Consultation with full assessment
Treatment begins with a conversation with a licensed healthcare professional who conducts a private evaluation—usually over the phone. You’ll be asked several questions about your drinking history, current symptoms, mental health, and medical background. Your answers help us determine the right level of care, so it’s important to be completely honest. If you’re not truthful, we won’t have an accurate picture of your needs. But with honesty, we can identify patterns in your behavior and health risks to make sure we provide the safest detox plan possible.
Creation of personalized treatment plan
A Walnut Creek in-home detox nurse will assess your medical history and develop a unique tapering program just for you. You may also receive prescriptions for certain medications like naltrexone or benzodiazepines. These medicines curb cravings and help manage withdrawal symptoms, which is particularly important during the early stages of detox. Studies show that people who use medication-assisted treatment have a higher chance of staying sober.
Licensed nurses provide care in your home
You’ll have a private nurse on-site 24/7 as you detox at home. The nurse will check your vitals, ask you questions about your symptoms, administer medications (if needed), and monitor your overall progress. Feel free to share any special requests with your nurse, like adjusting the room temperature or dimming the lights, to make the detox more comfortable. Your nurse can step in right away if you face high blood pressure or intense anxiety.
If you experience severe withdrawal symptoms, your nurse will stay by your side. They will monitor your vital signs and check your responsiveness to catch seizures, delirium tremens, or dangerous spikes in blood pressure early. This makes the detox much safer by preventing medical emergencies and also more comfortable by addressing symptoms before they escalate.
Your nurse may also provide advice on healthy eating and staying hydrated; these are two key factors that greatly impact your recovery process. They can even track your sleeping patterns to spot disruptions and improve rest quality. Their goal is to teach you coping mechanisms and healthy habits that increase your ability to stay sober.
Although some individuals require more time, most people finish their at-home alcohol withdrawal therapy in five to seven days. Being able to rest in your own bed with the support of family and a licensed nurse will make the whole process much easier and more comfortable. You won’t have to worry about getting out of bed to go to doctor appointments or fill prescriptions. Your nurse will take care of everything for you.
Ongoing care planning and specialist referrals
After you complete your detox, your nurse will connect you with a variety of aftercare resources, like outpatient programs and peer support groups. These services have a laser-focused mission to support people who’ve recently completed alcohol detox. They provide guidance for staying sober through the use of therapy, relapse prevention strategies, and community support. Building a strong network of positive influences around you will help hold you accountable and give you a better chance of long-term success.
We will always emphasize the importance of: