If an individual is receiving outpatient detox they travel to the facility helping them through detox every day or at least five days a week in most situations. Outpatient detoxification is either done in the daytime or evening, which makes it ideal for someone who needs to keep a regular school or work schedule. Some facilities may also offer options to participate in detoxification treatment in either normal outpatient or outpatient day treatment, to augment detoxification services and help prevent a relapse.
A standard amount of time individuals participate in outpatient detoxification is about 7 days. Some facilities use medically assisted detox approaches while others provide drug free detoxification services. There are times when medications are necessary to avert life threatening withdrawal symptoms, as is the case with alcohol and benzodiazepine medications where seizures are at times a problem. Otherwise, staff at the facility help people handle their physical, emotional and psychological symptoms of withdrawal and cravings until they are safely detoxed and balanced.
While outpatient detoxification in Durham is more flexible for apparent reasons, a very severe drawback is that people are at a greater risk of relapse due to the access they keep to drugs. Ideally, people will transition into a comprehensive treatment facility to deal with the causes of their addiction once outpatient or inpatient detoxification is finished.
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