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Fear during Alcohol Detoxification: Views from the Clients’ Perspective

The University of Birmingham, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, UK

Alex Copello

The University of Birmingham, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, UK, a.g.copello{at}bham.ac.uk

Jim Orford

The University of Birmingham, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, UK

Little is known about fears experienced during alcohol detoxification. Using qualitative research this preliminary study analysed descriptions of fears during one-to-one interviews about the experience of undertaking alcohol detoxification. Fears about detoxification centred around four main areas: the setting in which the process takes place, the physical consequences of withdrawal, the medication given to manage detoxification and the experience of future daily living without alcohol. The findings suggest that particular attention needs to be paid to the environmental setting of detoxification and the personal meaning of receiving medical care for withdrawal. In addition, more integration of relapse prevention work into the earliest stages of alcohol-related treatment and the provision of accurate information about detoxification may prove effective in reducing fears about the process.

Key Words: alcohol • detoxification • fear • withdrawal

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 10, No. 4, 503-510 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105305053414


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