{"id":1030,"date":"2021-12-06T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T20:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/?page_id=1030"},"modified":"2022-08-11T11:31:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T15:31:09","slug":"how-to-know-medical-detox-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/how-to-know-medical-detox-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Seek Medical Aid for Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3>Alcohol detox can be tricky to attempt on your own due to the risk of rapidly worsening withdrawal symptoms.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re addicted to alcohol, the idea of quitting can feel overwhelming \u2013 especially when you think about going through withdrawal. One of the first questions that may cross your mind is, \u201cdo I need medical detox or can I safely detox on my own\/at home?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you should seek detox treatment when detoxing from alcohol depends on a number of different factors, including how long you\u2019ve been drinking, how often you drink, other co-occurring disorders (such as anxiety or depression), how many times you\u2019ve tried to quit, and others. You should talk to your doctor or a professional addiction treatment provider about a detox plan for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Can I Detox at Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do a quick search online and you\u2019ll find that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000764.htm\">self-detoxing at home isn\u2019t recommended<\/a>&nbsp;unless you are under a doctor\u2019s care and have round-the-clock supervision. Even if you haven\u2019t been drinking for very long, detox symptoms can change quickly and may cause serious medical complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Detoxing at home without the assistance of a doctor or medications is often uncomfortable and can be dangerous. However, if you feel that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/safely-detox-alcohol-home\/\">detoxing from alcohol at home<\/a>&nbsp;is your only choice, it\u2019s critical that you do it safely, have a support system to rely on, and focus on staying healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Alcohol Detox Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol withdrawal is potentially life-threatening with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/side-effects\/health-problems-associated-with-heavy-drinking\/\">heavy drinking<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/am-i-an-alcoholic\/\">alcoholics<\/a>. Alcohol withdrawal can begin&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK441882\/\">within 6 hours<\/a>&nbsp;after your last drink. Symptoms can be most severe between&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK310652\/\">36 and 72 hours<\/a>&nbsp;after you stop drinking, and can continue for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK310652\/\">up to 10 days<\/a>. They can range from mild anxiety and shakiness to seizures and delirium tremens (DTs). For those considering starting a detox, it\u2019s important to know beforehand&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/coping-with-withdrawal\/\">what can help with alcohol withdrawal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"block-61ba529c3f093\" class=\"content-block accordion-block my-0 my-md-3 alignwide adtheme-accordion has-font-color text-default\">\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba529c3f093\" class=\"adtheme-accordion\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion Content Block\" role=\"group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"adtheme-accordion_item px-2 px-md-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_61ba529c3f093-accordion-item-0\" class=\"adtheme-accordion_title d-block text-decoration-none\" role=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" style=\"color: var(--bs-body-color);\">Alcohol Detox Symptoms<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba529c3f093-accordion-item-0\" class=\"collapse adtheme-accordion_content\"><p>Some of the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/alcohol-detox\/\">alcohol detox<\/a> symptoms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK310652\/\">include<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shakiness<\/li>\n<li>Sweating<\/li>\n<li>Mild anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Mood swings<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Clammy or pale skin<\/li>\n<li>Dilated pupils<\/li>\n<li>Rapid heart rate<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"adtheme-accordion_item px-2 px-md-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_61ba529c3f093-accordion-item-1\" class=\"adtheme-accordion_title d-block text-decoration-none\" role=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" style=\"color: var(--bs-body-color);\">Delirium Tremens<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba529c3f093-accordion-item-1\" class=\"collapse adtheme-accordion_content\"><p><a href=\"\/alcohol-abuse\/delirium-tremens-dts\/\">Delirium tremens<\/a> (DT) is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal and involves sudden and severe mental or nervous system changes. DT is a dangerous complication of alcohol withdrawal and can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>Delirium tremens typically occur when you stop drinking alcohol after a period of heavy drinking, especially if you don\u2019t eat enough food during that time. It\u2019s most commonly associated with people who have a history of attempting alcohol withdrawal. It may also be caused by a <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000766.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">head injury, infection, or illness<\/a> in people with a history of alcohol abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Delirium tremens symptoms can occur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482134\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">as early as 48 hours<\/a> after your last drink and can last <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482134\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">up to 5 days<\/a>. The most common symptoms of delirium tremens include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Body tremors<\/li>\n<li>Changes in mental function<\/li>\n<li>Agitation or irritability<\/li>\n<li>Confusion or disorientation<\/li>\n<li>Decreased attention span<\/li>\n<li>Deep sleep that lasts for several days<\/li>\n<li>Delirium<\/li>\n<li>Excitement<\/li>\n<li>Fear<\/li>\n<li>Hallucinations<\/li>\n<li>Increased activity<\/li>\n<li>Quick mood changes<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness.