Holistic Drug Rehab Centers: Detox

 Detox from drugs or alcohol is needed once it is determined that the safety and well-being of the client are in question. Withdrawal symptoms can be painful and the fear of the pain when stopping could be what is in the way of someone seeking treatment. Detox is not a “cure” for addiction. Detoxification is the first step in a process that is necessary to engage oneself in rehabilitation. Designed to reduce withdrawal symptoms for individuals dependent on heroin, methadone, Opioids, Oxycontin, opium, Percocet / Percodan, or codeine, anesthesia-assisted opiate detoxification allows for engagement in a variety of aftercare programs aimed at placing drug addiction into remission. Determining if a medical detox is necessary before treatment starts is crucial. This is usually done by trained and certified intake counselors by phone consultation or through e-mail in special cases. Give us a call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we can help you locate a Holistic detox and drug rehab center today.

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What You Will Learn:
What Is Detox?
What Is Holistic Detox?
What is Medical Detox?
Is the Detox process painful?
Rapid Detox
Anesthesia Rapid Detox procedure Or Ultra Rapid Detox
How We Can Help

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What Is Detox?

Detoxification or “detox” is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from the body, which is mainly carried out by the liver. Detox helps the body clear itself of drugs or alcohol that the individual has consumed for a period of time to the point of dependency. The main purpose of a detox program is to safely manage the withdrawal symptoms that can come on after the substance has been stopped. There are many different ways to detox someone off of drugs or alcohol with some being specifically designed to handle specific drugs. Some detox programs can be done either in an outpatient setting or an inpatient setting depending on the facility and level of care you choose. Medications used in detox can include anticonvulsants, antiadrenergic agents, acamprosate, anti-nausea medications, antidepressants, antipsychotics, Benzodiazepines, Buprenorphine, Disulfiram, Methadone, Modafinil, Naltrexone, Suboxone, Subutex, Vivitrol, and other medications that have been proven to be useful during the detox process. 

What Is Holistic Detox?

Holistic Detox refers to eliminating toxins accumulated in the body from drug use and initiating lasting health improvements. It’s mainly based on therapies and treatments to enable the natural excretion of chemical pollutants by the liver, kidneys, bladder, and skin. Holistic detoxes use herbal medicines, sauna, and massage among other therapies to remove toxins from your body. Through optional therapy modalities and treatment options, one can choose to participate in meditation sessions, Acupuncture, Yoga, and a wide variety of Western and Eastern healing practices.

What is Medical Detox?

Medical detox is a medication-assisted withdrawal protocol designed to specifically assist and stem the seemingly overwhelming pain and medical problems that are associated with the sudden decline of intake of the substance in question.

Is the Detox process painful?

When coming down, or withdrawing from drugs or alcohol, symptoms can be associated with being sick and having painful muscle cramps, uncontrollable anxiety, sleeplessness, seizures, and even death in some rare cases. With a medically supervised, medicated withdrawal, the symptoms that are associated with detox are alleviated. In most cases, patients will be completely pain and symptom-free during their stay. You should feel minimum withdrawal symptoms while in medical detox.

Rapid Detox

Rapid Detox is often used in Holistic Rehab Centers. Drug and alcohol detoxification is an essential, first step towards recovery from addiction. In the absence of professional medical assistance, most will fail in an attempt to free themselves from the grips of drug and/or alcohol addiction. Successful detoxification is essential before long-term recovery can begin.

The purpose of Rapid Detox is simple, to reduce, minimize, or eliminate altogether, the signs and symptoms associated with opiate withdrawal. This decreases the chances of relapse and increases the likelihood of a full recovery. Rapid Detox is not intended to replace a fully comprehensive treatment and recovery program. It is simply a ‘procedure’ designed to help an individual tolerate the withdrawal symptoms from opiates with much greater comfort.

Anesthesia Rapid Detox procedure Or Ultra Rapid Detox

Anesthesia Assisted Opiate Detoxification (AAROD) sometimes known as (UROD) is a fast detox alternative to rapidly detox the body from opiates in 6 hours or less. (AAROD) is done under anesthesia and is done under the strict medical care of a doctor anesthesiologist and a nurse. The staff is trained and certified in the AAROD procedures so the client can be assured that their detox will be safe and effective. The latest technology is utilized to assure that the procedure is done effectively and safely. AAROD has been used for over 10 years and is now becoming more mainstream for detox procedures. The length of stay at an AAROD detox facility is usually 48 hours and the length of stay at a normal opiate detox is 5-10 days depending on the usage.

When you arrive at the detox center you will be met by the licensed anesthesiologist and nurse to discuss and prepare you for the procedure. The patient is then put into a medically induced sleep for 6 hours and the detox protocol process starts. Once under general anesthesia and deep sedation then the opiate antagonist is administered and also a strict formula of medications is specifically designed to flush out the patient’s opiate receptors. Two nurses are normally present during the whole procedure to monitor the patient’s vitals and make sure that the procedure is flawless in its execution. Once the procedure is complete, the patient usually stays for 24-48 hours for observation and monitoring to make sure that the detox is successful. After detox is completed it is highly recommended that a follow-up treatment plan is in place to handle the mental issues that brought about the addiction in the beginning. Rapid detox or AAROD is in no way, addiction treatment. It only handles the physical manifestations that are associated with withdrawal from opiates.

How We Can Help

Detox is in no way a complete form of treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol. Detox is a means of getting rid of the physical manifestations and pain that are associated with a steady decline of the substance that is being abused. It is highly recommended that you seek treatment in one of the holistic treatment centers throughout the country before you go to a detox center. This will allow for an easy transition into treatment without the temptation that can lead to poor choices once again. Give us a call and we will help you start the recovery process today. Help with finding a holistic treatment center is just a phone call away. Start the healing today.

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Erik Epp – Content Author