How to Choose a Detox?
Choosing the right detox program depends on exactly what it is that you are addicted to, whether a dual diagnosis is involved and the consideration of all medical factors. A physical should always be conducted before the actual detoxification takes place. The physical will help a doctor clarify whether there are other conditions occurring such as physical ailments, mental conditions and the type of drug that the person will be detoxing off of.
Detoxing from marijuana is different from alcohol. Detoxing from cocaine or crack cocaine is different from detoxing from pot. In fact, crack cocaine is one of the hardest to detox from which is why it is imperative you do so with professional and medical help because it can be dangerous to do so without medical guidance.
There are several types of detox available depending on what drug center you use. Some believe in natural detoxification. In this, there are no other drugs coming in to help alleviate the pain and suffering. It is a total cleanse without worrying if the person gets addicted to something else. A reputable center that uses this will do a thorough physical and evaluation on the person seeking help first. This will be to ensure that there are no medical conditions or a dual diagnosis problem popping up.
Another method of detox is the rapid drug detox . While some do like this because it helps them to skip over the withdrawal process, it is not always effective for complete recovery. It is an option but it is not one that is greatly recommended by any means.
It is imperative that the center know exactly what drug you are on, how long you have been on it and what medical and psychological problems you have, whether they be from the drug or any other third party cause. This is to ensure that the detox program will be successful and will not endanger you further. Yes, drugs DO endanger you. They can literally kill you. They will not go down without a fight and it is up to you to be open and honest with your team of warriors (the drug treatment program, counselors and medical professionals) so that you can come together to beat the enemy at his own game.
Honesty, motivation and will power will help you in choosing the right detox program for you. In the end, when you walk out of there to a new life and a wonderful aftercare group, you will know that the detox program you chose was indeed, the right one for you.
