Detox - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers - Richmond, IL.

When a person is just getting off drugs or alcohol, they will likely experience withdrawal symptoms as their body detoxes. Detox may be performed in a professional detoxification facility or treatment facility so that the client has fully removed the drugs and/or alcohol from their system and they are mentally and physically stable, and of course off drugs and alcohol.

There are various different types of detox in or near Richmond that people can choose from. Different substances produce different withdrawal symptoms, and some individuals may be at risk of harmful side effects of detox and may require closer medical supervision and more intensive intervention. In any case, anyone detoxing or making the decision to quit heavy drug or alcohol use should always do so with professional help and not on their own. This is because of the many health risks associated with withdrawal, but also because it lowers the risks associated with relapse. A relapse during detox can commonly cause an unintended overdose, so getting supervised detox services and gaining access to a robust system of support could truly save the person's life.

Some programs provide a natural and holistic detoxification, when it isn't anticipated that there will be any risks or health hazards based off of the individual'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 detox. These symptoms subside within a few days on their own and can be overcome without medications of any kind through a natural detox.

Medically assisted detoxification is done in an inpatient setting with the use of medications. This may be necessary for someone who is suffering from alcoholism and will require withdrawal medications to prevent life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, which is also the case with some specific prescription medications that people develop dependence to. Medical detox may also be preferred among opiate addicted clients, who would want be administered detox medications to temporarily relieve opioid withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or prescription opioid drugs.

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