Detox - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers - Houlton, ME.

When an individual is just getting off drugs or alcohol, they will likely feel symptoms of withdrawal as their body detoxifies. Detox can be done in a medically supervised detoxification facility or treatment facility so that the client has eliminated all of the drugs from their system and they are mentally and physically balanced, and undoubtedly off drugs and no longer drinking.

There are various different types of detox in or near Houlton that people can pick from. Different substances present different withdrawal symptoms, and some patients may be at risk of dangerous side effects of withdrawal and likely require closer medical supervision and more intensive engagement. In any case, anyone detoxing or wanting to quit heavy drug or alcohol use should always do so with professional help and not at home on their own. This is because of some of the risks associated with withdrawal, but also because it decreases the risks associated with relapse. A relapse during detoxification can at times result in an accidental overdose, so receiving supervised detox services and having access to a strong system of support could literally save the person's life.

Some programs provide a holistic and natural detoxification, when it isn't expected that there will be any risks or complications based off of the person's current health and drug history. Even severe physically based addictions, like heroin addiction, are not life-threatening but present extreme withdrawal symptoms in the first couple days of detoxification. These symptoms steadily decrease within a few days on their own and can be done without medications of any kind through a holistic detoxification.

Medical detox is done in an inpatient setting with the use of medications. This could be necessary for an individual who is struggling with alcoholism and will need medication to prevent life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, which is also the case with certain prescription medications that people develop dependence to. Medically assisted detoxification might also be preferred among opioid dependent clients, who would want receive medications to temporarily alleviate opioid withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or other opioid medications.

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