How Does Medical Detox Work? - The Recovery Village

A vital 1st step in recovery, medical detox rids the body of toxic substances under medical supervision.

🏥 Understanding Medical Detox in Addiction Recovery 🏥

Individuals facing substance use disorders seek medical detox to manage withdrawal symptoms, including sweating, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate, hallucinations, and seizures.

Physical dependence on drugs or alcohol often leads to withdrawal symptoms, characterized by an inability to quit and increased cravings when the substance is unavailable.

Medical detox may be necessary for substances like alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, and synthetic drugs, as attempting to detox from these without medical help can be dangerous, even life-threatening.

🩺 To ensure safety and a personalized approach, clinical staff assesses a person's needs during medical detox, conducting comprehensive evaluations for drug and alcohol use disorders, potential mental health conditions, medical issues, and the severity of withdrawal.

📋 A customized addiction treatment plan is then designed based on the evaluation results.

💊 During detox, addiction medications like methadone, naltrexone, Vivitrol, Suboxone, or Sublocade may be used to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

⏳ The duration and intensity of detox depend on various factors, including the type and duration of substance use, the amount consumed, and individual characteristics like body chemistry and weight.

🕰️ In most cases, medical detox typically lasts for five to seven days.

🏩 When seeking a medical detox facility, look for a fully licensed and accredited establishment with experienced, licensed staff available to respond to medical needs 24/7.

🤝 After completing medical detox, patients often transition to residential treatment and later outpatient rehab to continue their journey to recovery and prevent relapse.

For those struggling with substance addiction and in need of safe and comprehensive medical detox, The Recovery Village Network is here to help.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS ⏱️

0:00 – What is Medical Detox?

0:26 – What do Withdrawal Symptoms Include?

0:43 – What Makes Me More Likely to Be Physically Dependent?

1:07 – What Substances May Require Medical Detox?

1:47 – What are the Benefits of a Medical Detox?

1:58 – What is the Medical Detox Process?

2:28 – What Medications Would I get in Medical Detox?

2:51 – What Factors determine the Length and Intensity of Detox?

3:10 – What Should I look for in a Medical Detox Facility?

3:40 – The Recovery Village Can Help

4:00 – Call Our Recovery Advocates 24/7

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