Although demoralizing and deadly, there is hope and help for individuals who have a desire to overcome their addiction and seek treatment! Coinciding with our care, this hope has proven to help hundreds of individuals achieve long-term sobriety. Drug or alcohol detox is absolutely vital and is the first step for those starting their recovery journey to ensure a safe removal of the substances in their system.
Make no mistake, substance use disorders affect a large swath of individuals across the United States and abroad According to a report published by SAMSHA, approximately 20.3 million people aged 12 or older were struggling with a substance use disorder in 2018. This ranged from alcohol to heroin to cocaine and even more. Just a few years ago, drug overdose deaths in the United States peaked at 72,000.
Over 20 million adults live with a substance abuse disorder.
In just 2017, 72,000 people died from an overdose.
Drug detoxification, more commonly referred to as detox, refers to the process of breaking the physical bonds of addiction or alcoholism. Both the physical and mental aspects of addiction can be equally as strong, and is often debilitating to face by one’s self. Changes occur in the brain and subsequently affect the entire body, causing cravings and many other physiological and psychological symptoms. This process is often impossible when attempted alone without professional help.
Withdrawal symptoms vary greatly from one substance to another and may include nausea and vomiting, anxiety and paranoia, muscle cramps, aching or weakness, irritability, seizures, hallucinations, and insomnia, further demonstrating the reason this must be done under professional medical supervision. The length of the process can also vary depending on factors such as which substances were used, how long use has taken place, and the amount used, and is usually accomplished in 7 days.
The side effects that accompany the detox process are known as withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can take a toll on the individual mentally and physically. While experiencing withdrawal symptoms, decision-making skills become strained, difficult, and dangerous. The desire to quit and stop using is often thwarted by discomfort, hallucinations, and incredibly powerful cravings. Without the right precautionary measures in place, these symptoms can lead to more drug use and dangerous actions.
Our center for detox is designed to make the inevitable and essential detox process as comfortable as humanly possible, and minimize all risks associated with this integral process of recovery. 24/7 care and monitoring is provided to aid those with chronic symptoms and ensure the safety of each and every client under our care. At Level Up Treatment Centers, we are highly equipped with everything necessary to help you achieve your sobriety and rebuild your life one day at a time. Our specialized staff is there with you every step of the way. Following a short stay in our detox and residential rehab program, our Level Up Treatment Center patients are ready for the next phase of their recovery journey.
A medically-supervised detox works to minimize the symptoms of a widrawal. This makes the initial days of breaking an addiction as comfortable and pain-free as possible.
The first stage of drug detox is evaluation. Involved is determining what substances the individual has ingested, identifying any potential mental health concerns, discuss any existing medical conditions, and developing a strategy for detox and long-term treatment to ensure the most optimal outcome.
Stabilization is the longest and can be the most difficult phase of detox. During this time, our specialists will help the client acclimate to the detox process, provide continuous monitoring, offer emotional care, and treat any symptoms that may present. Our goal is to keep the client as healthy as possible until withdrawal symptoms have subside.
The third stage of our detox process is to establish a firm long-term plan for aftercare that works well to allow the client to continue working on their recovery in the most meaningful manner, developing skills for relapse prevention, and to be able to acclimate back into their day-to-day life with these new alterations and lifestyle changes. This may involve any number of options from long-term residential treatment to outpatient treatment.
No breaking of any addiction is possible without detoxification of both mind and body, and for recovery, its inevitability is a hard pill to swallow. While some individuals are able to stop using without severe consequences, there are countless risks and dangers. For the well being of the individual and those around them, it is highly advised to seek the assistance of a professional medical detox program to ensure safety. Integral to achieving an overall mental and psychological well-being, detox is the road millions have traveled before to establish this new life.
One of the most dangerous detoxes one can have is detoxification from alcohol, and though the drinking age may be 21, it doesn’t stop our younger populace from abusing this dangerous substance. Alcohol detox can lead to a wide array of dangerous and extremely uncomfortable symptoms. These symptoms could range from tremors and hallucinations to seizures and delirium tremens. In severe cases, alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be deadly. This is why medical attention and 24/7 care is critical to ensuring a healthy life choice does not turn into a life-ending decision. A nominal alcohol detox generally takes 7 days.
Heroin or Fentanyl withdrawal is just one type of opiate withdrawal managed at Level Up Treatment Centers. Cessation of the use of opiates or opioids brings some of the most intense cravings and most unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that might last up to two weeks at its worst. Relapse rates for opioid withdrawal are also among the highest of any addictive substance, as the craving can be overwhelming and debilitating. Withdrawal symptoms are much like that of catching a severe flu, including fever, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, and chills.
Breaking an addiction is necessary to achieve a healthier life and a stronger mind, and we have seen this breaking of said addiction being the most essential part of anyone’s recovery. Although not everyone who detoxes from drugs will experience dangerous withdrawal symptoms, it is never an easy process. This largely depends on the drug from which the individual is detoxing. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal being the most dangerous, especially in combination. Detoxing in our time honored and effective setting will reduce the pressure and anxiety that comes with the first few days of the process and heavily increase the possibility of avoiding relapse.
Throughout the detox process and beyond, our compassionate team is there to address and needs interns of medical interventions, mental health, comfort, and uncertainty. We proactively guide clients in ways to stay focused on their goals for sobriety and recovery. Our approach at Level Up Treatment is holistic; meaning we provide a comprehensive experience that addresses clients’ physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health & wellbeing. If needed, we provide over the counter medicine, as well as to short term prescriptions for substances including Suboxone, Naltrexone, Acamprosate, and Disulfiram. These medications can be used to manage the more severe side effects, symptoms and cravings that present during detox. This is all a part of our team’s role in relapse prevention.
If you are looking to take the first step toward sobriety, Call us at Level Up Palm Beach County today.
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