Drug and Alcohol Detox Centers

Short for detoxification, detox is the process of ridding the body of any substance on which it has a dependency, such as drugs or alcohol. Drug detoxification should also take place in the care of experienced professionals. In the case of pain killer addiction, numerous options exist for meaningful detoxification. For alcohol, detox has to often be done in a medical facility, under the care of a qualifying physician. This is because the alcohol has been in the system for so long that when it begins to finally exit, the body reacts violently, spawning convulsions and severe nausea. Sadly, this reaction can be fatal, for which reason why proper medical supervision is essential.

Many think of detox as the treatment for alcoholism when it is truly the first phase of a long process to come. Unfortunately, many people repeatedly detox from alcohol or drugs, but do not follow up with any other treatment program. This lack of “follow through” can actually be dangerous if someone continues his or her substance abuse. Studies have shown going through detox more than twice can intensify the withdrawal symptoms.

Effective alcohol and drug detox will also take away the physical cravings as long as there is a hint of alcohol in the persons system. These cravings are often overwhelming, to the point where the person is unable to focus on anything else. Under these conditions, an alcoholic is not in a position to seek treatment. After detox, the mind and body are both cleared so recovery can begin.

Like the alcohol detoxification process, many drug addicts also require medical care while withdrawing. Withdrawal from opiates such as heroin and even Vicodin or OxyContin Detox requires a period of close supervision. Opiate detox includes closely monitoring the person’s vital signs, providing supportive care, and prescribing medications. And although painkiller addiction has become an alarmingly problem, groundbreaking treatment options are now available.

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Addiction Specialists of Kansas Inc
650 Carriage Parkway Suite 135
Wichita, Kansas 67208
Kansas City Metro Methadone Program
3901 Rainbow Boulevard Mail Stop 4015 Psychiatry KUMC
Kansas City, Kansas 66160
Robert J Dole Medical Center and
5500 East Kellogg Street Building 5
Wichita, Kansas 67218
Mainstream Kansas City Inc
12215 State Avenue
Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012
Salvation Army
1200 North 7th Street
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Adolescent/Adult/Family Recovery Inc
3540 West Douglas Street Suites 4 and 6
Wichita, Kansas 67203
Parallax Program Inc
3410 East Funston Street
Wichita, Kansas 67218
Mission Valley Hope
5410 West 58th Terrace
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66205
Valeo Behavioral Healthcare Inc
330 SW Oakley Street
Topeka, Kansas 66606
Kings Alcohol/Drug Treatment Ctr LLC
2720 East 12th Street
Winfield, Kansas 67156
Saint Francis Recovery Clinic
4646 NW Fielding Road
Topeka, Kansas 66606
Recovery Unlimited
3312 West Douglas Street
Wichita, Kansas 67203
Confidential Mental Health and
Valley View Professional Building 8600 West 95th Street Suite 105
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66212
Bridge Way Recovery Inc
6331 West 110th Street
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66211
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