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Detox - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs - Patterson, LA.

When an individual is just getting off alcohol or drugs, they will likely have symptoms of withdrawal as their body detoxifies. Detox can be done in a medically supervised detoxification facility or rehab facility so that the individual has eliminated the drugs from the body and they are physically and mentally balanced, and of course off drugs and no longer drinking.

There are a few different types of detox in or near Patterson that people can choose from. Different substances bring about different withdrawal symptoms, and certain patients may be at risk of harmful side effects of detox and may need closer monitoring and more intensive intervention. In any case, anyone detoxing or wanting to get off of drugs or stop drinking should always do so at a qualified facility and not at home on their own. This is because of the many risks associated in some cases, but also because it lowers the chances of relapse. A relapse during detox can commonly result in an unexpected overdose, so receiving professional detoxification services and having access to an extensive system of support could truly save your life.

Some programs offer a holistic and natural detox, when it isn't expected that there might 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 present harsh withdrawal symptoms in the beginning stages of detoxification. These symptoms steadily decrease within a few days on their own and can be done without medications of any kind through a natural detox.

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

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