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When a person is quitting alcohol or drugs, they will typically have withdrawal symptoms as their body detoxifies. Detox may be done in a professional detox facility or treatment center so that the person has fully removed all of the drugs and/or alcohol from the body and they are mentally and physically stable, and of course off drugs and no longer drinking.
There are a number of different types of detox in or near Bossier City that people can select from. Different substances bring about different withdrawal symptoms, and some patients may be at risk of dangerous side effects of withdrawal and may need closer monitoring and more intensive engagement. Either way, anyone considering detox or making the decision to get off of drugs or stop drinking should always do so at a qualified facility and not on their own. This is because of the many medical risks associated with withdrawal, but also because it lowers the chances of relapse. A relapse during detox can commonly result in an unintended overdose, so receiving professional detox services and gaining access to a strong system of support could literally save the person's life.
Some facilities provide a holistic and natural detox, when it isn't anticipated that there might be any risks or complications based off of the individual'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 extreme withdrawal symptoms in the beginning stages of detoxification. These symptoms subside within a few days without much intervention and can be accomplished without drugs of any kind through a natural detox.
Medically assisted detoxification is done in an inpatient facility with the use of prescription medications. This might be necessary for someone who is suffering from alcoholism and will require medication to prevent life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, as is also the case with some specific prescription drugs that people develop dependence to. Medically assisted detoxification might also be favored among opiate addicted individuals, who would prefer to be given medications to temporarily alleviate opiate withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or other opioid drugs.
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