Detox - Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs - Oak Forest, IL.

When an individual is quitting drugs or alcohol, they will likely experience withdrawal symptoms as their body detoxes. Detox may be performed in a medically supervised detox facility or rehab center so that the individual has fully removed the drugs and/or alcohol from their system and they are mentally and physically balanced, and of course off drugs and no longer drinking.

There are a number of different types of detox in or near Oak Forest that individuals can select from. Different substances bring about different withdrawal symptoms, and some patients may be at risk of harmful side effects of withdrawal and may require closer monitoring and more intensive engagement. In any case, anyone considering detox or making the decision to get off of drugs or stop drinking should always do so with professional help and not at home on their own. This is because of some of the medical risks associated in some cases, but also because it decreases the chances of relapse. A relapse during detoxification can sometimes cause an accidental overdose, so receiving supervised detox services and securing access to a strong system of support could actually save your life.

Some programs offer a natural and holistic detoxification, when it isn't likely that there will be any risks or complications based off of the person's current health and drug history. Even severe physically based addictions, like heroin addiction, are not life-threatening but produce severe withdrawal symptoms in the beginning stages of detoxification. These symptoms alleviate within a few days without much intervention and can be overcome without medications of any kind through a holistic detoxification.

Medical detox is performed in an inpatient facility or hospital setting with the use of medications. This could be necessary for an individual who is battling alcoholism and will need withdrawal medications to get control over the life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, which is also the case with some specific prescription drugs that people get addicted to. Medically assisted detox might also be preferred among opiate addicted individuals, who would rather be administered medications to temporarily relieve opioid withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or other opiate medications.

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