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Alcohol detox is when you take a short course of medication to minimise the worst effects of alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol detox does not magically stop someone drinking but gets alcohol out of their system so they can focus on rehabilitation and life without drink.

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If you're regularly drinking heavily, you could be seriously risking your health and even your job, relationships and mental health. Drinking above the limits outlined by the Government can be potentially hazardous - currently the limits are 21 units of alcohol per week for men and 14 for women (with no more than four or three units per day respectively).

Minimise alcohol health risks

The health risks associated with heavy drinking are reason enough alone to consider alcohol detox. It increases the risks of developing serious illness such as cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatic damage, some cancers, heart conditions and more.

Statistics suggest that a third of men and one in seven women regularly drink too much. Experts suggest that the more alcohol you drink, the greater the risks to your health.

Avoid personal problems

As well as health issues, problem drinking can also trigger a range of personal problems. For example, people who get very drunk may say or do things which they regret. Heavy drinking is often associated with violence and arguments.

In addition heavy drinking can cause people to miss work or not perform as well as usual when they are there.

Heavy drinking can also cause problems between friends, couples and families. Others may become annoyed by someone's drinking and alcoholism can also lead to secrecy and lying which weakens trust in relationships.

Alcohol is expensive and those who are dependent on alcohol may find that they are spending more than they can afford on drink. Debt or lack of money can cause stress which then encourages more drinking, leading to a vicious cycle.

Beat alcohol addiction

In many cases, alcohol detox as well as therapy and aftercare can help people beat alcohol addiction and stay off drink permanently. Many people who are alcoholic drink every day and often drink to beat unpleasant (and potentially very serious) withdrawal symptoms. It's estimated that around 2% of women are alcoholics and up to 6% of men.

It's important to note that anyone who is dependent on alcohol should always seek medical advice before stopping drinking. You may well be able to do it at home but a doctor will ensure that you stop drinking safely - suddenly stopping can be very dangerous.