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Benefits of a Medical Detoxification Program

Medical detox is not like a traditional detox program. This type of program works well when you have had problems with detoxification before. A medical detoxification program can help you get away from some of the more dangerous drugs without the risk of some of the more severe symptoms. It works best when it is part of an overall treatment program but it is an excellent first step. There are many benefits to using a medical detox facility.

Medical Detox is Tightly Controlled

Medical detox is tightly controlled and closely monitored. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, medical detox consists of three components. These components are:

  • evaluation
  • stabilization
  • getting a patient ready to enter treatment

These three components are accomplished through close monitoring and providing for the patient’s needs. To find a treatment center that offers both medical detox and addiction treatment call 800-315-1376 (Who Answers?).

There is Less of a Chance of Relapse

Since you are in a tightly controlled medical environment you have less of a chance to relapse during your initial detoxification. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, if all things are equal, you are just as likely to relapse into drug addiction as you are any other disease.

Detoxification carries the greatest risk of relapse. During medical detox, there is less of a chance because you are not exposed to your triggers or the drug during the detox process.

You are Under a Doctor’s Care

Medical Detoxification Program

You will have access to 24-hour medical care during detox.

A medical doctor will be assigned to your detox. This doctor can diagnose and prescribe medication for a number of disorders that occur along side drug use and abuse. The diagnosis of underlying illness can help with both the detoxification process and the overall treatment process.

There is Nursing Staff to Help You

Detoxification can be a rough process. When you are in a medical detox program, you have nurses and other medical staff to assist you in your detoxification. If you need medical help, it is available 24 hours a day throughout the detoxification process. They can adjust medication and help with other necessary changes.

There are Addiction Counselors

Most medical detox centers have addiction counselors on hand to help with the mental aspects of the detox process. As you go through detox, you will experience a variety of emotions including:

  • fear
  • anxiety
  • paranoia
  • depression
  • loss of pleasure

Addiction counselors can help you work through and deal with these emotions.

Medications are Given Depending on What you are Detoxing From

Depending on what substance you are using, replacement or supplemental medications can be provided through medical detox. Most detoxifications involve a variety of physical symptoms. These symptoms are usually easily corrected with supplemental medications. If there is a replacement drug available then most medical detoxes will provide that.

How to Find a Medical Detox

You can find a medical detoxification program simply by calling 800-315-1376 (Who Answers?). We can help you find the detox program that is right for you and your addiction.

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Calls to numbers on a specific treatment center listing will be routed to that treatment center. Calls to any general helpline will be answered or returned by one of the treatment providers listed, each of which is a paid advertiser: Rehab Media Group, Recovery Helpline, Alli Addiction Services.

By calling the helpline you agree to the terms of use. We do not receive any commission or fee that is dependent upon which treatment provider a caller chooses. There is no obligation to enter treatment.

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