Alcohol Detox Center in San Diego, CA
Receive compassionate and personalized care in Encinitas
When you’re dealing with alcoholism, it’s easy to feel as though there’s no end in sight. But you don’t have to struggle forever or work through it alone.
At our alcohol rehab center in Encinitas (San Diego County), we provide you with all the tools, education, and guidance you need to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
alcohol ABUSE IN AMERICA
The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that around 15 million people ages 12 and above struggle with alcohol use disorder. The same survey reports that approximately 414,000 people ages 12 to 17 suffer from alcohol abuse.
Heavy or frequent drinking can put your health and the safety of those around you at risk. A combination of medication, counseling, behavioral therapy, and support groups is crucial to long-term recovery.
At our alcohol detox center in Encinitas, we follow a comprehensive approach to sobriety. From medically supervised detoxification to in-patient treatment, we’re here to offer the hands-on support you need.
Common symptoms of alcohol use disorder
Alcohol misuse ranges from mild to severe. Typical signs and symptoms may include:
● Unsuccessful attempts to limit the amount of alcohol consumption
● Feeling a strong urge or craving to drink alcohol
● Failing to meet major obligations at home, work, or school due to excessive alcohol use
● Continuous alcohol use despite physical, social, or interpersonal problems
● Using alcohol in unsafe situations, including swimming and driving
● Developing an increased tolerance to alcohol so you need more to feel its effect
● Experiencing withdrawal symptoms like shaking, insomnia, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, sweating, and nausea when the effects of alcohol are wearing off
Make the first step towards sobriety at our alcohol detox and rehab center in Encinitas, CA.
ALCOHOL
When you drink heavily and frequently, your body becomes physically dependent on alcohol and goes through withdrawal if you suddenly stop drinking. The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal range from mild to severe, and include:
- Headache
- Shaking
- Sweating
- Nausea or vomiting
- Anxiety and restlessness
- Stomach cramps and diarrhea
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Elevated heart rate and blood pressure
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually start within hours after you stop drinking, may peak in a day or two, and improve within five days. But in some alcoholics, withdrawal is not just unpleasant—it can be life-threatening.
The symptoms listed above may be a sign of a severe form of alcohol withdrawal called delirium tremens, or DTs. This rare, emergency condition causes dangerous changes in the way your brain regulates your circulation and breathing, so it’s important to get to the hospital right away.
TREATMENT?
If you’re a long-term, heavy drinker, you may need medically supervised detoxification. Detox can be done on an outpatient basis or in a hospital or alcohol treatment facility, where you may be prescribed medication to prevent medical complications and relieve withdrawal symptoms.
At Akasha Recovery, we can help you get the level of care you need!
While getting sober is an important first step, it is only the beginning of alcohol recovery. Rehab or professional treatment can get you started on the road to recovery, but to stay alcohol-free for the long term, you’ll need to build a new, meaningful life where drinking no longer has a place.
Cravings for alcohol can be intense, particularly in the first six months after you quit drinking. Good alcohol treatment prepares you for these challenges, helping you develop new coping skills to deal with stressful situations, alcohol cravings, and social pressure to drink.
Alcohol recovery is a process—one that often involves setbacks. Don’t give up if you relapse or slip. A drinking relapse doesn’t mean you’re a failure or that you’ll never be able to reach your goal. Each drinking relapse is an opportunity to learn and recommit to sobriety, so you’ll be less likely to relapse in the future.
DON’T JUST GET SOBER. CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
Our treatment process
Treatment for alcoholism typically has three stages:
Detoxification (detox): We’ll help you clear your body of alcohol and safely manage any withdrawal symptoms that occur.
Rehabilitation: This involves counseling and medications. Our clinical team will help you replace unhealthy drinking habits with positive behavioral responses and thought patterns. This treatment step can be done in-patient or out-patient.
Maintenance of sobriety: Returning to the real world after rehab may be challenging. At The Akasha Center, we’ll provide you with all the resources and aftercare guidance you need to ensure lifelong sobriety.
Why choose us
Located just a few minutes from the beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, the Akasha Recovery drug and alcohol rehab center offers you a serene and tranquil place for healing.
Our holistic approach means we treat the whole person instead of just the symptoms of alcoholism. We conduct bio-psycho-social assessments, guide you through drug and alcohol detox, and provide inpatient and outpatient treatments.
Recovery doesn’t end in rehab. We’ll help you develop a custom aftercare plan and help you prepare for independent sober living.