Do You Need Detox?

What Is Detox?

Detoxification, commonly called detox, is the process by which a person abstains from the use of drugs or alcohol until the toxins leave the system. It’s always best for this to occur under medical supervision to ensure it happens safely.

For men and women with severe alcohol or drug addiction, detox can be difficult due to the onset of withdrawal symptoms. Yet, it is often the first step in a lasting recovery. When you utilize the detox services at Victory Addiction Recovery Center, experienced and compassionate professionals will provide 24/7 supervision to keep you as comfortable as possible until you’re ready to begin the next step of your treatment plan.

Ask Yourself These Questions to Know if Detox Is Right for You

If you are unsure what type of help is right for you, consider a few simple questions. Be honest with yourself about where you are right now in your ability to stop using drugs.

#1: Do You Focus on the Drug of Choice Often?
Many men and women with a severe addiction plan their day around how they will get access to their drug or when they can use it. This interferes with day-to-day life. When your world seems to revolve around getting your next high, that’s a sign you have a severe dependency requiring detox.

#2: Do You Suffer Pain When You Stop Using?
The physical pain of addiction withdrawal is one of the leading factors for relapse. Withdrawal is a physically demanding process that challenges your mind. Physical pains, such as nausea, vomiting, or headaches, are common.

In an inpatient residential treatment program, this pain can be managed effectively with medications and supportive care. Detoxing doesn’t have to be as painful as it feels it you right now.

#3: Do You Suffer Mental Anguish During the Withdrawal Process?
Mental health challenges can be many in addiction detox. When you stop using the drug, your brain’s chemical signals continue to fire—signaling the need for more of the drug. When it does not arrive, this can cause changes in brain chemistry. You may feel moody or just apprehensive. Others experience severe forms of depression and anxiety. You worry, fear, and dread each moment. These are signs that detox is a must in a well-managed location.

#4: Do You Experience Life-Threatening Complications?
Some people experience problems such as difficulty sleeping for long periods of time when they stop using the drug. In other cases, they are so addicted to it, they suffer heart rhythm changes, intense anxiety that leads to delirium, and seizures. Depending on the type of drug and the longevity of your use, you may face medical risks like these just by not using it.

In a medically supervised detox, these risks are limited. Your doctors will work closely with you to manage any complications that do arise. Your safety and comfort will be a priority every step of the way.

#5: Do You Suffer from Constant Fatigue?
Those who stop using drugs they have used for years may find the level of fatigue they have is unbearable. It limits your ability to go through the day and maintain your responsibilities. You may try to get more sleep, drink more coffee, or just try to stay focused without success.

Why Inpatient Detox Is Ideal

Drug addiction relapse is not uncommon. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that about 40 percent of people will relapse. Yet, without inpatient detox, your risks are higher.

With detox in a medical facility, you gain:

• Help with pain during withdrawal, using non-opioid or non-addictive pain relievers.
• Access to immediate help for co-occurring complications including mental health disorders.
• A team to help you immediately should there be any severe side effect or complication of the process.
• Support to make it through the entire process of removing the toxin from your body, or as much as is possible.
• Support entering into the right treatment plan for you after detox is over.

Detox doesn’t have to be something to fear. See it as an incredible opportunity to step away from your triggers and pain to obtain clarity and support. With the right type of detox help, you can enter the road to recovery with the best possible potential.