The following points of information on rum detox are prepared under the supervision of Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist Dr Bruce Trathen MBBS MRCPsych, and Senior Addictions Therapist David Goodlad FRSPH MA Dip. MBACP (Snr. Accred) UKRC NCAC CADC.

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What is a Rum Detox?

A rum detox refers to the process involved in helping a person to become completely free from alcohol. A rum treatment program aims to minimise the danger present during a rum detox and alleviate the unpleasantness by carefully managing the withdrawal symptoms.

Sudden withdrawal from alcohol can be fatal. Therefore, it is important that medication appropriate for rum detox is available to make the process as safe as possible whilst in the clinic. The medication typically used at a rum clinic to detox someone would be Librium, Diazepam, or sometimes a combination of the two. In cases where liver damage is present, some rum treatment programs may use other combinations of other drugs.

If rum is the drink of choice it is important to consider the number of units in a bottle of rum. On average a 70cl bottle of most spirits would contain around 28 units of alcohol. For a male to be classed as physically dependent on alcohol they would be drinking 100 units or more a week. For a female to be classed as physically dependent on alcohol they would be drinking 70 units or more a week.

When considering the number of units in rum it is clear to see that the level of physical dependence will be reached much more quickly than when drinking other alcoholic beverages such as wine. Therefore, it may be necessary to consider accessing treatment at a rum clinic.

When should someone be admitted to an addiction centre to detox from rum

Anyone who is physically addicted to alcohol can benefit from admission to a rum addiction centre. Addiction occurs when the person experiences withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is not present. This can be physical symptoms such as sweating, shaking, and vomiting, or psychological symptoms such as intensely obsessing about a substance, depression or anxiety. A rum rehab supports the individual in dealing with all symptoms.

Once the person becomes completely free from substances, rum treatment programs will focus on the psychological side of the dependence. This will usually combine several types of therapy, including group therapy, one-to-one therapy, educational seminars, and personal reflection. It is important that the person learns to understand the addiction and the reasons behind it in order to avoid relapse once they have left rum rehab.

How long can it take to detox from rum?

The length of the detoxification program in a rum addiction centre will depend both on the severity of the dependence and the individual's health. An alcohol detox will usually take between 7 and 10 days.

For the best outcome of success, detox should be accessed as part of a full psychological treatment programme. This is supported by the National Treatment Outcome Research Study (NTORS) in 1996 that showed those who completed a minimum of 28 days in a treatment centre were four times more likely to maintain abstinence than others.

Where to find Rum Addiction Centres in the UK

There are a number of different rum treatment programs available. When considering rum rehab, it is important that the treatment is tailored to the individual - addiction is different for each person; there is no “one-size-fits-all solution”. In order to find out the rum addiction rehab that represents the best chance of success for all concerned, call one of our experienced advisors. Our advice is all completely free and confidential.

Triage Healthcare offers an immediate response service. Our helpline is open 7 days a week, and has a 24 hour messaging service which will be responded to by one of our trained advisors as soon as possible should you call out of hours. When considering a private alcohol rehab center it is important to know exactly what you are getting for your money.

We are staffed by highly experienced and expert professionals in addiction medicine and counselling, who are ethically bound to give you advice according to the latest evidence of what works in rum addiction rehab, and who are not allowed to advise you according to a profit motive. Rather we will find you the best value rum rehab given your particular circumstances and wishes.

We understand that there may be concerns regarding treatment, particularly in terms of cost, location and success. That is why we are here. We can advise you on centres running individually tailored detox programmes. We can help all concerned decide on a comprehensive program that is affordable to your budget. You can telephone to speak with us straight away in confidence or email us with the guarantee of a timely response.

We have an in-depth knowledge of the full range of treatment services and programme options throughout the UK and abroad, and will advise you independently of any particular centre.

References

NTORS The National Treatment Outcome Research Study: Summary of the project, the clients, and preliminary findings: First Bulletin. (1996). Gossop, M., Marsden, J., Stewart, D., Edwards, C., Lehmann, P., Wilson, A., & Segar, G. Department of Health: London.

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