If a person is getting outpatient detoxification they must go to the facility helping them with their detoxification every day or at least 5 days per week in most cases. Outpatient detoxification is either done in the daytime or evening, which makes it perfect for someone who needs to maintain a normal school or work routine. Some programs may also offer ways to get detox treatment in a choice of normal outpatient or outpatient day treatment, to augment detoxification services and relapse prevention help.
A standard time people remain in outpatient detoxification is approximately a week. Some facilities use medication assisted detox approaches while others provide medication free detox services. There are times when medications are needed to avert life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, as is the case with alcohol and benzodiazepine medications where seizures are sometimes an issue. Otherwise, medical staff at the facility help people manage their physical, emotional and psychological symptoms of withdrawal and cravings until they are detoxed and stabilized.
While outpatient detox in Hazard is more adaptable for obvious reasons, a serious disadvantage is that clients are at a greater risk of falling back into addiction due to the access they keep to drugs and alcohol. Ideally, people will transition into a full rehabilitation facility to address the reasons for their addiction once outpatient or inpatient detox is complete.
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