Private Alcohol Home Detox
Support to Stop Drinking in the Privacy of Your Own Home
If staying in residential rehabilitation feels difficult because of children, employment, caring responsibilities or other commitments, alcohol home detox may offer a more practical alternative.
Sobriety & Wellbeing provides regular personal contact and dedicated support throughout your detox.
Medical assessment and prescribing are provided separately by a GMC-registered doctor. Any prescribed medication is dispensed and delivered by a pharmacy.
Our alcohol home-detox service is available to suitable adults across England and Wales.
What Is an Alcohol Home Detox?
Alcohol home detox allows a suitable person to complete a prescribed alcohol-withdrawal plan at home rather than staying in a residential treatment facility.
Suitability and the individual prescribed plan are determined through a medical assessment.
Home detox is not appropriate for everyone. Your individual circumstances must be considered before a detox can be arranged.
Why Some People Choose Alcohol Home Detox
Remain in Familiar Surroundings
You can complete the detox in the privacy of your own home, surrounded by familiar people and belongings.
Stay Closer to Your Family
For parents and carers, an extended residential stay may be difficult to arrange. Home detox can allow suitable clients to remain closer to their families, provided that appropriate childcare, caring and support arrangements are in place.
Maintain Greater Privacy
Some people feel more comfortable receiving support privately at home rather than entering a residential facility.
Fit the Detox Around Your Circumstances
A home-based service may be easier to arrange around employment, family or caring responsibilities. You must still allow sufficient time to rest and follow the instructions provided.
A Home-Based Alternative to Residential Treatment
Because home detox does not include accommodation and round-the-clock residential facilities, it may cost less than residential rehabilitation. The overall cost will depend on your individual requirements.
Speak to Our Team in Confidence
Contact us to discuss your circumstances and the next steps available.
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
People who have become physically dependent on alcohol may experience withdrawal symptoms after reducing or stopping drinking.
Common alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include:
Shaking or tremors
Sweating
Anxiety or agitation
Nausea or vomiting
Headaches
Difficulty sleeping
A racing heartbeat
Reduced appetite
Irritability
Difficulty concentrating
More serious symptoms can include:
Hallucinations
Seizures
Severe confusion
Loss of consciousness
Delirium tremens
Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous and, in some circumstances, life-threatening. Do not suddenly stop drinking without medical advice if you may be physically dependent on alcohol.
Call 999 or go to A&E if you or someone else experiences a seizure, hallucinations, severe confusion, loss of consciousness or another medical emergency.
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline
Withdrawal experiences vary. A general timeline cannot predict exactly what an individual will experience.
Approximately 6 to 12 Hours
Early withdrawal symptoms may begin after reducing or stopping alcohol. These can include shaking, sweating, anxiety, nausea, headaches and difficulty sleeping.
The First 48 Hours
Symptoms may become more noticeable during the first two days. This is also a period when serious withdrawal complications can occur in some people.
Approximately 3 to 7 Days
For many people, physical withdrawal symptoms begin to improve during this period. However, disrupted sleep, anxiety, low mood or cravings may continue for longer.
The length of the prescribed detox is determined according to your individual circumstances. Do not change the prescribed plan unless instructed by the prescribing doctor.
Is Home Detox Suitable for Everyone?
No. Whether detox at home is appropriate depends on your alcohol use, withdrawal history, physical and mental health, current medication, home circumstances and available support.
A suitable adult—such as a partner, relative, friend or carer—must be available throughout the agreed detox period.
Medical suitability is determined following an individual assessment. If home detox is not appropriate, a different treatment setting may be recommended.
Understanding the Cost
The overall cost of alcohol home detox can vary according to your individual requirements and the arrangements needed.
Before you agree to proceed, we will explain the cost of the service and any known costs payable separately.
If the medical assessment identifies additional medication, monitoring equipment or further professional support that may be required, the applicable cost will be explained before it is arranged.
Contact us for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your circumstances.
Take the First Step
You do not have to wait until alcohol has affected every part of your life before asking for help.
Contact Sobriety & Wellbeing for a free and confidential consultation. We will listen, answer your initial questions and explain the available options.