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Completing your alcohol detox treatment program is a rewarding experience. You probably feel like a new person after detox. Your body is cleansed from toxins, your mind is thinking more clearly, and you have a new zest for life. It also is time to go home from the rehab facility. You might be wondering: what […]

Drug detox kits have been developed for individuals hoping to achieve a quick negative drug test result on urine drug tests. Techniques have been developed to help people who have recently used drugs produce a sample that does not indicate any drug use. While these kits have becoming widely popular, their production has very few […]

An outpatient detox center allows people to seek help at the facility during the day and return to the comfort of their own home at night. For many people, outpatient treatment is preferable to inpatient care. They can continue to work and keep up with familial responsibilities while getting the addiction treatment they need. These […]

What Happens When You Stop Drinking Cold Turkey? More than 28 million people aged 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder in 2020, a medical condition defined by the uncontrollable use of alcohol despite the negative impact on an individual’s physical and mental health and their relationships with family, friends, and others.1,2  Excessive, regular alcohol […]

The Meaning of Detox & Withdrawal Management The reason for this is to adequately describe certain processes that occur as a result of discontinuing use of drugs or alcohol. It has been recognized by these organizations and clinicians that detoxification and the formal process of the withdrawal management program are not the same thing. This […]

But there are pregnant individuals who struggle with substance misuse. Research suggests that about 5% of individuals use one or more addictive substances during their pregnancy.2 Additionally, in a 2022 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers found that 14% (or 1 in 7) of pregnant individuals surveyed […]

Health insurance typically provides some level of coverage for substance abuse treatment, but there is typically still some cost left to the individual. For some people in need of treatment, these payments can be too high. In such cases, free detox centers may be the answer. There are several avenues through which you can find […]

What is Detox? Detox is the process by which the body rids itself of all addictive substances, and for individuals who are physically dependent on these substances, the process involves withdrawal. Withdrawal and detox can cause unpleasant and sometimes medically dangerous symptoms, which can make the process of detox seem intimidating and overwhelming. Finding a […]

Many people suffering from addictions feel overwhelmed when first seeking treatment and unsure of how to find the resources they need in order to undergo the detox process. There are several avenues an individual can follow in order to find drug treatment services. Many people begin at a physician’s office, where they can receive a […]

Why Do I Need Same Day Detox? Potential situations where quick admission to a detox program may help avert dangerous consequences (if a person is already experiencing significant symptoms or another emergency, call 911): Patient is experiencing or is at risk of experiencing alcohol withdrawal. (Alcohol withdrawal can be lethal.1) Patient is experiencing or is at […]