What you need to know
before you decide.
Clinical guides written for people who are considering stopping drinking and want honest, evidence-based information about what that involves. All content is for general guidance, not a substitute for a clinical assessment.
The honest answer to whether home alcohol detox is safe, including who it is not appropriate for, what clinical supervision means, and how Ash Rehab manages risk.
What to expect during alcohol withdrawal from the first 6 hours to day 7 and beyond. Includes PAWS, seizure risk, delirium tremens, and when to seek emergency help.
A clear, honest guide to when home alcohol detox is not safe, including the specific clinical exclusion criteria and what the right alternative pathway looks like.
A step-by-step guide to what a medically supervised home alcohol detox actually involves, from assessment to aftercare.
Eight key questions to ask before choosing a private alcohol detox provider. CQC registration, medical oversight, prescribing governance, and safeguarding explained.
Yes, for suitable patients. Find out when home alcohol detox is a safe alternative to hospital detox, and what clinical oversight is required.
A clear guide to the medication used during medically supervised alcohol detox, including chlordiazepoxide (Librium), how it works, and what else may be prescribed.
How long does a medically supervised alcohol detox take? The answer depends on your level of dependence. Most programmes last 7–10 days. Here's what to expect.
Completing a detox is the first step. Find out what happens next: relapse prevention, medication, therapy, and long-term recovery support.
Yes. Home alcohol detox with Ash Rehab is completely confidential. Find out exactly how we protect your privacy and what GDPR means for your medical information.
A prescribing doctor.
From your sofa.
Your first assessment is a 25-minute video call with a GMC-registered prescriber. No waiting room, no clinic, no disclosure to anyone you have not chosen to tell. Four short questions, answered honestly, will tell us whether a home detox is the right setting for this moment in your life.