An In-Depth Look At The Different Types Of Drug Detox

Drug detox is a process in which the body is rid of all toxins caused by drugs or alcohol. Detoxing from drugs or alcohol involves abstaining from these substances and dealing with unpleasant and potentially life-threatening physical and psychological symptoms.

Drug detox is the first stage of recovery, and it can be the longest and most difficult one. It is important to remember that detox is not the same as recovery. Detox alone cannot treat an addiction, and it is important for individuals to invest in a full addiction treatment plan to ensure long-term recovery.

During drug or alcohol detox, individuals will go through a physical detox process as well as a psychological detox process. The physical process involves the body ridding itself of drugs and alcohol, while the psychological process involves grappling with the psychological effects of drug or alcohol abuse.

Inpatient drug detox is a type of detox in which individuals stay overnight in a hospital or residential treatment center under medical supervision. During inpatient detox, patients have access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) which can help reduce withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and other physical and mental discomfort. Additionally, this detox type allows individuals to receive additional support and resources to help them stay both safe and stable during their recovery.

Inpatient detox is often more effective than home detox or natural detox because it provides access to quality healthcare and recovery resources. This type of detox is usually recommended for people who have a moderate to severe addiction, are at risk of relapse, or are struggling with intensely uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.

One of the most commonly known drug detox programs is for alcohol. Alcohol detox specifically involves reducing or completely stopping the individual’s consumption of alcohol, while monitoring the withdrawal symptoms they experience in the process. Similarly, opioid detox is a detox program specific to opioids, such as heroin and Morphine. This form of detox tends to be a little more complicated as opioids are known for their highly addictive nature and potential for severe withdrawal symptoms.

Other commonly known drug detox programs include cocaine detox, crystal meth detox, and benzodiazepines detox. These types of detox programs are specifically tailored to those drugs and involve close medical supervision to ensure safety. Furthermore, for individuals with polysubstance use disorder, a formal comprehensive detox plan should be created prior to detox to include treatments and medications for all of the substances abused.

Briarwood Detox Center offers detox treatment for alcohol, opioid, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and much more. Our experienced clinical staff provides round-the-clock monitoring throughout the drug detox process and our therapy team provides support to help manage the emotional response to treatment. Additionally, we have detox facilities located in Austin, Houston, and Colorado Springs with state-of-the-art amenities.

Briarwood is dedicated to facilitating a healthy and safe environment that empowers people to make significant and lasting changes in their lives. We look forward to supporting you or your loved one on the journey to recovery. Call (866) 710-7710 today for more information on our programs and admission process.

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