extent.

So, if you are using these drinks to help recover from a hangover, they will probably make you feel a bit better, but so will simply drinking water, eating fruits and vegetables, and resting. DIY detox drinks are not a magic cure.

Now, if you need to detox because of a more serious drug or alcohol addiction, you should seek medical help and go through a comprehensive detox program. You should of course strive to consume lots of water, vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes, but getting these nutrients from a DIY detox drink is not enough.

If you need assistance with a comprehensive detox program, please keep reading to learn how you can detox from home and get the help you need.

Detox From Home:

One of the best ways to avoid some of the stresses of detox is to complete your treatment from the comfort of your home. Home detox is becoming more popular and is just as safe and effective as detoxing at a treatment center. Moreover, nobody is “too sick” to detox from home, so we recommend looking into home detox, regardless of the severity of your case.

Get The Home Care You Need With Kinkaid:

If you or your loved one is in need of home detox, please reach out to us to see how we can help. Kinkaid Private Nursing Care offers premium in-home services to patients looking for the best and most intensive care on the market. We only take on a few clients at a time, so we always provide specialized care to meet the needs of each client.

For more information, please visit our homepage and learn about the array of services we provide. These services include home detox throughout California, as well as in-home nursing care and the coordination of a variety of at-home medical services in the Los Angeles area. We also offer at-home Covid-19 testing.

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Does Detox Work?

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You’ve heard about various forms of detox and how it can help you get healthier and feel better, but you’ve probably wondered how effective it really is. In other words, does detox really work?

The bottom line is that if you detox correctly, it absolutely works. In fact, detox can be necessary to improve your health and help you recover from a variety of alcohol and drug-related diseases and addictions.

You can get on the right track toward a successful detox experience if you do the following. Please note that this is not a complete list and is not a recipe for guaranteed success. This article is also not a replacement for consulting your doctor. Rather, these are best practices that can help you succeed. 

Be 100 Percent Dedicated To Detoxing:

Whether you are detoxing from drugs or alcohol, the detox process can be challenging and uncomfortable, and it may seem appealing at times to give up. This is why you must be 100 percent dedicated to succeeding. You must have a positive attitude and be fully motivated to complete the process.

Create A Support System:

One of the best ways to stay motivated is to build yourself a support system for your detox process. This means getting your closest friends and family together and allowing them to help you through the process when you need it. Your friends and family can be a key source of motivation and support, so use them.

Create A Plan And Stick To It:

Because detoxing can be difficult, it will help if you have a comprehensive plan to take you step by step through your journey. Be sure to plan for as many scenarios as you can so you are ready for anything. It may also help to create multiple smaller plans/goals within your larger goal so you are constantly working toward smaller achievements. This may help portray the detox experience as less daunting.

Prioritize Healthy Eating And Exercise:

When you detox, you will probably experience some uncomfortable side effects, and your body will be able to more effectively fight off these side effects if it is strong and healthy. So, be sure to prioritize nutrition and exercise whenever possible. Eating healthy and exercising will also make your body feel better in general, and exercising especially will help get your endorphins pumping and act as natural painkillers.

Detox From Home:

One of the best ways to avoid some of the stresses of detox is to complete your detox from the comfort of your home. Home detox is becoming more popular and is just as safe and effective as detoxing at a treatment center. Moreover, nobody is “too sick” to detox from home, so we recommend looking into home detox, regardless of the severity of your case.

Get The Home Care You Need with Kinkaid:

If you or your loved one is in need of home detox, please reach out to us to see how we can help. Kinkaid Private Nursing Care offers premium in-home services to patients looking for the best and most intensive care on the market. We only take on a few clients at a time, so we always provide specialized care to meet the needs of each client.

For more information, please visit our homepage and learn about the array of services we provide. These services include home detox throughout California, as well as in-home nursing care and the coordination of a variety of at-home medical services in the Los Angeles area. We also offer at-home Covid-19 testing.

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How To Detox From Alcohol At Home

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If you need to detox from alcohol, you can do so from the comfort of your home. In fact, detoxing from alcohol at home has numerous benefits compared to going to a facility, such as increased privacy and the general comfort of feeling at home.

Tips to Detox from Alcohol at Home

While detoxing from home has its benefits, it is important to ensure you recover properly. While detoxing from home, keep in mind the following:

Prioritize Nutrition and Stay Hydrated:

Your body will go through a lot while detoxing from alcohol, so it is important to stay as healthy as possible so your body has the energy to fight off the alcohol withdrawal symptoms. This means eating a healthy diet, drinking lots of water, and consuming lots of electrolytes. The healthier you are, the less severe your symptoms are likely to be. 

