Can You Detox At Home?

woman considers the importance of detox before recovery

Detoxing from drugs or alcohol would seem as simple as just stopping, but when you stop using these substances by the cold turkey method, it can be dangerous. If you want to use this method, it really depends on three things, what you’re taking, how long you’ve taken it, and the substance. Some drugs are […]

How Long Does Detox Take?

The first step to entering rehab is to undergo a drug detox. During detox, the primary goal is to get all the drug out of your body and help you start to break the physical need for the drug. However, the drugs that you have used in the past and the length of time you’ve […]

Do I Need a Detox Program?

The first step in any addiction treatment is detoxification, which is when the body rids itself with the addictive substance. During detox, patients will experience withdrawal symptoms as their bodies adjust to being without the drug. When choosing a drug and alcohol detox program, several factors must be taken into consideration. The first is whether […]

What Determines the Length of Detox – 3, 5, 7 or 10 Days?

a man grapples with drug use and addiction

Addiction is not just a strong preference but also a compulsion to use or continue using drugs despite negative consequences. When an addict goes through detox, the goal is to restore the brain and body to their natural state. Detoxification doesn’t actually “cure” addiction—it only relieves withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings so that treatment can […]