Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida is one of the most renowned medical detox centers in the state because we understand how mentally and physically challenging withdrawal can be. Medical detox is the first stage of the recovery process, and it is different for every person. How long detox takes, the severity of your detox symptoms, and the types of medications that will be most helpful all depend on various factors. Call Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida today at 866.294.5306 for more information about options for a medical detox near Jupiter, Florida.
What Is a Medically Supervised Detox?
Detoxing refers to the process of a toxic substance clearing from the body. During detox, a patient experiences withdrawal symptoms, some of which can be painful and even life-threatening. The number of days required for the patient’s body to fully remove the substance depends on the amounts and types of substances they were using and on their general health.
Some of the most common withdrawal symptoms include:
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Drug or alcohol cravings
- Body aches and pains
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Headaches
A few severe but less common symptoms are hallucinations, seizures, and delirium tremens (DTs).
Medical detox is the medically supervised management of withdrawal. Medical doctors and trained clinicians monitor the patient’s health and progress and prescribe medications as needed to keep the person comfortable and safe.
Not every residential treatment facility provides medically supervised detox, though they may offer 24-hour supervision. Some rely on counseling and peer support to help patients through detox and rarely prescribe medications. Due to the potential health risks, detoxing alone is rarely, if ever, a good idea.
Who Needs a Medical Detox Program?
The extended use of drugs or alcohol eventually creates a physical dependence on the substance. A person’s brain learns to adapt to the effects of the substance to continue functioning. Each time the brain adapts and returns to normal function, larger doses are required. This routine is part of building “tolerance,” the need to use higher amounts of a substance to get the same effects.
Tolerance often leads to physical dependence. The body begins to depend on the presence of drugs or alcohol to feel normal. An example of dependence is when an alcoholic needs a drink first thing in the morning to stabilize and rid themselves of withdrawal symptoms.
When the person stops using the substance, such as they do during detox, the body may react in a number of unwanted ways. Some withdrawal symptoms are painful and can even be life-threatening. For this reason, medical detox is best for anyone who:
- Is recovering from a long-term substance use disorder
- Has a chronic or unstable health issue such as high blood pressure or diabetes
- Has a history of experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms
- Is at high risk for suicide
- Has co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression
- Is using two or more substances
- Has a history of relapse
- Has an unsupportive or unstable living environment
Medications used to manage withdrawal may include prescriptions that ease pain, aid sleep, treat depression or manage health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Benefits of a Medical Detox Center
Inpatient detoxifying programs also offer the following benefits:
- Ability to increase or decrease care levels as needed
- Medical supervision may discover unknown health conditions that require treatment
- Mental health problems will also be assessed during medical detox
- Quick medical attention for severe withdrawal symptoms
- Built-in support for moving to the next stage of recovery
The main goal of any medical detox program is to ease withdrawal symptoms and keep people safe.
Seek Compassionate Medical Detox at Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida Today
Serenity House Detox & Recovery Florida provides comprehensive medically supervised detox programs tailored to help withdrawal from all types of substances, including:
- Alcohol
- Opioids
- Cannabis
- Methamphetamine
Call today at 866.294.5306 for more information about detox facilities near you and how you can get started on the road to recovery.
