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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Hope By The Sea
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Crossroads Centre
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Destination Hope
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Focus Healthcare of Tennessee
7429 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Sunrise Detox
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Gateway to Recovery
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Willingway Hospital
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Ocean Hills Recovery
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New Method Wellness
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Local Listings
Region I Mental Health Center
1742 Cheryl Street Health Services Building
Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614
Communicare
152 A Highway 7 South
Oxford, Mississippi 38655
Sunflower Landing
2900 Highway 49 South
Dublin, Mississippi 38739
Community Counseling Services
302 Chester Street
Ackerman, Mississippi 39735
North Mississippi Medical Center
4579 South Eason Street
Tupelo, Mississippi 38801
Victory Manor Recovery Center
100 West Northside Drive
Clinton, Mississippi 39060
Nunan Center
353 Airport Boulevard
Greenville, Mississippi 38703
Marian Hill Chemical Dependency Center
100 McAuley Drive
Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1500 East Woodrow Wilson Drive Unit 116-A4
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Saint Dominic Behavioral Health Servs
969 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Weems Community Mental Health Center
1415 1/2 College Drive
Meridian, Mississippi 39304
Baptist Memorial Hospital
525 Willowbrook Road
Columbus, Mississippi 39703
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