An Overview of Detox
Receiving detoxification care off drugs and alcohol, begins the recovery from addiction. Detox washes the body of all toxic chemicals produced by drugs and alcohol. During the cleansing process, the body experiences withdrawal symptoms. Of course, withdrawal symptoms do vary depending on the person and on the substance abused. Likewise, symptoms depend on the length of time and amount of substance abused. Irrespective of the withdrawal severity, medical supervision is critical. When detox goes unsupervised it poses the potential for life-threatening complications, whereas utilizing medical treatment and supervision may prevent such complications.
Detoxification grants the body time to recuperate. Additionally, it allows any physical factors impacted and weakened by substance to build back strength. Whether substance abuse was short or long-term, when detoxification begins the body is forced into symptoms of withdrawal. Accordingly, managing the symptoms through medication can mitigate the symptoms if desired. However, medication management should only be dispensed and observed by certified medical professionals. Although medication eases unpleasant physiological, emotional and psychological symptoms as well as potentially prevents relapse, detox exclusively does not treat addiction.
Experiencing Withdrawal Symptoms
Having medical assistance and observation during withdrawal symptoms, makes the process tolerable and achievable. Similarly, experiencing symptoms with medical assistance provides a sense of security for overall psychological, physiological, and emotional wellness. Withdrawal symptoms cause discomfort and discontentment, that vary in severity levels. A few difficult physiological symptoms include, shakiness, loss of appetite, headaches, excessive sweating, tension, fatigues, muscle pain and stiffness. Psychological symptoms commonly include, irritability, sleep disturbances, depression, panic attacks, anxiety and hallucinations. Still the difficulty of symptoms will vary depending on a person’s condition. Medical supervision for detox from alcohol, opiates and benzodiazepines is vital, due to the withdrawal symptoms which can cause serious, potentially fatal consequences. Medical professionals that are certified are able to assist you during detox by giving you a sense of confidence, safety and comfort needed to complete the process successfully. In addition, medical professionals specialize in helping you cope with the symptoms of withdrawal.
What to Expect
Before detoxification, a client will undergo a specific evaluation by medical professionals. The evaluation procedure assists medical professionals with designing a treatment plan based on the substance(s) in a person’s system including an extensive history of the abuse. The abuse of multiple substances in a rehabilitation community remains common; similarly, with the combination of substance(s) and alcohol. Evaluating the details of a person’s use enables medical staff to provide specified detoxification strategies to meet an individual’s needs resulting in effective treatment.
Why is Detox Important?
Detox supports an initial resting period and prepares an individual with adequate health and wellness needed to enter their therapeutic rehabilitation. The starting stage of detox should never be confused with and considered treatment. The beginning of recovery and regaining wellness must start with the body Detoxing all toxic chemicals. People that do not receive treatment post detox are at high risk of involuntary relapse of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs treatment for addiction, we urge you to please call us (706)-203-6636 . Without treatment the negative consequences of addiction continue to rapidly progress.