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Drug Detox And Drug Rehab
Detox During Drug Rehab
Over time, the body accumulates residual amounts of various chemical compounds contained in the addict's drug (or drugs) of choice. These toxins usually gather in the liver or kidneys. In order to begin the real work of recovery, all remnants of the addictive drug-and all its components-must be purged from the addict's system during drug rehab.
This can be a difficult and dangerous process, because the body has gradually built up a tolerance to the abused drug. The danger comes when the addict's organs are forced to adjust to the absence of the abused drug. This is the process commonly known as withdrawal.
Withdrawal At A Drug Detox Center
Complications from withdrawal range from uncomfortable to fatal. The detoxification process should never be attempted without medical supervision at a drug detox center.
Bone pain, agitation, sweating, shaking, rapid breathing and vomiting are common withdrawal symptoms. At the other end of the scale (the deadly end), complications can include high fever, convulsions, hallucinations and stupor (impaired consciousness). Many of us have heard the term "DTs" (shortened from delirium tremens), but few would want to experience the symptoms: violent excitation, rapid emotional fluctuations and loss of muscle control, including bowels and bladder.
Throughout the withdrawal period, the addict will experience serious difficulties when eating, sleeping or concentrating.
Drug Addiction Treatment After Detox
The severity of withdrawal symptoms is based on three factors: (1) the combined, long-term effects of the abused drug, (2) how frequently the addict used this drug, and (3) the length of the individual's addiction. Other factors that can make withdrawal more complicated include long-neglected medical conditions, such as heart problems, diabetes or immune system disorders (because drug addicts don't generally see their doctors regularly). These existing conditions can weaken the body's ability to tolerate-and recuperate from-the withdrawal period of detox.
The human body is amazingly resilient, however, and is usually able to recover from even severe trauma. During the withdrawal process, the doctor's job is largely to ensure that the body is functioning as it should when dealing with toxins, stepping in only to ameliorate symptoms or deal with any unusual reactions on the part of the recovering addict.
Depending on the addict's drug abuse history and physical condition, detoxification may last from 24 to 72 hours. By then, the addict should be healthy enough to participate in the drug addiction treatment process.
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