Alcohol: Withdrawal, Detox, Treatment and Support

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Reviewed by: Vincent Conlon

  • Last Updated:
  • 7 November 2025

Alcohol use disorder can impact health, work and relationships fast. The safest way to move forward is to choose the right next step for your situation. If you are still drinking or have recently stopped, learn what withdrawal looks like and when it becomes dangerous. If you need medical help, see how supervised detox works and what to expect. If you are ready for rehab, compare our inpatient programme and aftercare.

If money is the blocker, check typical prices and what is included. You will also find quick answers to common questions and a checklist to help you start. Use the buttons below to jump straight to the page you need.

Programme pillars

Timeline, early and severe symptoms, DT risk, when to seek urgent care.

Withdrawal
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What medical detox involves, settings, medications, length, safety.

Detox
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Inpatient alcohol rehab in Cape Town, therapies, daily schedule, aftercare.

Treatment
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Typical prices in South Africa, what affects cost, what’s included, finance options.

Cost
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Early signs through to severe dependence, screening guidance, when to get help.

Symptoms
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Concise answers with links to the right page for detail.

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