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Alcohol Detox Dallas

As of 2009, nearly 24 million people suffer from drug or alcohol addiction. Among this group, only two million are receiving substance abuse treatment. With the first part of this treatment being detox, it is clear that we have a long way to go. Call now to get your own recovery process get started.

What Is Detox?

Detox is the act of removing yourself from a drug for a planned period. Typically, this is from 24-48 hours, but it can vary depending on the factors.

This fact brings us to our focus on this article. What are the effects of drug and alcohol detox on the body and mind? The short answer is addiction cravings, pain, and negative thoughts. We will go into the details of this article. Click here to find a detox location near you.

The Detox Process

A detox is successful when most of the traces of drug alcohol or recent use are gone. When you are no longer drunk on alcohol or high on drugs, your detox is over

Examples of this are in your local jail. If you have ever seen someone or are someone who has ended up in the drunk tank, this is the police’s version of detox. Police don’t tend to allow you to have alcohol during the several-hour periods that you are inside of an individual cell.

You can start a detox session of your own volition. Say you decide to reach out to a friend for support in starting this. You choose to pour all of your alcohol down the drain and flush your drugs down the toilet. Do not do this.  The chemical withdrawal, your body experience can be dangerously intense.

The adverse effects of drugs should is best handled by a professional. They may provide you with something to dull the pain in the process. Depending on the severity, they may prescribe more intense treatments.

Treatment For You

Get help with anxiety, depression, or any other debilitating mental health issues.

Treatment For A Loved One

If you aren't interested in group-styled therapy, try our individual therapy. 

Finding The Right Treatment Center

United’s contract will cover a wide variety of essential procedures. In asking how much they include, that will depend on the coverage you have purchased. Depending on that coverage, you will be able to select an ample, facility or rehabilitation center for your needs.

When you contact United, be sure to have a general idea of their contract details. By reading through your contract, you will be able to call with a piece of solid general knowledge to work with. When finding the right treatment path or rehab center near you, each person’s way will be a bit different. Through a combination of a doctor’s advice and your own desires, you will be able to make this decision with greater ease.

Physical Symptoms

  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Racing Heart
  • Muscle Tension and Aches
  • Heart Attack
  • Strokes
  • Seizures
  • Hallucinations

The physical symptoms vary massively depending on your drug of choice. But long term abuse of any drug can cause you to have incredibly die effects.

Emotional & Mental Symptoms

    • Anxiety
    • Depression

    • Panic Attacks

    • Poor Concentration and Memory

    • Restlessness

    • Irritability

    • Suicidal thoughts

Emotional reactions tend to be the same regardless of the drug. The intensity of these will vary depending upon the person. They may go back to where their mental state was. Exposure to addiction treatment center may reveal what got them into alcohol in the first place.

How Long Does it Take to Detox?

Detox periods vary depending on the drugs taken.  We will list out different addictive substances below.

Opiates

Street drugs and prescription opioids have different periods. Heroin addiction will take 24 to 48 hours for the effects of the drug to leave their bodies. The street drug takes several weeks, or even months, to get over withdrawal symptoms. Many long-term effects stay for a lifetime.

Prescription drugs take anywhere from 12 to 48 hours to leave the body. But their long-term symptomatic effects on the body are eliminated in around five to ten days. This timeline depends on the type of opioid and the strength of the dosage.

Alcohol

Alcohol takes anywhere from 24 to 72 hours to get over most physical withdrawals. It will depend on the level of drunkenness. It also says nothing of the long-term effects that come with alcohol, a reality that addicts have to deal with after detox.

The long-term period can take many weeks or months but tends to be shorter than heroin. The recovery period for most alcoholics is a life-long recovery journey.

Benzos

Benzodiazepines, or “benzos,” are a drug that is used for treating anxiety disorders. It takes a couple of weeks for this drug to leave the body. During this time, withdrawal symptoms will persist. The long-term effects can take several months or years to be gone entirely. Benzos are an extremely potent substance, and withdrawals can cause death. 

Cocaine

Cocaine is such an addictive drug that it can take up to ten weeks to stop suffering from withdrawal symptoms. While detox may be limited to a couple of days, the chemical dependence behind cocaine is intense.

Cocaine’s effects are so potent that a small number of uses will certainly cause lifetime effects.

Real Deal Therapy & Wellness: Dallas Detox Center

At Real Deal Therapy & Wellness, we provide a holistic range of services for individuals grappling with drug or alcohol addiction in the bustling city of Dallas, Texas [1]. Our Dallas Detox Center, nestled comfortably in the heart of downtown Dallas, serves as a sanctuary for recovery, complete with various treatment options tailored to accommodate the unique needs of every patient.

Comprehensive Approach to Substance Abuse Treatment

Substance abuse is a multifaceted issue necessitating a comprehensive treatment strategy. Our addiction services offerings span from medical detox to inpatient detox, all designed to manage withdrawal symptoms under stringent medical supervision [1]. Our team of professionals is proficient in handling the complexities of addiction treatment, whether the substance involved is alcohol, prescription drugs, or other addictive substances.

Holistic Mental Health Services

Recognized as a leading Dallas detox center, we take pride in our ability to provide personalized substance abuse treatment plans [1]. We perceive addiction as a physical ailment and a mental health disorder. With this perspective, we offer a suite of mental health services approved by the Mental Health Services Administration to address concurrent mental health conditions that often coincide with substance abuse disorders.

Beyond Physical Detoxification: A Holistic Treatment Approach

Our detox treatment extends beyond mere physical detoxification. We integrate evidence-based therapies such as dialectical behavioral therapy and support groups into our detox services programs to treat the whole person, not just their addiction. We firmly believe that effective substance use disorder treatment involves healing the body and mind.

Personalized Approach to Recovery

One of the distinguishing features of our Dallas detox centers is our focus on a personalized approach to recovery. We understand that each individual’s journey to sobriety is unique and requires a customized treatment plan. Therefore, we work closely with our patients to develop a plan that meets their specific needs and helps them stay on the path to recovery.

Detox FAQ's

Below are some quick answers to frequently asked questions about detox.

Rapid detox can lead to some incredibly dangerous situations.  Interestingly, rapid detox has some advocates. Still, it is an expensive method that can lead to negative symptoms. We will list those symptoms below.

  • Paranoia
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Choking
  • High body temperature
  • Death

There are even some incredibly fast detox methods that are supposed to take as little as several hours. According to the Coleman Foundation, one in fifty people die from rapid detox.

If you get back into the same drugs, you are highly likely to try and go back to the same level you used to take. As a result, you have an incredibly high likelihood of giving yourself an overdose. If you feel the urges to retake your drug, please reach out to us immediately or 911. You are worth more than that.

Detox is an intensive process that forces addicts to be without their drug for a period of one to three days. The ultimate goal is to reach sobriety, but the emotional and physical hurdles one will have to overcome.

Depending on the drug of choice, symptoms for getting rid of the drug can take anywhere between twelve hours to ten weeks. The effects of many of these drugs can last a lifetime.

If you feel the urge to retake your drug, please reach out to us immediately. We understand the difficulty of getting clean, and we know how to help those who are struggling.

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Richardson, TX 75081

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