Drug and Alcohol Detoxification Information
Although there are actually different
methods and degrees of detoxification, it generally means that it is a
procedure to get someone off the immediate effects of the drug they were
taking. This can be accomplished in several ways and varies depending on what
drug is used, how much and how often it was used, and the person's individual
body make-up.
The most common form of detox is actually just
withdrawing from drugs by either cutting the dosage down rapidly until no more
is being taken, or, if it is safe to suddenly stop, doing so. There is usually
a period of a few days to possibly a couple of weeks where withdrawal symptoms
can be felt and require attention in dealing with them.
Another form is
called a medical detox, which is monitored by a doctor and there are often
short-term substitute drugs given to ease the severity of the withdrawal
symptoms and help prevent serious potential problems such as a siezure. This is
typically used for extreme amounts of alcohol, extreme amounts of opiates,
and/or long-term use of other medications such as anti-anxiety drugs,
antidepressants, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers and anti-psychotics. Some of
these drugs have very severe withdrawal symptoms and therefore it might be
advised to have the detox monitored in a medical setting.
There are other types of detoxification that involve
cleansing toxins from tissues and organs in the body. Some of these could
include natural cleansing methods with a nutritionist. These things are
important to look at when focusing on overall body health, which can effect the
ability of the mind to process information as well. The most complete form of
detox we know of for drugs and alcohol involves
biophysical
cleansing with natural supplements and a purgin process through sweating.
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