Detox for Alcohol Dependency

At Stepps we view the detoxification programme as a Physical, Psychological and Spiritual process and, where good clinical practice allows, clients will be offered a variety of interventions using the very latest protocols.

The use of prescribed medication from our specialist doctors is only one part of this service. Our basic principals are to use a holistic approach to treatment, underpinned by proven research based methods and updated via Clinical Governance procedures to enable us to offer best practice for our clients and staff development.

For the majority of clients the detoxification process will take seven to ten days, although individuals who have been using certain substances may take longer to regain cognition for them to enter their Personalised Treatment Plan fully.

Medical Interventions for Alcohol Detox

Thiamine - To stimulate appetite, help repair the central nervous system, alleviate short term memory loss and help rebalance the body's vitamin loss.

Carbamazapine - As a precaution, to reduce possible alcohol related fits.

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) - Tranquiliser to reduce withdrawal symptoms. Sometimes clients have liver damage and are unable to tolerate Chlordiazepoxide. On these occasions, we would use Oxazepam.

Pabrinex Injections - Daily dose for clients with signs of Peripheral Neuropathy /Wernekes-Korsakoff Syndrome. We also use a variety of back up medication if needed i.e. Alcohol Dependant clients often need sleeping medication in the early stage of detox.

Complementary Detoxification Therapies

A variety of herbal teas, including Detox and Sleep, are provided for clients to enhance the detoxification process. All teas and coffees at Stepps are caffeine free.

We also encourage the use of Lavender Oil, Witchazel, Arnica and Methal Salisate to educate clients to take an active part in their recovery and not depend on "another pill or potion for any ailment". Yoga, meditation, relaxation and guided fantasies are all other means of encouragement used at Stepps to set clients on their path to a healthier lifestyle.

In addition we will provide Auricular Acupuncture treatment, massage and reflexology, all found to benefit detoxification and relaxation, for those who would like it.