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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Focus Healthcare of Tennessee
7429 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Local Listings
Dept of Behavioral Healthcare Service
505 Washington Street Suite 600
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
Central Virginia Community Services
620 Court Street
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
Metro Treatment of Virginia LP
1601-L Overbrook Road
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Sellati and Co Inc
1728 Virginia Beach Boulevard Suite 113
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1970 Roanoke Boulevard Unit 116-A4 Psychiatry
Salem, Virginia 24153
Galax Treatment Center Inc
112 Painter Street
Galax, Virginia 24333
Mount Regis Center
405 Kimball Avenue
Salem, Virginia 24153
Hampton Roads Clinic
2236 Todds Lane Suite C
Hampton, Virginia 23666
Inova Comprehensive Addiction
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Clinch Valley Treatment Center
111 Town Hollow Road
Cedar Bluff, Virginia 24609
Poplar Springs Hospital
350 Poplar Drive
Petersburg, Virginia 23805
Northwestern Community Services Board
441 North Main Street
Woodstock, Virginia 22664
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