Medical Drug Detoxification

Medical Drug Detoxification
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Medical drug detox is one of the most effective ways to break free from drugs of addiction like alcohol, cocaine, and opiates like heroin and prescription drugs. The latter two are especially physically addictive with intense detox periods that include both physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Medical detox can help diminish your experience of these symptoms and shorten the length of detox as well.

NOTE: It is never recommended that you attempt to detox at home alone. Always choose a medically supervised detox for best results and ultimate safety.

At Michael’s House, we offer a medical drug detox option as part of our drug and alcohol rehab. Contact us today for more information.

Medical Drug Detox: Physical Addiction

Physical addiction is the primary focus of any detox, including medical detox. The withdrawal symptoms you experience manifest differently depending upon your drug (or drugs) of choice, the amount or dose you were taking when you stopped, and the length of time you have been living with your addiction. During a medical detox, you may be given medication to minimize your experience of these symptoms. For example, you might be given something to help you sleep if one of your withdrawal symptoms is insomnia. In the case of opiate addiction, you may even be given a medication like methadone or Suboxone that will help you bypass the bulk of your withdrawal symptoms and do a slower detox over time.

Medical Drug Detox: Safety First

No matter which medications you are given, a medical detox means that you will be monitored regularly by medical professionals. If you have co-occurring psychological or medical disorders, then make sure to tell the doctor as these may cause complications as you detox.

In some cases, there are underlying medical conditions that have gone undiagnosed due to chronic drug addiction. These may cause problems during detox, which is why it is recommended that you never attempt to detox off of any addictive drug without the supervision of medical professionals.

Medical Drug Detox: Ensure Success

Another reason why a medical detox is advised over a “cold turkey” at-home detox is that it is very rare for those who try it alone to succeed. Without the support of peers going through the same thing and counselors trained in substance abuse treatment, it’s easy to give up. Also, with ready access to your connection or the corner store, it’s hard not to relapse when you feel so ill and know that the only thing you need to feel better is your drug of choice. When you choose a safe and controlled environment, you can guard against relapse. As long as you stay in your detox, you will successfully break your physical addiction to your drug of choice.

Medical Drug Detox at Michael’s House

If you’re ready to change your life and start over again without drugs and alcohol, it starts with a drug detox. Michael’s House can help you with that. Call us today at 1-877-345-8494 for more information about how we can help you start a new life with a medical drug detox.