A brief intervention process lasts about 5 to 10 minutes, and covers risks with your amount of drinking as well as reducing the amount.
You can record how many cups of alcohol you drink a week to a 'drinking diary' and may get some tips about social drinking.
They are treatment options if you're:
• Drinking more than the low risk levels of alcohol – 14 units per week
• Finding alcohol-related problems to your health
• Alcohol dependency
Cutting alcohol will bring benefits to your health. However, moderation is often a first step on the way to abstinence. Abstinence may also be chosen if you have been unsuccessful with moderation before.
If you depend on alcohol, you will be suggested to seek medical advice for your withdrawal.
Where detox is carried out
Your detoxification will be determined by your level of alcohol dependency. In some cases, you should be able to detox at home without medication use.
If your use of alcohol is high or you have experienced withdrawal symptoms before, you can also able to detox at home with medication to ease withdrawal symptoms. If your dependency is seriously, you need to go to a hospital or medical center to detox.
Withdrawal symptoms
Your withdrawal symptoms will be worst at the first 48 hours, usually taking three to seven days from your last drink moment.
You will meet disturbed sleep + waked up several times during the night. This is expected, and your normal sleep will return within a month. Try to eat regular meals, your appetite will return gradually. Avoid driving or heavy operating if you're taking medication to ease your withdrawal symptoms.
Detox can be a stressful time. You can relieve stress by reading, listening to music, going for a walk, and taking a shower.
Withdrawal from alcohol is an important initial step to overcome your alcohol-caused problems. However, withdrawal is not effective by itself. You'll need further treatment and support in the long term.
