Two women discuss the benefits of medical detox

Benefits of Medical Detox

Addiction, Detox, Medical DetoxBy John Harden

There are many ways to find recovery. This journey will look different for different people. Depending on the progression of the substance use disorder, the presence of co-occurring diagnoses, or many other factors, the first steps of recovery can vary. Sometimes, a medical detox is necessary. Medical detox is a process in which individuals seeking…

Some Qs & As About Medical Detox (including “When Is It Necessary?”) If

Some Qs & As About Medical Detox (including “When Is It Necessary?”) If

Detox, Drug and Alcohol Rehab Services, Medical DetoxBy John Harden

If you or someone you know has a substance use disorder—aka chemical dependency—and seek treatment for an addiction to alcohol or drugs, the first recommendation a rehab center poses may be to do a medically assisted detox. “What’s that?” you ask. Medical detox is a process for getting rid of toxic (including addictive) substances, carried…