During a detox, you are transferred from alcohol to another drug, usually the benzodiazepine Valium or Librium. Then, over the course of a week, the medication is reduced slowly, allowing your brain to adapt and recover. You do lose a week and it’s not exactly enjoyable but the main thing is, it prevents any serious medical events. There is a downside: some people do find it hard to come off the anti-withdrawal medication.
