Detox
Everything You Should Know About Detox
What detox actually is, why withdrawal is the hurdle, and how a supported program eases the first days of sobriety.
You wake each day, resolved not to pour a drink or pick up your drug of choice, but within hours you start to feel the effects of withdrawal.
Instead of facing the discomfort, you reach for that drink or drug for relief. One of the greatest hurdles to sobriety is overcoming your dependence, which is where detox comes in.
Our team here at Northview Wellness can give you the tools and support you need to detox safely and successfully, allowing you to begin regaining control of your life.
Here’s a look at how our detox program can help you take the first life-saving step toward freedom.
Two sides
Understanding the difference between addiction and dependence
Any substance use disorder has two sides, which are:
Side A
Addiction
The addiction aspect of a substance use disorder is the one that affects your behaviors. When you drink or use drugs to excess, your brain forms new neural pathways that demand more and more of your substance of choice. These pathways affect your behaviors and create those uncontrollable cravings that are hard to ignore.
Side B
Dependence
This aspect of a substance use disorder is a more physical one and creates withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit, because your body physically depends on the substance.
How we help
How detox helps
As you can see by the list of potential symptoms, withdrawal can be tough, which is why so many people struggle to quit. Through our detox program, our goal is to ease this transition, which we accomplish through:
- Extended appointments at our clinic.
- At-home instructions with 24 hour support.
- Medication Assisted Treatment (medications that ease and stop withdrawal symptoms and prevent the craving that results in relapse).
One of the key benefits of seeking help with your detox is that we understand what you’re going through, and we’re here to help. We can offer support for your emotional stress and suggest medications that help with your physical symptoms. We know the first few days of recovery are among the toughest, but we can help see you through to the other side. From there, we get to work on the addiction side of your disease through our recovery support so that you can avoid relapse down the road.
To learn more about our detox program, contact our office by phone or email to set up a confidential consultation.
Talk With Our Team
Curious whether a supported detox is the right first step?
A short, confidential consult helps us figure out what your detox would actually look like — and how to make the first week easier on you.