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Anabranch Recovery’s medically supervised detox treatment is a safe and effective way to manage the withdrawal process from drugs and alcohol. In our detox rehabilitation center, you’ll be under the care of medical professionals in a safe and compassionate environment. This level of care is crucial for individuals who are at risk of experiencing severe or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.
Upon entering Anabranch Recovery Center’s inpatient detox treatment, each client completes a physical exam, health history, and substance usage assessment with a physician. Our medical and therapeutic teams will then develop a plan that addresses your individual risk factors for withdrawal. Most of our clients spend 5-7 days in detox before continuing with our residential treatment or intensive outpatient treatment programs.
Detox treatment is short for detoxification, the process of eliminating the build-up of drugs and alcohol from the body. Detox happens naturally once a person stops using a substance, and it’s the effects of this purging that are known as withdrawal symptoms. Because withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous, it’s best not to try quitting drugs or alcohol on your own if you’ve been using them for a long time or if you’ve been using large amounts of them.
If you are ready to eliminate substances from your life and begin the healing and recovery process, our admissions counselors will probably recommend medical detox. Medical detox treatment means that you will stop taking substances in our supervised hospital setting, where doctors and nurses can provide you with the support you need to protect you from any dangerous reactions and to minimize the discomfort.
Yes, our Indiana facility offers medical detox treatment for anyone who needs help withdrawing from any addictive substance: alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana, prescription opioids, prescription benzos, and more. However, most of the people who seek our help are struggling with addictions to alcohol and/or opioids, each of which pose some unique challenges in detox. Let’s take a closer look….
Alcohol detox is the process of ridding the body of the toxins that build up from regular and excessive alcohol use. Contrary to what many people think, alcohol can be one of the most dangerous substances to withdraw from without medical assistance. This is why being in a detox center with 24/7 care from medical staff is so important for those who have been drinking heavily, have been drinking for a long period of time, or have tried unsuccessfully to quit drinking on their own.
Here’s an overview of what the first few, crucial days of alcohol detox might bring:
Serious problems can begin during this time, including hallucinations and seizures. Hallucinations can be frightening, causing you to see, feel, or hear things that aren’t there. Seizures occur when a sudden, uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain causes temporary changes in your behavior, movements, feelings, or level of consciousness.
About 5% of people in alcohol withdrawal may experience delirium tremens, or DTs, during this time. These are severe symptoms that include the following:
Depending on the severity of these symptoms, cardiovascular collapse might occur. As you can see, alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening and require emergency medical assistance.
Opioids are a class of drugs that include both prescription medications and illegal substances. They work by interacting with opioid receptors in the brain and body, which are involved in regulating pain and pleasure. Prescription opioids, such as morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone, are often used to manage severe pain, particularly in cases of injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. They can be highly effective for pain relief, but they also carry a risk of dependence, addiction, and various side effects.
Illegal opioids, such as heroin, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl (which is much more potent than heroin), can be extremely dangerous due to their high potential for overdose and death. Opioid use, both prescribed and illicit, can lead to physical dependence and addiction, which can have serious impacts on a person’s health, relationships, and overall well-being.
If your primary addiction is to opioids of any kind, you’ll complete drug detox in our facility. Detoxing from opioids is uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but the symptoms are generally not life-threatening:
Early symptoms of withdrawal include:
Late symptoms of withdrawal include:
Symptoms usually start within 12-30 hours of last usage, depending on the type of opioid.
Although opioid detox is not as life-threatening as alcohol detox, it can still become dangerous depending on the person’s state of health and the type and amount of substances used. For this reason, it’s crucial that opioid detox occurs in our medical facility where our doctors, nurses, and counselors can provide medications and support as needed.
Medical detoxification offers several benefits. Here are some of the key advantages:
First, we want to say that we understand. Change of any kind is scary, and entering into addiction recovery is a monumental life change. You’re already halfway there when you admit your fears and ask for help. Here are some simple steps you can take to help alleviate your fears:
The best time to get help is now. Call us today and let us help you start on the healing path.
Remember: Detox is just the beginning. For lasting change, it’s crucial to follow detox with comprehensive treatment in our residential or outpatient treatment programs to address the underlying causes of addiction and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
For drug or alcohol detox in Indiana, turn to Anabranch Recovery Center. Our full continuum of care in a compassionate, judgment-free environment will lay the foundation for lifelong well-being.