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Covid 19 (Corona Virus) Emergency Drug and Alcohol Detoxification Warning
At Home Detox Warning:
Some drug and alcohol detoxification can be life-threatening. Call us now to discuss our at-home detox or the
in-house detox options that are available in your area during social distancing and shelter-in-place orders. We are committed to helping those in need during this pandemic and emergency. Stay-at-home orders affect almost 90% of the population right now. Stay-at-home orders affect almost 90% of the population right now.
Due to the Covid 19 response protocols that are being initiated throughout the country, in the form of stay-at-home orders, many people are left on their own, detoxing at home. We have issued a general public warning to ensure the safety of people who have found themselves without the means to satisfy their addiction. This warning is in response to the many people who have been cut off from their supply of drugs, medications, or alcohol supply.
Addiction No More ® can give you free detox advice, help, and tips to ensure a safe at-home detox if at all possible. For some medications, drugs, and alcohol, there may need to be some coordination with doctors and medical practitioners to ensure that at-home detoxification is medically safe. Do Not stop taking any of your medications without prior doctors’ approval as some medications can have serious and in some cases life-threatening side effects.
There are two types of withdrawal generally accepted amongst mental health professionals. Acute Withdrawal and Protracted Withdrawal.
Acute Withdrawal is when an individual suddenly stops the intake of the substance of choice. Once the drug has left the system, the symptoms left are usually the opposite of the effects the substance was providing. this, in turn, makes the withdrawal symptoms different for every drug.
Protracted Withdrawal Symptoms that last longer than the normal withdrawal period for the drug that was in question are listed as protracted withdrawal or, the more common names, post-acute withdrawal symptoms, Chronic withdrawal, or extended withdrawal.
- Anxiety and irritability
- Difficulty focusing on tasks, concentrating, and making decisions
- Difficulty in finding pleasure
- Impaired executive control
- Depression
- Problems sleeping, Insomnia
- Loss of libido
- Substance cravings
- Physical symptoms that are otherwise unexplainable
Serious drug and alcohol withdrawal and detoxification warnings are issued for those who are dependent on the following substances, including heavy alcohol abusers.
Alcohol can be one of the most dangerous substances to detox from alone, at home, and without medical supervision. Depending on the addiction and length of use,
alcohol detoxification can have serious life-threatening consequences if left alone. If you have been drinking daily or in large quantities, please do not stop drinking abruptly before giving our helpline a call. We can help you determine if you will be able to detox without the need for a medically assisted detox.
Symptoms of Benzodiazepine Withdrawal include aches and pains, delirium, muscle spasms, anxiety, depression, nausea, insomnia, grand mal seizures, abnormal body sensations
Common Alcohol Detox Side Effects
- Feeling anxious, nervous, irritable, mood swings, depressed, wiped out, and tired
- Shakiness, Tremors, Sweating, Headache, Faster heart rate, Dilated pupils
- Not being able to think clearly, Difficulty sleeping, Having nightmares,
- Dilated pupils, Appetite loss, Nausea, and/or vomiting
The most serious side effects of alcohol withdrawal and detoxification are called “Delirium Tremens” or DT’s.
Around 3-5% of people who are heavy drinkers experience the DT’s. If you or someone you care about is experiencing Delirium Tremens, please seek emergency treatment before the symptoms get worse.
Below are the symptoms of the delirium tremens
- High Fever, High blood pressure
- Extreme agitation, extreme Confusion, Hallucinations,
- Seizures
Some drugs can have serious side effects, which can lead to death if not tapered down properly with medical supervision. Benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium, Klonopin
Alprazolam (Xanax, Xanax XR)
Clobazam (Onfi)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Clorazepate (Tranxene)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Diazepam (Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat)
Estazolam (Prosom is a discontinued brand in the US)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Please do not try to do a cold turkey detox from any benzodiazepine. We highly recommend that you call us immediately if you have been cut off from your supply of Xanax and are feeling any of the symptoms listed above.
Methadone is an opiate replacement drug that must be tapered down. If you are prescribed this drug and facing financial hardship, talk to your provider. There may be some options available through the state in the form of emergency medical funding.
Methadone Taperdown detox protocols are usually no more than 10 mg a week to ensure comfortable and medically safe detoxification. Do not quit Methadone cold turkey if you are prescribed it daily for maintenance. Always taper down slowly or seek a medical detox professional.
Opioids, opiates, and
heroin are safe to detox from less the horrible withdrawal symptoms that can ensue 12 or fewer hours after the last dosage. We can assist with home detox for Heroin and opioids and give you some ideas for making the detox a bit more comfortable. If you are mixing opiate medications with benzodiazepines, call us immediately due to serious health concerns with detoxification.
Amphetamine detox will usually produce the opposite effects as the drug was intended to do. Sleep and healthy food can help more than anything through the detox process for amphetamines. The real issue is the cravings and how to deal with the need to get more of the drug. We can assist you with at-home support groups and online treatment options.
Our counselors here at Addiction No More ® have been committed to helping those in need for over 20 years. We will continue to assist those in need throughout this Corona Virus Pandemic through online help, phone consultations, and if needed, placement into detox that is safe during this outbreak. Our detox professionals, doctors, and nurses are taking this pandemic very seriously and are practicing safe PPE protocols to ensure the safety of the clients and medical staff.
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Erik Epp – Content Author
