In this initial phase of rehab for alcoholism, the resident will meet with a medical professional. They will give you an examination in which they will determine your medical wellbeing. They will also ask you a range of questions to try to determine your medical history as well as your experiences with alcohol. These questions will usually be related to how long you have been addicted for and whether or not you have a family history of addiction. You might even be asked if you are currently taking any other medication or have a chronic illness. During this assessment, a physical examination might also be required and sometimes the clinician will ask for a urine sample. You might also be asked about your mental health as well, as this can sometimes be closely linked to alcohol addictions.

This might be the part of your rehab from alcoholism that you are worried about the most but it is one of the most important parts of anyone’s treatment. This will be a medical detox, so it is one that the clinicians will have created. Therefore, you can have some peace of mind knowing that it is completely safe. Lots of people tend to worry about their detox from alcohol as they are likely to experience some of the common withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can be very unpredictable and will range from mild to severe. Thankfully, though, as you will be taking part in this medical detox surrounded by trusted professionals who have plenty of experience, you will be in the best possible position to make it to the end without relapsing. This phase of the treatment lasts for between three to seven days. In some more extreme cases, it may last longer.