<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to light, sound, or touch<\/li>\n<li>Sleepiness or fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Seizures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>The Recovery Village 2020 Alcohol Survey Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/survey-reveals-risks-before-during-after-addiction\/\">surveyed 2,136 American adults<\/a>&nbsp;who either wanted to stop drinking alcohol or had already tried to (successfully or not). Of those surveyed, 1,559 had detoxed before. We asked them about their alcohol use, reasons for drinking, alcohol-related outcomes, health and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respondents\u2019 withdrawal symptoms lasted for an average of 4.83 days. For 95% of respondents, withdrawal symptoms lasted between 2\u20138 days. This range stayed the same whether they detoxed from home or at a medical facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respondents who had detoxed from alcohol reported experiencing the following withdrawal symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-columns-2\"><li><strong>1 in 2 respondents reported irritability (46.8%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 2 reported fatigue (42.3%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 2 reported sweating (44.9%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 2 reported stress or anxiety (48.6%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 3 reported hand tremors (33.5%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 4 reported nausea or vomiting (23.6%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 4 reported mood swings (23.6%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 5 reported rapid heart rate (22.9%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 8 reported hallucinations (13.4%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 10 reported Delirium tremens (DT) (11.4%)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>1 in 12 reported seizures (8.2%)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the board, heavy alcohol users reported withdrawal symptoms more than average. Heavy drinkers more than doubled their risk for hallucinations during detox, being 2.39 times more likely than other alcohol users to experience them. Compared to others during detox, heavy drinkers were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-columns-2\"><li><strong>90% more likely to experience Delirium Tremens<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>45% more likely to experience seizures<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>95% more likely to experience rapid heart rate<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>147% more likely to experience hand tremors<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>69% more likely to experience sweating<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>65% more likely to experience nausea or vomiting<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>35% more likely to experience irritability<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>28% more likely to experience fatigue<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>28% more likely to experience stress or anxiety<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>27% more likely to experience mood swings<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why You Should Seek Out Medical Help for Alcohol Detox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/treatment-rehab\/\">alcohol rehab<\/a>&nbsp;is always recommended when detoxing from alcohol, but it\u2019s especially beneficial for people with severe addictions or those who haven\u2019t been able to successfully detox on their own in the past. Seeking medical help for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/\">alcohol detox<\/a>&nbsp;helps ensure your safety and can be much more comfortable, which can also reduce the temptation to abandon the detox process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of medical treatment available: inpatient and outpatient. Each type of program has its own set of pros and cons, and ultimately, it\u2019s your decision as to what program is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"block-61ba52f03f095\" class=\"content-block accordion-block my-0 my-md-3 alignwide adtheme-accordion has-font-color text-default\">\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba52f03f095\" class=\"adtheme-accordion\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion Content Block\" role=\"group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"adtheme-accordion_item px-2 px-md-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_61ba52f03f095-accordion-item-0\" class=\"adtheme-accordion_title d-block text-decoration-none\" role=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" style=\"color: var(--bs-body-color);\">Inpatient Treatment<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba52f03f095-accordion-item-0\" class=\"collapse adtheme-accordion_content\"><p><a href=\"\/treatment-program\/inpatient-rehab\/\">Inpatient treatment<\/a> is most frequently recommended for people who have been drinking for a long time or who consumed excessive amounts of alcohol throughout their addiction.<\/p>\n<p>In inpatient treatment, you receive 24-hour care from a medical professional. Should you need it, a doctor can prescribe you medications that help you safely manage your withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Another benefit of inpatient treatment is that you\u2019ve removed from your old environment, temptations, triggers, and negative influences. For some people, it\u2019s difficult to be away from home, especially if you have a strong support system. However, if you don\u2019t have a positive support system at home, inpatient treatment gives you the opportunity to develop a strong support system of people who understand what you\u2019re going through.