Detox - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities - Shaktoolik, AK.

When an individual is just getting off drugs or alcohol, they will likely have withdrawal symptoms as their body detoxifies. Detox can be performed in a medically supervised detox facility or treatment center so that the person has fully removed the drugs and/or alcohol from their system and they are physically and mentally balanced, and of course off drugs and alcohol.

There are various different types of detox in or near Shaktoolik that clients can pick from. Different substances produce different withdrawal symptoms, and some patients may be at risk of unsafe side effects of withdrawal and likely need closer monitoring and more intensive intervention. Either way, anyone considering detox or making the decision to quit heavy drug or alcohol use should always do so at a qualified facility and not on their own. This is because of the many risks associated with withdrawal, but also because it decreases the risks associated with relapse. A relapse during detox can commonly result in an unexpected overdose, so getting supervised detoxification services and having access to a robust system of support could truly save the person's life.

Some programs provide a natural and holistic detox, when it isn't likely that there would be any risks or health hazards based off of the individual's current drug use and current state of health. Even some of the more serious physical addictions, like heroin addiction, are not life-threatening but produce harsh withdrawal symptoms in the beginning stages of detoxification. These symptoms subside within a few days without much intervention and can be overcome without drugs of any kind through a natural detox.

Medically assisted detoxification is performed in an inpatient setting with the use of medications. This may be required for someone who is struggling with alcoholism and will require medication to prevent life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, as is also the case with particular prescription medications that individuals develop dependence to. Medically assisted detoxification may also be preferred among opioid dependent individuals, who would prefer to receive detox medications to temporarily alleviate opiate withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or prescription opiate drugs.

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