Why Medical Detox for Addiction is Important
Being addicted to any substance can have dramatic life changes that can result in countless consequences. Outside of these consequences, a person might also be unable to stop – even if they want to. For example, a person might realise they are losing their family to an addiction and they would like to discontinue using their drug of choice. When they do stop, the withdrawal symptoms can be very painful, and in some cases life threatening. Withdrawal symptoms are indicators that a person is physically/psychologically addicted to a substance. Many people find them to be so severe that they will continue to use the drug. This is partly what makes an addiction so difficult to quit.
You don’t have to quit on your own, nor do you have to continue using drugs or alcohol. In fact, it is highly inadvisable to discontinue any substance without the supervision of an addiction detox centre Thailand has to offer.
What is a Medical Addiction Detox?
A medical detox for addiction can help you to achieve sobriety while receiving treatment from qualified professionals. Detoxification, also known as a detox, is considered to be the first step in the addiction treatment process. Not all people who have an addiction will need to go through a detox in Thailand, or elsewhere, but many do. This is especially true for those who may be addicted to certain prescription medications or alcohol. Benzodiazepines and alcohol can cause withdrawal symptoms that could be fatal. Therefore, if you have an addiction to these drugs, it is prudent, you consider a medical addiction detox.
A detox from drugs or alcohol is usually provided at an inpatient treatment centre, but it might also be part of another related facility. When you begin a detox, your goal will be to remove the substance from your body, alleviate the withdrawal symptoms, and ensure you are safe.
The detox will take place in a comfortable environment that is supervised by medical professionals. Depending on what you have an addiction to, you may be given pharmaceutical medications that will reduce some of the discomfort from the symptoms. The medical team may also provide over the counter medications, herbal teas, and healthy foods to make the withdrawal process smoother. Once the medical detox in Thailand is completed, you will be of a clear mind and body.
Reasons to Go to an Addiction Detox Centre Thailand Recommends
Some detox centres will provide a space for a fast detox; others are within a hospital setting, and are less private. Then there are medical detox centres that are in-depth and offer an abundance of services. Most of the best addiction detox facilities are on the premises of an inpatient rehab. This allows you to start the detox and once completed, transition immediately into the inpatient treatment. A medical detox falls within the later option, and is best suited to anyone who is addicted to a substance and unable to quit on their own, or suffers from withdrawal symptoms that are very unpleasant.
The Environment of a Medical Detox in Thailand
A medical detox centre can ensure you are safe and receiving treatment in a clean, comfortable environment that promotes a healthy recovery. You will have the opportunity to go through any emotions that arise without feeling overwhelmed by external stressors. You will also have the space which invites you to go through the withdrawal process without needing to worry about judgement or criticism. In other words, you will be in good hands.
Medications During the Addiction Detox
Sometimes a patient will be best suited to medications that are geared to easing the symptoms of withdrawal. For instance, a person addicted to opiate painkillers or heroin might be prescribed methadone or buprenorphine. Or, if you are experiencing diarrhea, stomach cramping, or vomiting, a medication to ease this discomfort may be provided by one of the doctors or nurses. In some cases, intravenous fluids will be administered to ward off the symptoms of dehydration.
Psychiatric Care During a Detox
An addiction medical detox will put an emphasis on caring for the physical aspects of the addiction. However, a good rehab and detox centre should also pay a good amount of attention to the psychological elements of the detox. If, during the detox, you feel anxious, are unable to sleep, are depressed, or having suicidal thoughts, a mental health professional at Siam Rehab will be there to offer you guidance and support.
Accessing Additional Treatment
Most people who are going through an alcohol or drug detox will find that the process is completed in just a few days. However, for some it may take one week or more. Your intake officers will be able to provide you with more information about how long your own detox will take – based on the substance and length of time you have been addicted to it. After detox, you will begin the inpatient rehab programme.
Siam Rehab: A Leading Rehab and Medical Detox Centre in Thailand
If you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you should not attempt to quit on your own. Doing so could be very dangerous; even fatal. If you are ready to take the first steps towards recovery, and you would like guidance and support along the way, please call Siam Rehab, to learn about our medical detox for addiction and inpatient rehab centre.
