Detox - Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers - Lexington, VA.

When someone is just getting off drugs or alcohol, they will likely have withdrawal symptoms as their body detoxes. Detox may be done in a professional detoxification center or treatment center so that the person has fully removed all of the drugs and/or alcohol from the body and they are physically and mentally balanced, and of course off drugs and alcohol.

There are various different types of detox in or near Lexington that clients can choose from. Different substances bring about different withdrawal symptoms, and certain patients may be at risk of harmful side effects of withdrawal and may require closer monitoring and more intensive intervention. Regardless, anyone detoxing or making the decision 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 medical risks associated in some cases, but also because it decreases the chances of relapse. A relapse during detox can sometimes cause an accidental overdose, so obtaining professional detox services and having access to an extensive 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 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 result in severe withdrawal symptoms in the first couple days of detox. These symptoms alleviate within a few days without much intervention and can be done without drugs of any kind through a natural detoxification.

Medical detox is performed in an inpatient setting with the use of medications. This could be necessary for an individual who is suffering from alcoholism and will require withdrawal medications to alleviate life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, as is also the case with some specific prescription medications that people get addicted to. Medically assisted detox may also be preferred among opioid dependent individuals, who would prefer to receive medications to temporarily relieve opioid withdrawal symptoms as they come off of heroin or prescription opiate medications.

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