Initial assessment
You’ll speak with a licensed consultant through a confidential evaluation, usually by phone. This assessment gives the clinical team a chance to review your medical history, drinking level, and lifestyle to determine what type of in-home detox support you need. Being completely honest with your answers is essential. Your input significantly impacts what level of medical supervision and personalized care you’ll receive. If you share certain symptoms or past relapse patterns, we’ll know to recommend a higher level of monitoring or extended care.
Personalized detox planning
An in-home detox nurse in Boston will create a custom-designed tapering schedule based on your health profile. If withdrawal symptoms become severe or cravings intensify, the medical team may prescribe certain medications like benzodiazepines or naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings.
On-site medical supervision & aftercare
Your private nurse will conduct regular visits to your home to check your vitals, administer medication, and deliver IVs if needed. A lot of our clients request anti-nausea medication or anxiety-reducing support to make the detox even more comfortable and manageable. The nurses’ quick response time is key to addressing complications like dehydration or high blood pressure with expert medical intervention.
Many of our clients who experience severe withdrawal symptoms or have a history of relapse have a nurse stay with them 24/7 as they detox. The medical supervision they provide makes the whole process much safer by catching and managing risks early. Their goal is to make the detox as comfortable and stable as possible.
In addition to adjusting your tapering schedule and administering prescribed medications as needed, your nurse may also give you nutritional guidance and hydration support. They can help track sleep patterns so that you have a better understanding of your recovery progress when reflecting on how your body responds. And as you go through each stage of detox, you’ll learn about healthy coping strategies so that you don’t fall back into old habits.
The majority of people complete their at-home alcohol withdrawal treatment within five to seven days, but some take longer. Resting in your own bed with family or friends nearby makes alcohol detox feel safer and more supportive. Our nurses are ready to stay by your side no matter how long your detox takes. They’ll slowly adjust your alcohol taper schedule at a pace that fits your physical and mental condition, which is essential for minimizing withdrawal symptoms and preventing complications.
Once you’ve completed the process, your nurse will connect you with aftercare resources that focus specifically on helping people who’ve recently detoxed from alcohol. The ongoing support you receive through these services makes it much easier to stay sober long term. For example, by regularly attending group therapy or peer support meetings, you’ll surround yourself with people like you who understand what you’re going through. Connecting with a strong recovery community helps you avoid triggers and relapse, so you have a better chance of maintaining lasting sobriety.
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