Prioritize Relaxation:

Detoxing from alcohol can be difficult, so prioritizing relaxation techniques is important for reducing your symptoms and the stress detox puts on your body. Examples of ways to relax yourself during detox include:

  • Practicing deep breathing and meditation
  • Taking warm showers to feel more relaxed
  • Anything else that can help lower your blood pressure and keep you calm

Prepare For Difficult Symptoms:

As mentioned earlier, detox from alcohol will not be easy, and it is important to be prepared for the various withdrawal symptoms you may experience. The “Alcohol Rehab Guide” gives an alcohol detox timeline you can expect, which can be summed up here:

  • Day 1: Symptoms can start off mild but become more severe. Symptoms may include headaches, anxiety, nausea, and more. More serious cases may include disorientation, hand tremors, and/or seizures.
  • Day 2: Symptoms are generally the same as Day 1, but some may also start to experience hallucinations and/or panic attacks.
  • Days 3-7: The symptoms of the first two days may come and go throughout this period. More severe cases may be at risk of more life-threatening symptoms, such as delirium tremens (DT), but this is rare.
  • After One Week: After about a week, symptoms usually start to taper off. You may still feel some symptoms, though.

It is important to note that no two cases of alcohol detox are the same, so symptoms will vary depending on the individual case. 

Get Professional Help For Home Alcohol Detox:

Detox is serious and your health and future could depend on detoxing properly. Because of this, we recommend seeking professional help for your detox process. Fortunately, it is easy to receive the help you need from the comfort of your home, so you do not need to go to a treatment center. Moreover, nobody is “too sick” for home detox, so be sure to look into all of your options, regardless of the severity of your case.

See below for how you can receive help with detoxing from home.

Kinkaid Can Help You Detox from Alcohol at Home

If you or your loved one is in need of help with in-home alcohol detox, please reach out to us to see how we can help. Kinkaid Private Nursing Care offers premium in-home services to patients looking for the best and most intensive care on the market. We only take on a few clients at a time, so we always provide specialized care to meet the needs of each client.

For more information, please visit our homepage and learn about the array of services we provide. These services include home detox throughout California, as well as in-home nursing care and the coordination of a variety of at-home medical services in the Los Angeles area. We also offer at-home Covid-19 testing.

FAQs

How do I know I need help with alcohol?

Many people recognize intense cravings or desire to drink even when it causes a disruption to their health, social life and/or work life. You do not have to navigate recovery alone, we are here to answer any questions and walk you through every step of our private, at-home detox. Call us today!

What are the first steps to stop drinking?

The best first step in recovery is to call for help, Kinkaid offers a comprehensive, private in-home alcohol detox program. Connect with one of our case managers today and we can walk through this together.

What happens when you stop drinking?

If you stop drinking without proper supervision or treatment, you can experience severe withdrawal symptoms, some of which can be dangerous to your health. Visit our website to learn more about alcohol withdrawal, and how our program will keep you both comfortable and safe.

What can I do instead of drinking?

There are many alternatives to drinking that people find most enjoyable while living a sober lifestyle. Getting outside is a great way to boost your mood and stay active. Hiking, riding a bike, go for a nature walk or even meeting a friend for lunch. Volunteering can be a great way to feel fulfilled and give back to the community. Pet shelters and senior centers are always looking for volunteers!

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A Guide To Detox In Los Angeles

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Detoxing from drugs or alcohol can be stressful enough, and the stresses only pile on when trying to recover in the middle of a vibrant city like Los Angeles. This article discusses some things to keep in mind that will help you detox and recover more comfortably in LA.

Prioritize Relaxation During Detox:

As you may experience various symptoms of detox, it is important to do everything you can to keep your mind and body relaxed to try to mitigate the stresses of these symptoms. After all, your body will be able to fight off your detox symptoms more easily if you are able to reduce general stress. This is especially important in a city like Los Angeles that comes with the added stresses of big-city life.

The following are some ways you can relax your mind and body during detox:

  • Meditate at least once per day with guided meditations you can find for free on YouTube. These meditations range from a few minutes to a half hour or more in length, so find whatever is comfortable for you.
  • Practice deep breathing throughout the day. This is as simple as taking a few deep breaths every hour.
  • Take a long hot shower once per day for a general feeling of relaxation.

Exercise Whenever Possible:

If your symptoms allow it, try to exercise frequently to reduce stress and get the endorphins pumping throughout your body. This will benefit both your physical and mental health, which will give your body a leg up in fighting various symptoms of detox. Try whatever form of exercise is comfortable for you, such as walking, running, biking, and more.

Detox From Home:

One of the best ways to avoid the stresses of Los Angeles is to complete your detox from home. Home detox is becoming more popular in LA and is just as safe and effective as detoxing at a treatment center. Moreover, nobody is “too sick” to detox from home, so we recommend looking into home detox, regardless of your reasoning for detox or the severity of your case.

Get The Home Care You Need with Kinkaid:

If you or your loved one is in need of home detox, please reach out to us to see how we can help. Kinkaid Private Nursing Care offers premium in-home services to patients looking for the best and most intensive care on the market. We only take on a few clients at a time, so we always provide specialized care to meet the needs of each client.

For more information, please visit our homepage and learn about the array of services we provide. These services include home detox throughout California, as well as in-home nursing care and the coordination of a variety of at-home medical services in the Los Angeles area. We also offer at-home Covid-19 testing.

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