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"adtheme-accordion_item px-2 px-md-4 \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-block_61ba52f03f095-accordion-item-1\" class=\"adtheme-accordion_title d-block text-decoration-none\" role=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" style=\"color: var(--bs-body-color);\">Outpatient Treatment<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-block_61ba52f03f095-accordion-item-1\" class=\"collapse adtheme-accordion_content\"><p>If your addiction isn\u2019t as severe, <a href=\"\/treatment-program\/outpatient\/\">outpatient treatment<\/a> is another option. Outpatient detox consists of visiting a treatment facility on a regular basis as you\u2019re detoxing from alcohol. However, for the majority of the time, you\u2019ll detox at home. When you visit the treatment facility, you may be prescribed medications that help manage withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional benefits of entering an addiction treatment program include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-columns-2\"><li><strong>Medical stabilization<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Peer support<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A safe and structured environment<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Relapse prevention<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Therapeutic intervention<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Family support<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Continued, long-term treatment (aftercare).<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, only you can decide whether detoxing at home or entering an addiction treatment facility is right for you. However, entering an inpatient or outpatient treatment program is highly recommended and allows you to safely detox from alcohol while giving you the best chance at success in recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you need help deciding if an inpatient or outpatient program is right for you,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/contact\/\">reach out to our team<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about our individualized treatment plans and options that could work well for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_62b4cd1625d7c\" class=\"content-block top-reads-block py-4 px-3 px-md-4 has-background has-background-5-background-color alignnone adtheme-top-reads has-font-color text-default\">\t<div class=\"container-md\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 pt-3 pb-3 pb-md-5\">\n                <h2 class=\"block_title text-center\">\n                    Articles Related to Alcoholism                <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771115.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771115\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771115.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771115-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">Can I Detox From Alcohol At Home?<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>Alcohol detox isn\u2019t easy and not everyone can do it on their own. That is why alcohol detox and alcohol withdrawal treatment is administered by medical professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/safely-detox-alcohol-home\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-5055805_adobe_express-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pexels-ketut-subiyanto-5055805_adobe_express (1)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-5055805_adobe_express-1.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-5055805_adobe_express-1-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">Am I An Alcoholic?<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>Alcoholism takes many forms, and the stereotype doesn\u2019t always hold true. So when do a few drinks with friends become a full-blown alcohol addiction? How do you know if you are an alcoholic?<\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/am-i-an-alcoholic\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Untitled-design-3.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Untitled design (3)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Untitled-design-3.png 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Untitled-design-3-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">Repairing Liver Damage From Alcohol Use<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>While cirrhosis scars from excessive drinking are irreversible, quitting alcohol and leading a healthier lifestyle can help your liver heal from alcohol-related liver disease. <\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/repair-liver-alcohol-use\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443492.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443492\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443492.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-polina-tankilevitch-4443492-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">Foods to Eat When Detoxing From Alcohol<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>When detoxing, hydration is key. However, certain food groups also have benefits when it comes to helping with the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms and detoxification.<\/p>\n<\/div>                                                <div class=\"top-reads-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"top-reads-link fs-12px position-relative d-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/alcohol-abuse\/withdrawal-detox\/5-types-food-eat-detoxing-alcohol\/\" target=\"\">\n                            <span class=\"me-2\">Read More<\/span><em><\/em>\n                        <\/a><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 pb-4 mb-2\">\n                <div class=\"top-reads-block-wrapper d-flex align-items-top flex-column flex-sm-row\">\n                    <div class=\"top-reads-img-wrapper top-reads-img-wrapper me-3 me-lg-3 me-xl-5 ms-0 ms-xl-3\"><img width=\"270\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-joseph-redfield-2277923-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"pexels-joseph-redfield-2277923 (1)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-joseph-redfield-2277923-1.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-joseph-redfield-2277923-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/div>                    <div class=\"top-reads-info-block ms-0 ms-sm-3 ms-lg-3 ms-xl-5 me-0 me-xl-3 mt-3 mt-sm-0\">\n                        <div class=\"top-reads-title\">How Long Does Alcohol Detox &#038; Withdrawal Take?<\/div>                        <div class=\"top-reads-info\"><p>Detox from alcohol can begin within hours. Typically, alcohol withdrawal symptoms happen for heavier drinkers. 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