If an individual is getting outpatient detoxification they travel to the facility assisting them through detoxification daily or at least five days per week in most situations. Outpatient detoxification services are either done in the evening or daytime, which makes it perfect for a person who needs to keep a regular school or work routine. Certain facilities may also offer ways to participate in detoxification treatment in a choice of regular outpatient or outpatient day treatment, to improve detoxification services and prevent relapse.
An average amount of time people remain in outpatient detox is about 7 days. Some facilities use medically assisted detoxification approaches while others provide drug free detox treatement. At times when medications are needed to avert life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, like with alcohol and benzodiazepine medications where seizures are sometimes a problem. Otherwise, medical staff at the facility help clients manage their physical, emotional and psychological symptoms of withdrawal and cravings until they are detoxed and stabilized.
While outpatient detox in Lexington is more flexible for obvious reasons, a serious disadvantage is that clients are at a greater chance of falling back into addiction due to the access they maintain to alcohol and drugs. Ideally, people will transition into a full rehabilitation facility to address the causes of their addiction once outpatient or inpatient detox is finished.
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