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Alcohol Detox in Wasilla, AK

Of Wasilla's 2 detox centers, 2 report alcohol detox.

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Alcohol is one of the few drugs whose withdrawal can be life threatening. When someone who is physically dependent stops drinking, the nervous system rebounds into overdrive, and without medical monitoring that can escalate to seizures and delirium tremens (DTs).

In Wasilla, medically supervised alcohol detox uses round the clock monitoring and a benzodiazepine taper to keep withdrawal safe. Symptoms usually begin 6 to 24 hours after the last drink and peak around 48 to 72 hours. Of Wasilla's 2 detox centers, 2 report alcohol detox services.

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Alcohol detox centers in Wasilla

Mat Su VA Community Based Outpatient

865 North Seward Meridian Parkway, Suite 105, Wasilla, AK 99654

Alcohol DetoxificationMedication routinely used during detoxification
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True North Recovery Inc

2650 Broadview Avenue, Wasilla, AK 99654

Alcohol DetoxificationCocaine DetoxificationMethamphetamines detoxificationFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicaid
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Alcohol detox: common questions

Is alcohol detox dangerous to do alone?

It can be. Unsupervised alcohol withdrawal can progress to seizures and DTs, which are medical emergencies. Supervised detox exists specifically to manage that risk.

How long does alcohol detox take?

Acute withdrawal usually lasts 3 to 7 days, with the most intense symptoms in the first 48 to 72 hours.

What medications are used?

Most programs use a benzodiazepine taper, along with fluids, vitamins such as thiamine, and monitoring of vital signs.

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