Many people are familiar with rehab for substance abuse. However, some assume that detox and rehab are the same thing. In reality, they are two very different things. In order for rehab to work, detox first has to occur.
Detox is a process that happens before rehab. Without it, recovery won’t be successful. When you choose to go through detox, you’ll enter into a process of eliminating toxins from your body. In the case of addiction, this procedure will guarantee removal of drugs or alcohol from an individual’s body.
Rehab then comes after the detox process. In a rehabilitation facility, you’ll learn how to cope with drug triggers, cravings, and more. They’ll teach you how to rejoin life, without using drugs. In addition, they’ll give you the support you need to feel confident again. Rehab offers many different types of treatment programs that are great for individual needs.
The most important thing to understand about detoxing from drugs or alcohol is the fact that symptoms coming from withdrawal can be uncomfortable. However, you’ll be with professionals who can monitor your symptoms and help to minimize them. Our facility will be sure to keep you safe and secure during this time.
During rehab, you’ll have already gone through detox. That means you won’t have to focus on anything except getting the help you need to fight triggers and learn how to live life again without substance abuse.
Rehab is typically geared towards an individual’s needs. Detox is open to anyone. Of course, the detox process and how long it lasts will depend on the severity of the addiction and what types of drugs were used. However, the overall process will essentially be the same for everyone. Rehab can be different in more ways than one. Treatment programs are tailored to fit the specific physical, emotional, and mental needs of the patient.
Without a safe and secure, fully monitored environment, the detox process can’t be completed properly. It can take seven to ten days to detox from drugs or alcohol. During that time, a number of symptoms can occur. When you are experiencing withdrawal, it’s important to make sure you are medically monitored by our nurses and physicians to ensure a full detox.