Drug Detox Programs

Detox - let's be honest - isn't fun, but it is quite necessary if your goal is to start a better life through recovery. Simply put, detox is a cleansing process, through which the toxins that have accumulated in your body from substance abuse are safely removed. The other pieces of drug rehab, such as counseling, only work if the drugs are out of your system.
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At times detox will be unpleasant, but it's still very much worth it.

Drug Detox Picture. Think of the last cavity you had filled at the dentist. Chances are, that wasn't the most enjoyable experience - but letting the cavity grow, and ultimately rot your tooth would have been much more painful at the end of the day.

If left untreated, your addiction will do far worse than ruin your teeth - it will ruin your entire life.

Now think of the qualities you'd look for in a dentist. Some of them, such as the proper level of experience, and a commitment to minimizing patient discomfort, are EXACTLY the things you should look for in a detox facility.

Other qualities you should look for in a detox include:

24-hour medical supervision
Individualized treatment plans
Physicians certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (A.S.A.M.)
A location within an accredited drug and alcohol rehab center - detox is most successful when included in a comprehensive drug rehab stay.
The complete removal of drug residuals. Without this step, drug residuals can stay in your body and cause cravings for years after drug use has ceased.

Let us find the right drug detox program for you.

Every person is different. At Treatment Solutions Network, we take the time to get to know our clients, so that we can steer them to the drug detox that best fits their needs. Call us today at 877-417-6237.

How long does detox take?

The most accurate answer is, it depends. The length is a detox program is based on a number of factors: the intensity and history of the client's addiction, their physical makeup, and the specific drug that is being cleansed from the body. Generally speaking, the average drug detox program lasts anywhere from several days to two weeks.

Here are some common types of detox:

Alcohol Treatment Detox Programs: Lasting between three and seven days, alcohol detox may include symptoms such as sweats, nausea, vomiting or tremors, with the possibility of convulsions or seizures. Thankfully, the best alcohol rehab facilities offer their patients medication that will minimize, and in some cases almost eliminate, these withdrawal symptoms. Residential-style detox offers the added benefit of therapy sessions and group interaction as the client gets clean.

Cocaine and Crack Detox: The psychological pull of these drugs is just as much a hurdle as the physical cravings, and detox may include symptoms such as anxiety, depression, angry outburst, and disturbed sleep. During detox, a patient may be given other drugs to reduce these symptoms. Detox usually lasts between three and five days.

Heroin and Opiate Detox: Intense, flu-like symptoms are often the side effects of kicking your heroin/opiate habit. These include running nose, watery eyes, and vomiting. Drugs such as Suboxone may be used to ease the detox process for addicts. Medical supervision is important - self-performed heroin detox simply doesn't work. It is very important that opiate detox be followed by an addiction recovery program.

Marijuana Detox: Marijuana can be very psychologically addictive. For a period of three to five days, marijuana addicts undergoing detox may experience intense cravings and thoughts about the drug. Certain medications may be prescribed to help the client get through this withdrawal period.

Ecstasy and Club Drug Detox: Primarily psychiatric in nature, detox from ecstasy and other club drugs may include symptoms such as depression, problems sleeping, and difficulty concentrating. Severe physical symptoms are uncommon. Ecstasy detox may also be affected by the fact that street-level ecstasy is frequently diluted with other stimulants the user is not aware of - stimulants that have their own detox side effects.

Crystal Meth Detox: Withdrawal symptoms are largely psychological, but intense. The symptoms peak within a day, subsiding greatly after three or four days. They include: fatigue, severe depression, suicidal thoughts and paranoia.

As a rule, drug detox takes time.

You may have heard of so-called "rapid detox" programs that promise a quick recovery from narcotics abuse without unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. This approach is problematic for a number of reasons.

For one, it is counterproductive to a successful long-term recovery. Detox, while not a day at the beach, offers an important lesson to the recovering addict - it shows them the harm drugs have done to their body, and serves as a deterrent to future relapses. There have also been allegations of medical negligence on the part of "rapid detox" facilities. California health regulators accused one "rapid detox" center of filing out a patient's discharge papers without reporting her ongoing flu-like symptoms. That patient later developed pancreatitis and other health problems

Do drug detox the right way - the proven way. Let us help call now 877-417-6237.

No matter your insurance, be it Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS), Assurant, Unicare, United Health Care, Anthem, Carefirst, Asuris Northwest Health, Golden Rule, Celtic Insurance, Fortis, Health Net, Kaiser, Vista, Shelter, Wellpoint, Tri Care, Accordia or even Medicare, and state insurance - we can help you find a drug detox program. We also offer many affordable self pay options as well as luxury drug rehab