What is Detox

Detox, or detoxification, is the method of allowing the body to clean itself and remove all traces of drugs or other substances, while dealing with the symptoms of withdrawal, caused by the detox, or cease of drug abuse. Often times, detox is the first step in a drug rehab program and is usually followed by other drug treatment therapies including behavioral therapy, and sometimes the use of medication throughout the detox to minimize the painful symptoms.

 

The detox process needs to be under medical supervision in order to avoid any serious health problems. The patient’s body feels like they need the substance, therefore detox can be very devastating to the body. Detox attempted on one’s own is not recommended due to the potential of very serious side effects.

 

Detox could be done under a medical professional’s care, in an outpatient process, where the patient does not need to remain at a facility.Addiction to prescription drugs like Oxycontin, Xanax, Vicodin and Lortab, all require supervised medical drug detox. The process of drug detox that needs to be medically supervised includes the need to closely monitor the administering of medications.

 

Drug detox is done as the first step in any rehabilitation program because any presence of drugs in an individual’s body will keep the body and person craving drugs. Also, a person who is still under any influence of drugs will not be physically or mentally ready to begin the process of drug rehabilitation, thus making drug detox the first and most important start to any drug addiction treatment.

 

Remember; don’t try to go through with the process of detox on your own. You need to consult a doctor first to avoid any major complications. The detox for some drugs is less painful and risky than others, so to be safe, be sure that you receive the needed care during the detox process, and that it is followed by some kind of rehab. Otherwise, you will most likely find yourself going through the pains and discomfort of withdrawal and detox more than once; Be successful the first time.

 

Out Patient Detox Program

Problems with Heroin, Oxycontin, Percocet, Lorcet,

Vicodin or other narcotics?

Referral available to a specialized Medical Doctor.

Suboxone Certified Physician