Drug & Alcohol Detoxification


There are different levels and types of detoxification for alcohol and other drugs. The type of care needed may depend on what substances are being used as well as any medications, how long and how often is is being used and the individual's body make-up.

Common detox procedures include a social detox, also known as a drug-free withdrawal, where it is done in a residential setting with monitoring of vital signs and proper sleep and nutrition. There is also a medical detox, where they have to be weaned down in a medically-monitored environment due to the severity of the withdrawal symptoms and possibly given short-term substitute drugs to counter these symptoms. There are also more long-term natural detox methods that include detoxifying foods and supplements as well as a body cleansing process such as biophysical therapy.



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Detoxification Methods for Different Drugs


Stimulants such as cocaine, crack, ecstasy, prescription amphetamines and methamphetamines don't require a medical detox. Withdrawal from these drugs may include heavy mental symptoms but the physical symptoms usually require adequate food and rest to immediately overcome.

Alcohol can be a mixed bag, as well as most opiates. The reason for this is that they each have the potential to have very severe withdrawal symptoms that would require a medically-monitored detox but yet millions of people withdraw from these substances in a social setting each year as well.

The trickiest category can be prescription drug addiction. Many of today's medications can have extremely dangerous and harmful side effects and withdrawal symptoms. Drugs like benzodiazapines, antidepressants and antipsychotics all can be very damaging in the withdrawal process.

If there is ever any question, consult a qualified medical professional to see what type of detoxification would be best. We can help find one for you.