Detox Services
Miracle by the Bay provides detoxification services for those who need to cleanse their minds and bodies of drugs and alcohol before they can proceed with treatment. Before this actual detox process begins, individuals undergo an initial assessment by a medical professional to better understand what will work best for detox and treatment. The usual length in a residential detox facility can vary according to the severity of the addiction and what types of drugs have been used. A typical alcohol or opiate detox is about three days to a week and can require supervised medical attention and medications if desired and necessary.
Many addicts and alcoholics that have a desire to stop drinking or using are unable to do so if they do not use the very effective first step of detoxification. Detox is effective because while it can be a bit uncomfortable it gives individuals time to reflect on past behavior and feel the pain of their past which is very useful in getting people out of denial. Understanding that there is a real problem is the first step in getting help. Side effects can occur during the detox process but lessen exponentially as the toxins and chemicals leave the person’s body. Some of the effects of withdrawal can include shaking, delirium tremors, vomiting, nausea, headache, and changes in sleeping and eating patterns. Because detoxification physicians are so well trained, they have specific detoxification methods for individuals withdrawing from heroin, crack, amphetamine, prescription drug addiction, or alcoholism, as each one of these addictions carry different withdrawal symptoms and side effects. One of the most important effects of a successful drug or alcohol detox is alleviating many of the uncomfortable and potentially harmful side effects of withdrawal allowing clients to remain safe and feel comfortable enough to begin engaging in treatment.
Many long-term alcoholics and drug addicts will verify that the cravings and the urge to use again is a powerful temptation that they are unable to overcome with their own will. By removing the physical craving for drugs or alcohol it can speed up the psychological and emotional healing. In the field of addiction medicine, there have been many advancements in therapies and medications to help with these cravings and symptoms and even to provide what is referred to as “brain restoration” which has been shown to improve brain function at a much faster rate than traditional detox.
We recommend a full body and mind detox as the best first step in the recovery treatment process to promote an open mind, a clear thought process and a spiritual beginning.
