how long does it take to detox
Anesthesia-assisted rapid detox is rapid detox (described above) that occurs while under general anesthesia. While this method of detox is ultra rapid â with physical elimination of the drug from the body in as little as 4 to 8 hours â it is also highly risky. As many as 8.6% of subjects who underwent anesthesia-assisted rapid detox in one study either developed cardiac arrest or died.5.
It is important to keep in mind that detox is just the initial step on the long road of recovery. Detox marks the abrupt ending of alcohol intake and is necessary for the body to cleanse itself of all traces of alcohol. The detox process usually takes  seven to 10 days. Rehab programs, however, usually last a minimum of 30 to 45 days.