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Detox - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs - Pottstown, PA.

When a person is just getting off alcohol or drugs, they will have symptoms of withdrawal as their body detoxes. Detox can be done in a medically supervised detoxification center or treatment facility so that the individual has fully removed the drugs from their system and they are mentally and physically balanced, and of course off drugs and no longer drinking.

There are a number of different types of detox in or near Pottstown that people can select from. Different substances bring about different withdrawal symptoms, and certain individuals may be at risk of critical side effects of withdrawal and likely require closer medical supervision and more intensive engagement. Regardless, anyone considering detox or wanting to get off of drugs or stop drinking should always do so with professional help and not at home on their own. This is because of the many risks associated with withdrawal, but also because it reduces the chances of relapse. A relapse during detoxification can at times result in an unexpected overdose, so obtaining professional detox services and gaining access to a strong system of support could literally save the individual's life.

Some programs provide a holistic and natural detoxification, when it isn't likely that there will be any risks or complications based off of the individual's current health and drug history. Even some of the more serious physical addictions, such as heroin addiction, are not life-threatening but result in harsh withdrawal symptoms in the first couple days of detox. These symptoms steadily decrease within a few days on their own and can be done without drugs of any kind through a natural detox.

Medical detoxification is done in an inpatient facility with the use of prescription medications. This could be necessary for someone who is suffering from alcoholism and will require withdrawal medications to get control over the life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, which is also the case with some specific prescription medications that people get addicted to. Medically assisted detox may also be favored among opiate addicted clients, who would rather receive detox medications to temporarily relieve opioid withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or prescription opioid drugs.

There are 1 Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs offering this service in Pottstown, PA

  • Pottstown Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
    610-970-5410
    301 Circle of Progress Drive
    Pottstown, PA. 19464

    Treatment Services Offered:
    Detox

    Payment Forms Accepted:
    Medicaid
    Cash or Self Payment

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