The goal of drug and alcohol detoxification is to break free the toxins remaining from substance use. Since addicts are using substances regularly, their brains adapt to the presence of the chemical substance. Once they stop using, the person may experience both physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Drug and alcohol detox programs offer treatment to help clients cope with both of them.
Withdrawal symptoms can occur after using recreational or prescription drugs for an extended time. Each type of drug produces different types of withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol and tranquilizers produce more pronounced physical effects during detoxification, while others, like marijuana, have more psychological effects on users during this phase.
The Acute Stage Of Drug And Alcohol Detox
The acute stage of drug and alcohol detox occurs at the beginning of the process. During this time, a client will experience the most noticeable physical symptoms related to withdrawal from drugs and/or alcohol.
Outpatient drug detox addresses a client’s needs by monitoring each client’s progress carefully. Medications are provided to reduce cravings, treat withdrawal symptoms and keep the person comfortable. Physical withdrawal symptoms may include the following:
- Diarrhea
- Muscle tension
- Nausea
- Racing heart
- Sweating
- Tightness in the chest
- Trembling
- Vomiting
Post-Acute Stage Of Drug And Alcohol Detox
During the post-acute stage of drug and alcohol detox, a person’s brain chemistry will gradually return to normal. Levels of brain chemicals will fluctuate, and the following symptoms are quite common:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Difficulty concentrating
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Sleep disturbances
Long-term alcohol use can result a Vitamin B1 deficiency, which can lead to memory loss. A client who is seeking detox in Florida from New Beginnings Recovery will be treated with a combination of B-complex, B-12, Folic Acid and amino acids as part of the restoration stage of detoxification.
Some of these medications are given orally, while others are injected. All of them help to restore balance to the body after someone stops drinking or using drugs. Since many clients may have neglected their nutritional needs while actively using substances, these medications also start to improve mood and mental clarity.
Support counseling is provided as part of the detox process for all clients at New Beginnings Recovery Center. For those people who want or need a higher level of care during this time, the Center offers optional Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) group counseling, as well as individual therapy. These programs can be customized to meet each client’s needs.
Are you interested in learning more about the drug and alcohol detox programs offered by New Beginnings Recovery Center? Call us today @ 888-528-8951.
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The Restore Program is based on the knowledge that amino acids are building blocks for proteins and the precursors for neurotransmitter production. Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that communicate information throughout our brain and body. As a result, the brain sends out urgent messages of cravings that can lead to a frustrating cycle of relapse. The IV infusion therapy seeks to correct that deficiency and restore your body to balance. The Restore program is not a “cure” for addiction. It allows your brain to have a balanced neurochemistry level, while it’s trying to restore order to the body. Balancing out these aspects of your brain chemistry boosts your mood and mental clarity during your journey towards recovery. This program can jump start your recovery and help give you the best possible starting place for your new dependency free life.
