shipo

I was wondering if anyone has experienced a home detox program...I'm in Australia and have yet to discuss the issue with my doc but I would most appreciate any input regarding home detox.
I'm an agoraphobic/ panic disorder sufferer and also an alcoholic..Inpatient treatment is an impossibility.
Cheers Paul

1_day@_a_time

Paul, it can be very dangerous..........what did you find out about that program?

Tom

Anna

Hi Shipo,

I detoxed and got off alcohol at home by myself. I wouldn't recommend it though. You really should talk to your dr because detoxing from alcohol can be dangerous.

shipo

Mate i couldn't get the 800 number to work for me..I'm not sure what i should be tackling first my agoraphobia or my alcoholism?? I will not attempt detox alone..What I'm driving at here is programs I've seen on the net that will do a home detox under medical supervision...Seems the USA has many and I was hoping someone may have tried this and what their thoughts were on home detox.
I appreciate all advise and thanks again Tom
Cheers Paul

Rowan

Hi Paul,

It's an interesting question - one that I unfortunately don't have any experience with.
Hopefully you will find something close by that meets your needs - it's an excellent idea, for those who need it and can do it.
Let us know what you find out.

Rowan

Dee74

Hi Paul,
I've never heard of anything like this in Aus, but it stands to reason there must be, surely ?

I'll keep my eyes open, and let you know if I see anything...

D

GlassPrisoner

+ 1

It wasn't fun. It was really dangerous. My blood pressure was 210/160.....My story is somewhere in the "what to expect" thread.

See a Doctor. De-tox from alcohol, I've read,is more dangerous than de-toxing from herion. You can stroke out, have a heart attack, or go into seizures.

mimi54321

I guess it depends on how much you are drinking.

I did a home detox a few weeks ago, it was supervised in that I had to meet with the help centre every day, it was over 5 days and I was given librium to help with the withdrawal effects. A high dose on Day 1 and then it decreases raidly over the course of 5 days. Librium is brilliant for helping with side effects. I think it is dangerous to go cold turkey without some kind of medication.

I also had to do it in a safe environment where there is someone who is 'responsible' for being there especially during the first couple of days. I was lucky enough to be able to stay at my sisters.

You should definitely do it under some kind of professional supervision.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

M xx