Making the choice to stop the use of drugs and/or alcohol is a fantastic decision. It is also a major one. Some try to stop the use of drugs and/or alcohol on their own instead of seeking treatment. While sometimes it’s merely uncomfortable, other times it is quite dangerous. 

If you’ve made the decision to quit the use of drugs and/or alcohol, it’s very important to undergo medical detox. This will help not only with cravings but also ensuring your safety as the drugs and/or alcohol leave your system. 

What Is Detox? 

“Detox” is short for detoxification. This is the process of the drugs and/or alcohol of someone suffering from addiction leaving their body. Detox can’t be avoided, but it can be managed. 

Why Medical Detox? Can I Stop on My Own? 

Once you stop the use of drugs and/or alcohol, you will likely experience symptoms of withdrawal. It’s important to seek medical help during this time. Some patients find that the detoxification process is uncomfortable but mild. Others find themselves in a situation where their lives would be at risk without the help of medical detox professionals. 

In order to manage withdrawal symptoms and stay safe during the detoxification process, it’s extremely important to seek medical attention when stopping the use of drugs and/or alcohol. You should not try to quit on your own! 

There are a lot of symptoms of withdrawal that may occur when ceasing the use of drugs and/or alcohol. These symptoms include: 

• Insomnia 
• Pains 
• Mood swings 
• Anxiety 
• Nausea 
• Tremors 
• Fatigue 
• Hallucinations 
• Sweating 
• And more 

Depending on the substance, level of use, the physiology of the individual, and other factors, withdrawal symptoms can range from very mild to deadly. Seek medical treatment when you decide to stop the use of any addictive substance. 

Treatment After Detox 

After the detoxification period, you’ll want to seek addiction treatment. This often includes medication, therapy, support groups, and ketamine treatment. 

If you are worried about visiting a treatment center or would simply prefer to receive treatment from the comfort of your own home, you should consider in-home treatment, like that provided by Front Door Health. 

In-Home Treatment 

Front Door Health offers outstanding in-home treatment services provided by top addiction specialists and medical professionals. We bring addiction treatment to your home. Front Door Health provides compassionate care, and we are committed to helping you through each phase of your recovery. 

For milder withdrawal symptoms, Front Door Health may be available to provide you with a detox within your home. If not, we can help facilitate admission into a detox center, and then help with discharging from the detoxification center back into the care of Front Door Health. 

For more information, contact us. We look forward to speaking with you. 

773.747.5500 

info@frontdoorhealthcenter.com