Posted on June 1, 2011.
and Alcohol Detox in Los Angeles Clearview drugs Medically facilitated detoxification are available through our housing program main / inpatients.
Detoxification (detox) can be defined as a period of treatment where a person is helped to overcome their physical dependence on a substance. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the patient for entry into a treatment program or a rehabilitation center. The ultimate goal of detox is to prepare the patient for long-term sobriety and recovery.
Alcohol detox can cause a variety of physical symptoms and psychological ramifications. The process of alcohol detox can be traumatic and can trigger a number of side effects, including tremors (shaking them), headache, vomiting, sweating, agitation, loss of appetite and insomnia. More serious effects of alcohol detox can be Delirium Tremors (DT), autonomic hyperactivity and seizures (convulsions).
The time required for treatment of alcohol addiction can vary from 3 to 10 days. A variety of drugs and procedures are used for a patient detoxification of alcohol.
Withdrawal of the drug is caused by stopping or greatly reducing drug use after a prolonged and intensive use. The reaction frequently includes sweating, tremors, headaches drug craving, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, insomnia, confusion, agitation, depression, anxiety and other behavioral changes.
Often, there is a strong self-induced, psychological dependence associated with these substances and, therefore, an initial stabilization period, followed by a residential treatment is recommended. Treatment of withdrawal (detox) includes close monitoring of vital signs of the person, supportive care and medications. The period of detoxification is usually 3 to 7 days.
Detox at Clearview
Clearview provides detox in a safe, comfortable surroundings, at home. Clients work with a doctor who specializes in detoxification methods.
Proper detoxification symptoms and minimization of acute and post acute withdrawal are essential for the process and can significantly increase the likelihood of a client successfully complete the treatment.
Clearview uses the latest techniques and detoxification of drugs according to the profile of patient abuse. Where appropriate, Subutex and Suboxone are used for detoxification from opiates. Our goal is to make the patient as comfortable as possible during the process of detoxification.
Clients are carefully monitored and receive support and advice from our qualified staff during detoxed. Gradually, they begin to participate in therapeutic services.
Common substances that are detoxed clients include:
aec Alcohol
aec Cocaine
aec Heroin and other opiates such as Vicodin and Oxycotin
aec benzodiazepines like Valium and Xanax
aec pills stimulants such as Ritalin and Aderal
aec Methamphetamine and speed
aec Marijuana
aec Club drugs like ecstasy and GHB
aec muscle relaxers
Clearview offers everything that traditional treatment programs for alcohol supply, and more. While the standard teaching, relapse prevention counseling, and the introduction of 12-Step programs constitute the entire program to most other programs at Clearview is just a beginning.
