Detox - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs - Aptos, CA.

When someone is quitting alcohol or drugs, they will likely feel withdrawal symptoms as their body detoxifies. Detox may be done in a medically supervised detoxification center or treatment center so that the person has eliminated all of the drugs from their system and they are physically and mentally balanced, and of course off drugs and no longer drinking.

There are various different types of detox in or near Aptos that clients can choose from. Different substances produce different withdrawal symptoms, and certain patients may be at risk of harmful side effects of withdrawal and likely need closer monitoring and more intensive intervention. In any case, anyone detoxing or wanting to quit heavy drug or alcohol use should always do so with professional help and not on their own. This is because of some of the medical risks associated in some cases, but also because it decreases the risks associated with relapse. A relapse during detox can sometimes cause an unexpected overdose, so obtaining supervised detoxification services and having access to a strong system of support could literally save the individual's life.

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

Medically assisted detoxification is done in an inpatient setting with the use of prescription medications. This could be required for someone who is battling alcoholism and will need withdrawal medications to alleviate life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, which is also the case with certain prescription drugs that individuals get addicted to. Medically assisted detoxification may also be preferred among opioid dependent clients, who would rather receive detox medications to temporarily alleviate opioid withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or prescription opioid medications.

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