Outpatient Detoxification - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs - Thompson, IA.

If a person is receiving outpatient detoxification they travel to the center helping them with their detoxification daily or at least 5 days a week in most situations. Outpatient detox is either done in the daytime or evening, which makes it ideal for a person who needs to keep a normal school or work routine. Some programs may offer ways to participate in detoxification treatment in either regular outpatient or outpatient day treatment, to augment detox services and try to prevent relapse.

A standard amount of time people remain in outpatient detoxification is approximately 7 days. Some programs use medically assisted detoxification approaches while others provide drug free detoxification services. There are times when medications are necessary to avert life-threatening withdrawal problems, as is the case with alcohol and benzodiazepine medications where seizures are at times a problem. Otherwise, staff at the program help individuals handle their physical, emotional and psychological symptoms of cravings and withdrawal until they are detoxified and balanced.

While outpatient detoxification in Thompson is more adaptable for apparent reasons, a very severe disadvantage is that clients are at a higher risk of relapse due to the access they maintain to drugs and alcohol. Ideally, individuals will transition into a full rehabilitation facility to address the causes of their addiction once outpatient or inpatient detoxification is complete.

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