Drug and Alcohol Detox

One of the most disturbing aspects of drug and alcohol addiction is the overwhelming need to take the drug. Only when someone goes through a successful detox can the body rid itself of toxins and drug residues that build up in the fatty tissues and contribute to the physical craving for the substance.

Detox is phase one of drug withdrawal – the process of getting off the drugs. Without a thorough detox there is the possibility that the person will go back to using the drug after rehab.

Depending on the facility you choose for treatment detox can be accomplished through many methods. Treatments to alleviate physical symptoms of withdrawal to alcohol or other drugs are provided by most detox centers. To decrease the chances of relapse a good detox program will make counseling available during the drug and alcohol detox and help with the physical effects as well.

A successful drug and alcohol detox program will also make an effort to get to the root cause of the person’s addiction.

There are three separate stages of detox.

1. Medical Detox: Medical withdrawal needs to be supervised by a medical doctor. This is to protect the client as they complete phase one safely and with the least possible complications. This process can take several days.
2. Physical Detox: Developing a quality health regimen will be an important part of your detox stage. There are various methods of physical detox and each center has its own protocol. We recommend detox centers that use a drug-free and natural detox method.
3. Emotional Detox: Counseling during detox is extremely important to your emotional health. As you go through detox you will need emotional support due to the fact that you are eliminating something from your body that has been a necessary part for so long.

Addiction can be overcome and we will help you. Detox is an important part of your recovery.

Contact one our counselors for free information regarding detox programs today.

Call us on our toll-free number: 877-211-7428.

Drug Detox News:

01/09/2012 01:35 PM

First Nations meet to study drug detox solutions - CBC.ca

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01/19/2012 12:35 PM

Peekskill Man Seeks Rehab; Peekskill Woman Issued Jail Time - Patch.com

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01/15/2012 10:03 PM

Hospitals seek more beds as drug use rises - Newsday (subscription)

Newsday (subscription) Hospitals seek more beds as drug use rises Newsday (subscription) ... ridgely.ochs@newsday.com Two of the four hospitals on Long Island that have designated beds for drug detox or rehabilitation are asking the state to expand their number as a result of increasing drug abuse -- including of prescription painkillers. and more »

01/21/2012 07:09 AM

My life as a pokies addict: I lost everything I loved - Sydney Morning Herald

My life as a pokies addict: I lost everything I loved Sydney Morning Herald People were in drug detox, there were full-on personalities, scary people. At the meetings … some of the addicts would target the vulnerable people. And then you had to go to Bible studies and church as part of the treatment. and more »

01/22/2012 06:41 PM

My life as a pokies addict: I lost everything I loved - Flinders News

My life as a pokies addict: I lost everything I loved Flinders News People were in drug detox, there were full-on personalities, scary people. At the meetings … some of the addicts would target the vulnerable people. And then you had to go to Bible studies and church as part of the treatment.

01/25/2012 04:46 PM

What Do You Mean “NO SEX” for 30 Days!?!! - PsychCentral.com (blog)

PsychCentral.com (blog) What Do You Mean “NO SEX” for 30 Days!?!! PsychCentral.com (blog) Much like drug detox is the first step in recovery from substance abuse, sexual abstinence is not a cure for love and sex addiction but rather a useful step on the road to longer-term sobriety. In fact, the heavy lifting in sex and love addition ...

01/10/2012 01:41 PM

Ontario nurses blast gov't inaction on First Nations drug crisis - Montreal Gazette

Ontario nurses blast gov't inaction on First Nations drug crisis Montreal Gazette NAN has set up its own drug detox program which has successfully treated people in their own communities using the drug Suboxone. "Despite its cost-effectiveness and value as being least intrusive to community members, access to Suboxone is being ... and more »