HOW DOES DETOX WORK?
Detoxification or detox is the process of removal of toxic substances from the human body of a patient who is intoxicated or dependent on a controlled substance. In many cases, detox is the first step in treatment. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Treatment Improvement Protocol (
WHY IS DETOX SO IMPORTANT
Detox is the first step an addict takes to become sober. It is a critical part of the recovery process and, although it is not technically considered a treatment for an addiction, it is often considered the first step of a treatment plan. Detox is considered the phase of treatment where a patient stops taking […]
A GUIDE TO THE DETOX PROCESS
The first step to recovery from addiction is one of the hardest steps that someone will experience during their journey: the detox process. What is detoxification? Detoxification has been defined as eliminating drugs from the body while keeping withdrawal symptoms under control. While going through a supervised detox program, people can avoid extreme symptoms of […]