Of Baton Rouge's 4 detox centers, 3 report alcohol detox.
Call (888) 984-9911Alcohol 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 Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge's 4 detox centers, 3 report alcohol detox services.
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2414 Bunker Hill Drive, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
624 Connells Park Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
7855 Howell Boulevard, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
It can be. Unsupervised alcohol withdrawal can progress to seizures and DTs, which are medical emergencies. Supervised detox exists specifically to manage that risk.
Acute withdrawal usually lasts 3 to 7 days, with the most intense symptoms in the first 48 to 72 hours.
Most programs use a benzodiazepine taper, along with fluids, vitamins such as thiamine, and monitoring of vital signs.