The Role of Detox in the Recovery Process
By Lara Schuster | Submitted On March 05, 2014
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For the millions of individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, making the decision to go to detox is both difficult and scary. Whether it is your first time entering detox or a second chance at getting clean and sober, understanding the process can help to ease your mind throughout the experience.
Detox and Rehab: …show more content…
A rehabilitation center is centered on promoting an individual's continued sobriety, whereas, the purpose of detox is to remove drugs, alcohol and their toxins from the body. It is the first step to sobriety.
Use of Medication during the Process
While there are many different methods available, most patients seek the help of a medical detox treatment which uses specific medication, some proprietary to the facility, during the process. The purpose of the medication is to relieve the painful withdrawal symptoms that many patients experience when they stop taking certain drugs and alcohol. Medical detox is a medically supervised procedure.
Fear of Painful Withdrawal
Sadly, the fear of painful withdrawal is the most common reason that many people give for not entering a detox treatment facility. Perhaps they have heard stories from others regarding the lack of care given to them while they suffered excruciating withdrawal.
The fact is that withdrawal differs with each patient and no two are the same. A contributing factor to how your withdrawal will be depends on the type of substance abuse/addiction, the severity of use and how long you have been using.
Withdrawal symptoms may include both physical and psychological symptoms including:
• Nausea/vomiting
•
By Lara Schuster | Submitted On March 05, 2014
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For the millions of individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, making the decision to go to detox is both difficult and scary. Whether it is your first time entering detox or a second chance at getting clean and sober, understanding the process can help to ease your mind throughout the experience.
Detox and Rehab: …show more content…
A rehabilitation center is centered on promoting an individual's continued sobriety, whereas, the purpose of detox is to remove drugs, alcohol and their toxins from the body. It is the first step to sobriety.
Use of Medication during the Process
While there are many different methods available, most patients seek the help of a medical detox treatment which uses specific medication, some proprietary to the facility, during the process. The purpose of the medication is to relieve the painful withdrawal symptoms that many patients experience when they stop taking certain drugs and alcohol. Medical detox is a medically supervised procedure.
Fear of Painful Withdrawal
Sadly, the fear of painful withdrawal is the most common reason that many people give for not entering a detox treatment facility. Perhaps they have heard stories from others regarding the lack of care given to them while they suffered excruciating withdrawal.
The fact is that withdrawal differs with each patient and no two are the same. A contributing factor to how your withdrawal will be depends on the type of substance abuse/addiction, the severity of use and how long you have been using.
Withdrawal symptoms may include both physical and psychological symptoms including:
• Nausea/vomiting
•