There are many drugs, both legal and illicit, that can cause an addiction so complex that professional residential detox treatment is necessary for successful recovery. Here is information on five of the most common ones.
Alcohol
Alcohol use disorder, or alcoholism, is a disease of the brain that is best treated in a residential facility because the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be severe. These symptoms can be fatal, and they include rapid heartbeat, soaring blood pressure, hallucinations, and seizures. At a professional alcohol detox facility, clinical professionals will monitor the client’s health and provide medications to keep the symptoms from becoming too severe.
Heroin
Heroin withdrawal is rarely fatal, but it can be excruciating. Most of heroin’s withdrawal symptoms can be eased somewhat by a detox clinician. This can make the heroin detox process more bearable. Once the physical symptoms subside, clients will best benefit from an exhaustive assessment and stabilization process. This means individuals will find the best route to recovery in a way that addresses root problems and psychological barriers to sobriety.
Opioid Painkillers
These prescription drugs usually cause the same withdrawal effects as heroin. But there are some key differences that require residential detox so a physician can create a personalized recovery plan. Fentanyl, for example, can cause withdrawal sickness as soon as two hours after the last dose. This necessitates careful and frequent clinical supervision to ensure the safety and optimal comfort of the recovering patient.
Cocaine
Cocaine is infamous for producing profound mental dependence. The rate of relapse is so high for cocaine addicts that try to quit on their own or on an outpatient basis that residential detox is almost always necessary. Treatment includes intensive behavioral therapy and sometimes medication.
Benzodiazepines
Drugs in this class are usually prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and panic attacks. Common examples include Valium, Xanax and Klonopin. As useful as these medications are, they can cause a powerful addiction that can be fatal if the withdrawal is not closely supervised by a trained professional. The first step in recovery from “benzo” addiction is a careful taper off of the drug. This requires a stay in residential rehab because doctors cannot write take-home prescriptions for the purpose of benzodiazepine detox.
High Quality Detox in Southern California
If you or a loved one are suffering from alcohol use disorder or an addiction to one of the drugs discussed above please call SoCal Detox in Orange County, California, today. Our addiction specialists are on hand to offer you the information you need to make an informed decision on the route to take to full recovery. Call now for a free assessment and verification of insurance benefits: 888-590-0777.
