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Drug Detox Center
Find drug detox, alcohol detox centers and detoxification clinics in all U.S. States.
Detox, when used in relation to alcohol or drug rehabilitation is "industry slang" for detoxification, medical detoxification, which account for the time period where the body is allowed to make necessary adjustments (normalization) after a period of intoxication cause by drugs, alcohol or other substances of abuse. Detox, generally, can refer to the function of the kidneys or liver, and is achieved through dialysis.
A drug detox, or drug detoxification center is a facility where the process of detoxification can occur safely, while a patient remains under close supervision. Due to the seriousness of withdrawal securing licensed, professional detox is highly recommended.
The process of detoxification, or detox at an alcohol or drug detox center is one where individuals are withdrawn from drugs or alcohol in a systematic way, usually in professional medical care.
Unlike initial withdrawal, post acute withdrawal can last from 6 weeks to 18 months.
Detox is sometimes considered an individual treatment program, but is usually part of a full drug rehab program. Detox is necessary to allow an addicts body to adjust physically to the absence of a substance.
Medications are sometimes used to assist in detox from opiates, nicotine, alcohol and other drugs. In some cases, professional medical detox may be a critical necessity, because unsepervised detox, withdrawal, can be fatal.
Detoxification is not designed to produce lasting changes, but rather to help an individual adjust physically, prior to, or while being treated for psychological issues surrounding drug addiction.
