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Alcohol withdrawal can be difficult to manage without the right support. At San Antonio Recovery Center, we offer alcohol detox with clinical oversight from day one.
Going through alcohol withdrawal can take a serious toll on your body and health. You may experience uncomfortable physical symptoms, emotional distress, and intense cravings. Alcohol detox gives you a calm environment to start your recovery safely.
At SARC, we help you:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Alcohol detox is focused on keeping you safe, and stable. Our team will ask about your drinking habits, health history, symptoms, and goals before designing a custom care plan.
Staff monitor your symptoms and may use medication support when it is clinically appropriate.
Support may help with shaking, sweating, nausea, anxiety, sleep issues, and cravings.
Stepping away for alcohol detox offers a pause from everyday stresses and triggers that make quitting challenging.
Your team will help determine what the best course of action is next, such as residential treatment, PHP, or IOP.
OUR FACILITY
Take a closer look at San Antonio Recovery Center and the supportive space where detox treatment takes place. Our goal is to help you feel safe and welcome throughout the program.
LEVELS OF CARE
Full-time inpatient drug rehab where you reside on-site. Receive daily therapy, and recovery support.
PHP is typically the next step after detox. This offers daytime treatment while you live at home.
Step down to IOP care for more flexible outpatient drug rehab with therapy and group support.
You can get dual-diagnosis care for mental health needs, if substance use is the primary diagnosis.
Family counseling can help your loved ones understand recovery and work toward healthy relationships.
REVIEWS
Many individuals and families turn to San Antonio Recovery Center for kind care, structured treatment, and support during a difficult time.
Got me sober. Great place.
— Charles B., Google Review
This place is awesome! I would recommend it to anyone that needs help. It’s like no other rehab
— Jennifer R., Google Review
This is a great place to help get your life in order after addiction and the staff is so friendly.
— Kaylin L., Google Review
SARC is an amazing program. It has saved my life. All the people are amazing!!!
— Jenna T., Google Review
Essential connection and inspiration for recovery!
— Betsy B., Google Review
Amazing facility to get sober and learn the tools to stay sober
— Austin B., Google Review
LEVELS OF CARE
The process starts when you reach out. Our knowledgeable staff will go over your history and needs to create a personalized treatment plan for you.
Give our admissions team a call to discuss your situation and ask any questions about detox.
Our staff can verify your insurance over the phone and review your benefits so you understand your coverage.
We take time to learn about your alcohol use, symptoms, past medical history, and goals for treatment.
You’ll begin your detox with clinical staff watching for any changes in your withdrawal symptoms.
We can help recommend next steps and help you transition into an alcohol rehab program.
Once detox and treatment are over, you can continue to support yourself with regular therapy and support groups.
San Antonio Recovery Center works with many major insurance providers. Our admissions team can help you check your benefits and understand your coverage.
Curious about alcohol detox in San Antonio? San Antonio Recovery Center offers medical detox for people who want to stop drinking in a safer, more structured treatment setting. Let our team support you during withdrawal and help you plan what comes next.
Early withdrawal symptoms include shaking, sweating, nausea, anxiety, headaches, insomnia, and intense alcohol cravings. Symptoms can start as early as a few hours after your last drink.
Alcohol withdrawal lasts for most people for several days; however, some symptoms can linger for weeks. How long you experience symptoms can vary depending on your drinking history, health, and how your body reacts to quitting.
A medical detox program is usually the safest option, especially if you are a heavy drinker or experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Staff can monitor you and respond if your symptoms become severe.
Yes, some people experience seizures due to alcohol withdrawal. For this reason, you should never detox at home if you have been drinking heavily for years.
Delirium tremens, also known as DTs, is a serious form of alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms include confusion, fever, shaking, hallucinations, and other dangerous health issues.
When appropriate, we can provide medication during your detox. Your care team will assess your health history and needs before deciding if medication is right for you.
After detox, you and your team can discuss next steps. Many people continue with residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care.
Most major insurance plans will cover alcohol detox, but it depends on your plan. SARC can verify your benefits before you start treatment.
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