Detox

The detoxification process is the first crucial step on the path towards recovery. The body of a person addicted to alcohol or drugs is physically sick, just as the mind has become mentally ill. In order for the mind to be clear to learn new attitudes and outlooks in recovery, the body must first be cleansed of the toxins and chemicals weighing down the addict’s internal systems.

It is possible to go through a detox in a non-medical environment however we do not suggest this route because it can be dangerous and unpredictable. It is hazardous because a using addict trying to become sober does not usually think or act rationally while detoxing. Instead of having the temptation of using, because the pain of withdrawal is too much, a detox performed in a medical facility is much more advisable.

The detoxing person will go through withdrawal, meaning the body will have the physical craving for more of the drug. The mental and physical obsession of the patient can be severe and last for up to a week. In a medical facility the physical pain can be dealt with by medical professionals so that the addict does not have to suffer so much. Because each drug addiction and each individual differs, the detoxification process for each person will also differ. The medical environment provides constant supervision and also has the capacity to deal with complications and problems that may occur during the detox.

Once the detox is completed the person is now considered ‘dry”. Being dry means the person is off addictive substances in the physical sense, but has not had any other type of treatment to ensure longer-term recovery. While the Affordable Treatment Program and Gulf Coast Recovery do not directly offer detoxification services, we do have connections and co-provider relations with existing detox facilities in the area. After the detox process our staff transports patients from the medical environment into the safe treatment environment at Gulf Coast. Our treatment program provides comprehensive plans that take into consideration the needs of each individual. The detox is the initial step in the recovery process.

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