Supporting Your Wife through Alcohol and Drug Detox
Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. But as a working mother, wife, and friend she is juggling several hats which can cause her to lose focus on herself. As a wife and mother, women tend to put everyone else’s needs before their own. This subconscious nature can lead to them internalizing their suffering and can lead to dependence on drugs and alcohol. As her husband, your support is crucial during her recovery.
Detox is the starting point to cleansing your mind and rebuilding a sober lifestyle. In order to begin the rehabilitation process, her mind must be cleansed of any addictive substance that can be altering her judgment and clouding her thought process. By starting the renewal internally, she will be able to give her body the clean, fresh start that she will need. Your wife’s detox process will depend on the type and severity of her addiction.
As her body begins to flush chemicals out it will seek to balance, causing the symptoms of withdrawals. Every body functions differently depending on the addiction, length of use, and amount used. Withdrawal symptoms can also be painful and life threatening. It is important for your wife to be in a medically accredited detox center such as Awakenings for Women, so that she is sure to receive the appropriate medical attention.
Drug and alcohol detox consists of three phases:
1. Evaluation
2. Stabilization
3. Preparing for a substance abuse treatment program
After your wife has completed detox she should immediately transition into treatment. Awakenings for Women has been providing a sober recovery program exclusively for women for over 12 years. Awakenings for Women is an exclusive addiction recovery house that has helped transform hundreds of former addicts through a program that is designed for a change that will last.
If your wife is currently suffering from alcohol or drug addiction, Awakenings for Women can help. Call our addiction helpline today at 1 (412) 822-0065 to learn how you can help save your wife.