Detox - Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs - Altona, NY.

When an individual is quitting drugs or alcohol, they will have symptoms of withdrawal as their body detoxifies. Detox may be managed in a professional detox facility or rehab facility so that the individual has eliminated the drugs and/or alcohol from the body and they are physically and mentally stable, and of course off drugs and no longer drinking.

There are various different types of detox in or near Altona that individuals can pick from. Different substances present different withdrawal symptoms, and some individuals may be at risk of unsafe side effects of detox and likely need closer medical supervision and more intensive intervention. In any case, anyone considering detox or wanting to quit heavy drug or alcohol use should always do so with professional help and not at home on their own. This is because of the many health risks associated with withdrawal, but also because it reduces the risks associated with relapse. A relapse during detoxification can sometimes cause an accidental overdose, so receiving professional detox services and having access to a strong system of support could actually save the individual's life.

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

Medically assisted detox is done in an inpatient setting with the use of prescription drugs. This may be necessary for an individual who is struggling with alcoholism and will need medication to alleviate life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, which is also the case with some specific prescription drugs that individuals develop dependence to. Medical detox may also be preferred among opiate addicted individuals, who would prefer to be administered detox medications to temporarily alleviate opiate withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or other opioid medications.

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