Of Chattanooga's 4 detox centers, 4 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 Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga's 4 detox centers, 4 report alcohol detox services.
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7429 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
207 Spears Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405
420 West Bell Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405
901 Mountain Creek Road, Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37405
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.