Rapid detoxification centers have experienced greater popularity in recent years, as opiate and opioid addictions have skyrocketed. These programs provide rapid detox for people seeking a fast track out of physical addiction. However, these centers are controversial, and the method of rapid detox is widely debated by medical professionals. Therefore, in most cases, it is safer to attend a traditional drug detox center.
A rapid change in chemicals in the body, for good intentions or not, causes a lot of inherent risks. For safe substance abuse detox in South Florida, call Serenity House Detox Florida at 866.294.5306 today.
About Rapid Detoxification Centers
Addiction is a chronic disease. Recovery is never a one-time-only scenario, particularly through quick methods like rapid drug detox. Regardless of how quickly you detox, you still must address the root causes of your addiction. Rapid drug detox is only one method of overcoming physical addiction and may or may not be right for you.
Rapid detoxification centers condense the detox period from drug or alcohol addiction into a shorter length of time. This takes place through sedation. By being sedated, individuals in detox go through withdrawal more quickly and without discomfort. Being sedated presents dangers and side effects of its own.
Rapid detoxification centers report people seeking sobriety can achieve that goal in only a matter of a few days without feeling the ill effects of withdrawal. The ill-effects avoided in rapid detox include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headaches
- Shakiness
- Insomnia
- Nightmares
- Sweating
There are many medical problems that can arise during detox. If you’re not awake during the process, you can’t let the staff know if a problem has started. Yes, you’ll be monitored, but being awake can catch problems earlier.
Risks of Rapid Detox
Prescription painkillers and heroin addiction withdrawal sometimes involve rapid detox. When undergoing rapid detox, you receive general anesthesia that puts you to sleep, as you would experience for surgery. Then doctors provide an opioid antagonist, such as naltrexone.
After receiving these drugs, withdrawal quickly sets in. You stay asleep while your body goes through the symptoms of withdrawal.
There are big risks with rapid detox. These risks may include:
- Heart attack
- Paranoia
- Vomiting
- Aspiration and choking
- Dangerously high fever
In addition to these risks, you put yourself in the traditional dangers of general anesthesia. Anytime a person undergoes this anesthesia, they are at risk of death and other complications.
After you wake from anesthesia, you still require a few days of bed rest before being able to travel or participate in your daily routine. For most people, this recovery in rapid detoxification centers takes another 24 to 48 hours, so it’s not all that rapid. Conversely, in most cases, a traditional detox lasts between a few days and a few weeks. However, it is possible to go through detox with relative ease and comfort without putting yourself in danger.
Alternatives to Rapid Detox
It is critical to receive the best help for your situation. Addiction recovery doesn’t happen with a single detox process. It’s often best to go through the detox process under the care of a professional detox program. These programs can provide support for the time that you’re under our care. We also provide a range of therapeutic options to address why substance abuse occurred. For instance, the therapeutic options we provide include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
To learn more about the treatments available, please reach out to Serenity House Detox Florida today.
Begin Your Recovery at Serenity House Detox Florida
Serenity House Detox Florida in lovely Jupiter, Florida provides healthy, supported, and supervised detox for safe withdrawal. The programs at our luxury detox include a comfortable facility with support and supervision from the beginning to the end of your detox. You gain healthy nutrition and medical monitoring throughout withdrawal.
At our inpatient detox center with medical support options, we provide the following services:
- Inpatient detox program
- Medical detox program
- Luxury detox center
- Men’s and women’s detox
- 12 step recovery
Treatment doesn’t end after the drugs are removed from your system. Drug and alcohol rehab programs, therapies, and aftercare provide additional support to prevent relapse.
If you or someone you love are ready for an end to your drug or alcohol addiction, contact Serenity House Detox Florida today. Your recovery begins at Serenity House Detox Florida, so call 866.294.5306 to start your better future now.
