Addiction Topic Keyword: Alcohol Abuse Detox (p. 1 of 1)

  • Potentially Dangerous Drug Detox Side Effects

    Potentially Dangerous Drug Detox Side Effects

    Drug detox is often the first step in addiction treatment. According to the NIDA, "Patients should be encouraged to continue drug treatment following detoxification" as, without attending addiction treatment afterward, a patient could be in danger of relapse and other issues. This is only one of the potentially dangerous drug detox side effects.
    Relapse and Overdose An individual does...

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  • Substance Detox and Why It's Important

    Substance Detox and Why It's Important

    Substance detox, short for detoxification, is a form of treatment used by many drug treatment facilities. The purpose is to make withdrawal easier for the patient which further decreases the chance of relapse. Detox incorporates medication therapy and monitoring of the patient during withdrawal to ensure their pain and symptoms are alleviated as much as possible.
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  • All About Drug Addiction Detox

    All About Drug Addiction Detox

    Detox stands for detoxification and is a method used by drug rehab facilities for reducing withdrawal symptoms. Drug addiction can affect your body and mind in the short-term and long-term and treatment should be sought immediately. If you don't know who to turn to for help, find a treatment center nearby or tell your regular doctor about your addiction and he or she will find you a facility...

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  • What is Drug and Alcohol Detox?

    What is Drug and Alcohol Detox?

    Detoxification (detox) is the process of removing toxic substances that have accumulated throughout the body during the duration of substance abuse. When a person decides to quit drinking or using drugs, detoxification is often a step they have to take if their habitual use has led to addiction. Fear of detox is one of the reasons many people are reluctant to seek help for their addiction, some...

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