There are various types of drug detox programs available to you. These are medical detox, natural detox, inpatient detox, outpatient detox, and medicated detox. Choosing the right one for you or your loved one will depend on their specific situation and the conditions and symptoms that they are experiencing.
At-home detoxes are not recommended. It is important that you seek professional help and do not try any at-home programs.
Natural
Natural detox is what most people call “cold turkey” and is the simplest one of all. You simply top taking the drug that you are taking. You will begin to experience withdrawal symptoms within a matter of hours but this will depend on the drug you are addicted to. Your actual symptoms will also depend on how heavy the drug is that you are taking. Many people experience tremors, nausea, heavy shaking, as well as other symptoms.
Medical
Medical detox is the complete opposite of natural detox. This is not a short-term inpatient procedure that only takes only a week or so, medical detox requires months or even years of rehabilitation. Medication is traditionally used to help with the withdrawal symptoms. These programs are under strict regulations by the federal government. The primary benefit to this type of detox is you can continue on with your school or work and daily lives.
Medicated
Medicated detox does not give the patient a replacement medication but prescribes a non-addictive medication to decrease the withdrawal symptoms that they may be experiencing. Non-addictive painkillers are sometimes prescribed to keep the patient comfortable during the detox process.
Inpatient and Outpatient
Inpatient and outpatient programs are not medicated detoxes and provide either short or long-term support for individuals who need more than just help with the withdrawal symptoms. These typically are rehabilitation facilities that help monitor the entire detox process and provides not only medical support but emotional and mental support as well. Traditionally, these are the best options because they provide long-term care as opposed to just medical treatment.
There is no way to know which one of these detox programs will be the best for you until you talk to your doctor and your support system. If you or someone you love needs treatment it is important that you take action as soon as possible and discuss it with your doctor before making any final decisions on your detox program.
If you need help deciding on detox programs for your loved one, then you need to contact Managed Health Services to learn about their services. Visit their website for more info.
