Detox - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs - Atkinson, NH.

When someone is quitting alcohol or drugs, they will typically experience symptoms of withdrawal as their body detoxes. Detox may be done in a medically supervised detoxification facility or treatment center so that the individual has fully removed the drugs and/or alcohol from the body and they are physically and mentally stable, and of course off drugs and alcohol.

There are various different types of detox in or near Atkinson that individuals can select from. Different substances bring about different withdrawal symptoms, and some patients may be at risk of dangerous side effects of detox and may 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 at a qualified facility and not at home on their own. This is because of the many health risks associated in some cases, but also because it decreases the chances of relapse. A relapse during detoxification can at times cause an accidental overdose, so receiving supervised detoxification services and having access to a strong system of support could literally save the person's life.

Some facilities provide a natural and holistic detoxification, when it isn't expected that there might be any risks or complications based off of the individual's current health and drug history. Even some of the more serious physical addictions, like heroin addiction, are not life-threatening but present extreme withdrawal symptoms in the first couple days of detoxification. These symptoms steadily decrease within a few days without much intervention and can be overcome without drugs of any kind through a holistic detox.

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

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