ALCOHOL AND DRUG DETOX OR WITHDRAWAL
Being addicted to any substance whether it is alcohol,
a street drug or pharmaceutical medication is a serious
condition that can be fatal if not properly treated. Thinking
about entering an alcohol and drug detox center can be
frightening. Given the severity of some drug and alcohol
withdrawal symptoms, most people are not able to tolerate
the withdrawal symptoms on their own. There is hope!
Our drug and alcohol detox center is designed to make
you as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the
entire process. In some cases medication will be given
during the alcohol or drug detox period.
The acute withdrawal stage of the detox
period normally lasts five to seven days. Withdrawal symptoms
vary depending on the substance being abused. Some classic
withdrawal symptoms are insomnia, fatigue, chills, anxiety,
nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pains. In some
cases these symptoms can be as severe as hallucinations,
seizures and drug induced psychosis.
ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
SYMPTOMS
The alcohol detox process is generally five to seven days
in duration. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be characterized
by hallucinations, seizures, night sweats, nausea and vomiting,
tremors or shakes, agitation, and increased blood pressure.
All of these alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be managed
with the proper medication, rest and diet.
METHAMPHETAMINE AND
CRACK COCAINE DETOX
Length of stay in a drug detox center for this group is
generally three to five days in duration. Cocaine withdrawal
symptoms can be characterized by drug induced psychosis,
fatigue, muscle soreness and racing thoughts. All of these
cocaine detox symptoms can be managed with the proper medication,
rest and diet.
DETOX FROM BENZODIAZEPINES
These are pharmaceutical medications and some examples of
these are Valium, Diazepam, Xanax, Alprazolam, Klonopin,
Clonazepam, Ativan, Lorazepam and Ambien. Though Ambien
is not considered an actual benzodiazepines the withdrawal
can be just as severe. The duration of drug withdrawal from
these medications varies to the severity of the amount taken
on a daily basis. The withdrawal symptoms from these drugs
can be characterized by seizures, tremors, memory loss,
abdominal pain and diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms
experienced during the detox process can be controlled with
proper medications, rest and diet.
If you have questions regarding our drug
and alcohol detox protocol, admissions or availability,
please call our caring admissions staff at 1-866-930-HOPE.
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