The first step in addiction treatment is to stop using drugs or alcohol. Stopping the use of alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other drugs can cause intense withdrawal symptoms. Medical detox can help manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings—in addition to keeping you or a loved one safer with medical monitoring.
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What to Expect in a Medical Detox Program
If you struggle with drugs or alcohol, making the choice to enter recovery is one of the best things you can do for your health. The early stages will involve intense cravings and likely withdrawal symptoms, but medical detox can help. Here’s what you can expect from a professional detox program:
Assessment
Addiction and recovery are personal experiences, so treatment should be, too. The initial assessment will help the professionals providing detox with information about your substance use, any medical conditions, and other factors that will influence your treatment plan. Assessments and evaluations about your health—especially relating to substance use—can be intimidating. Remember, though, your answers are private and just used by the treatment staff to create a safe treatment plan.
Stabilization
Withdrawal symptoms can be intense and potentially dangerous. Alcohol and benzodiazepines especially can cause physical symptoms that require medical assistance. All substances can cause discomfort during withdrawal, as well as serious mental issues like depression and anxiety. While withdrawal is uncomfortable, it’s an opportunity to stabilize the body and brain after long-term substance use.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
On top of other withdrawal symptoms, detox also brings intense cravings for drugs and alcohol. Medications are often used during medical detox to help manage physical and mental symptoms as well as cravings. Depending on your needs, a medication-assisted treatment plan may include prescriptions like buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone. These medications can help reduce cravings and ease withdrawal symptoms.
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+18442884672 Medical Monitoring
Medical detox programs offer constant monitoring from professionals who are trained to handle any complications. This level of care is especially important for individuals with a history of medical issues or those who have been using drugs and alcohol for an extended period. Medical staff can help manage withdrawal symptoms and monitor your vital signs, ensuring your safety throughout the detox process.
What Happens After Detox?
Once you’re stable and free of substances, the next step is to continue treatment through programs that suit your unique needs. Detox alone isn’t enough to address the underlying causes of addiction. Following detox, you can transition into an inpatient rehab program where you’ll receive personalized therapy and support to help prevent relapse.
- Therapy – Individual and group therapy can help you address any underlying mental health issues that may have contributed to your addiction. You’ll also learn coping skills, relapse prevention techniques, and strategies for healthy living without drugs or alcohol.
- Dual diagnosis treatment – If you have a co-occurring mental health condition that contributed to your substance use, dual diagnosis treatment can help you address both issues simultaneously.
- Long-term recovery support – Your recovery journey doesn’t end after detox and rehab. Ongoing support through aftercare programs, 12-step meetings, or individual counseling can help you maintain sobriety and continue to grow in your recovery.
Having a comfortable, supportive place to begin your healing journey can make the first steps of recovery more manageable. At Discover Recovery, we’ll provide personal support for you or your loved one during detox and inpatient treatment at our centers in Washington State.
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