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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Gateway to Recovery
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New Method Wellness
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Crossroads Centre
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Destination Hope
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Hope By The Sea
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Willingway Hospital
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Local Listings
Milwaukee Health Service Systems II
4800 South 10th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221
Fond Du Lac County
459 East 1st Street
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin 54935
Genesis Detoxification Center
2835 North 32nd Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208
North Central Healthcare Facilities
1100 Lakeview Drive
Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
Tellurian UCAN Inc
2914 Industrial Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53713
Eagle River Memorial Hospital
201 Hospital Road
Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521
Saint Agnes Hospital
430 East Division Street
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin 54935
L E Phillips
2661 County Highway I
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729
Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Ctr
2640 North 6th Street
Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53083
Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr
5000 West National Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295
Libertas Treatment Center
1701 Dousman Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54303
Behavioral Medicine Center
3011 Saylesville Road
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53189
Saint Joseph's Hospital
611 Saint Joseph Avenue
Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449
Mental Health Center of Dane County
625 West Washington Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
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