No. Even though you might think that you no longer want to drink, your body needs time to adjust to the new lifestyle. During this period of adjustment, you could experience uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, depression, irritability and restlessness. You will also need to learn how to cope with these feelings without turning to alcohol.
If you continue to drink after completing a detoxification programme, you will probably find yourself experiencing withdrawal symptoms. This includes headaches, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, sweating, shivering, tremors, muscle cramps, dizziness, confusion, agitation, diarrhoea, heart palpitations, hot flushes and cold sweats. If you try to stop drinking before the withdrawal symptoms subside, you run the risk of developing delirium tremens, a potentially fatal medical emergency.
In addition, if you continue to drink even after completing a detoxification program, you will still need to undergo a formalised recovery programme. This involves learning coping strategies and skills so that you can maintain abstinence.
If you decide to abstain from alcohol permanently, you should seek out support groups and counselling services. They will help you deal with any emotional problems that arise and provide you with information about other substances that cause health problems.