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Detox - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities - Bessemer, AL.

When someone is just getting off alcohol or drugs, they will experience withdrawal symptoms as their body detoxes. Detox may be performed in a medically supervised detox facility or rehab facility so that the person has eliminated all of the drugs from the body and they are mentally and physically balanced, and undoubtedly off drugs and alcohol.

There are a few different types of detox in or near Bessemer that individuals can select from. Different substances produce 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 intervention. Regardless, 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 some of the health risks associated with withdrawal, but also because it lowers the chances of relapse. A relapse during detoxification can sometimes cause an accidental overdose, so getting supervised detox services and securing access to an extensive system of support could literally save the person's life.

Some programs offer a natural and holistic detox, when it isn't anticipated that there would be any risks or complications based off of the person's current drug use and current state of health. Even severe physically based addictions, like heroin addiction, are not life-threatening but result in severe withdrawal symptoms in the beginning stages of detoxification. These symptoms alleviate within a few days on their own and can be accomplished without drugs of any kind through a holistic detoxification.

Medical detoxification takes place in an inpatient facility or hospital setting with the use of prescription medications. This might be necessary for someone who is suffering from alcoholism and will require medication to get control over the life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, which is also the case with some specific prescription drugs that individuals develop dependence to. Medically assisted detox might also be favored among opioid dependent individuals, who would want receive detox medications to temporarily relieve opioid withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or other opiate medications.

There are 1 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities offering this service in Bessemer, AL

  • Northwest Alabama Treatment Center
    205-425-1200
    4204 Edmonton Drive
    Bessemer, AL. 35022

    Treatment Services Offered:
    Detox

    Payment Forms Accepted:
    Medicaid
    Cash or Self Payment

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