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During a drug detox you will be weaned off the drug your body is dependent on, or, alternatively prescribed a substitute medication that will be reduced over time. This process is carried out until your body is clear of the drug and withdrawal symptoms cease to be uncomfortable or life-threatening.
A medical drug detox is a process carried out to help you to stop the drug(s) you are addicted to in a clinically safe manner.
Depending on the drug you wish to stop, a clinically approved medication is used to help you achieve abstinence by minimising the drug withdrawal symptoms.
A medical drug detox can be conducted by a qualified doctor, a CQC registered residential drug detox clinic or a qualified prescribing mental health nurse as a home or community detox.
During a drug detox you will be weaned off the drug your body is dependent on, or, alternatively prescribed a substitute medication that will be reduced over time. This process is carried out until your body is clear of the drug and withdrawal symptoms cease to be uncomfortable or life-threatening.
Drug detoxes can vary considerably in the length of time. The length of time your detox lasts will depend on a number of important factors that should only be assessed by a qualified physician or addiction specialist. This is applicable whether the drug you are addicted to is illicit, prescribed, over the counter, or legal.
The following should be taken into account when considering how long a drug detox will take:
Drug detox medications can have side effects which commonly include drowsiness, temporary forgetfulness, and lack of appetite.
However, the side effects of drug detox medications far outweigh drug withdrawal symptoms, which can be notoriously unpleasant. Drug detox medications also greatly minimise the more harmful effects of quitting drugs.
If you undergo a drug detox with the assistance of a prescribed detox medication and with medical supervision, you are far more likely to complete the detox successfully without suffering complications or severe side effects.
By calling us, we can carefully assess your levels of dependence and your individual circumstances. Following completion of a comprehensive assessment, we will recommend the drug detox that is most likely to work for you; that may be a residential drug rehab clinic, a community detox, or a home detox.
We will take care of all of the arrangements to ensure you get the best drug detox available.
Whatever your clinical needs and preferences are, we can assist you in getting a drug detox that will prioritise your safety and minimise discomfort.
Many individuals who are addicted to drugs, delay seeking help as they fear a drug detox will hurt or be painful. This does not have to be the case with you or your loved one. Please call us now for immediate help.
Which Rehab Birmingham, UK Addiction Psychotherapy & Counselling
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Birmingham,
334 Summer Ln,
Birmingham, B19 3RG.
Which Rehab London, UK
Drug & Alcohol Rehab London,
3 St Augustine Court, Mornington Road,
London, E11 3BQ.