Alcohol Detox

Alcohol Detox in Fort Lauderdale

72h

highest-risk window for delirium tremens

Severe alcohol withdrawal is medically dangerous. We never recommend doing it alone.

Withdrawal Timeline

What happens, when

Onset

6–12 hours

Mild symptoms begin: anxiety, nausea, insomnia, sweating.

Peak

12–48 hours

Symptoms intensify. Tremors, hallucinations, and seizure risk are highest.

DT window

48–72 hours

Highest risk for delirium tremens — requires continuous medical monitoring.

Resolution

5–7 days

Acute symptoms subside. Sleep, appetite, and mood begin to stabilize.

Withdrawal Symptoms

What you may feel

  • · Tremors and sweating
  • · Anxiety and irritability
  • · Nausea and headache
  • · Insomnia and restlessness
  • · Elevated heart rate and blood pressure
  • · Risk of seizures or delirium tremens (DTs) without medical supervision

Our Approach

How we treat it

Severe alcohol withdrawal is medically dangerous and should never be attempted alone. At Alora, our medical team uses benzodiazepine tapering protocols and supportive medications to manage every stage of withdrawal. You are monitored continuously by nurses and physicians trained in addiction medicine.

Medication Options

What we may use, and why

Benzodiazepines (taper)

Prevent seizures and reduce agitation during acute withdrawal.

Naltrexone

Reduce alcohol cravings post-detox.

Acamprosate

Support neurochemical recovery during early sobriety.

FAQ

Common questions

Don't detox alone.

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Call (954) 869-9759