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Drug detox normally takes place in a sterile, hospital setting. Many recognize the importance of drug detox taking place in a more relaxed supportive recovery environment. Because medical detox can be uncomfortable at best, it is important to identify a detox program that is safe from a medical perspective and allows you to detox in a setting that is comfortable, private and safe.
Drug detox programs across the country may have differing approaches to detox. Many of these programs result in detoxification from one drug and can result in the dependence of another drug. The main objective of any quality detox program should be in helping the individual become drug free with as little discomfort as possible. The second objective is to properly evaluate each patient in an attempt to determine their need for ongoing drug rehab.

Rapid Detox

You may have heard of a detox program called Rapid Detox. Rapid Detox claims that you can detox from a drug while under anesthesia for six to eight hours. However, Rapid Detox centers omit telling you an important fact about their detoxification program. If you are under anesthesia for six to eight hours with the medication used for detoxification, recuperation often takes from a few uncomfortable days to several weeks. In addition to the medication injected into your system, there is always the possibility of death while under anesthesia.
Often people think that by undergoing rapid detox they can avoid the withdrawal symptoms and recovery from drug addiction will be easier. Both of those ideas are faulty as you will still experience withdrawal symptoms after the rapid detox and will still have to face the same challenges as everyone else in addiction recovery. Unfortunately, there is no easier softer way.

Duration of a Drug Detox Program

Detox programs for drugs such as opiates, alcohol, heroin or benzodiazepines usually range from 3 to 10 days of medically supervised detoxification. Because everyone’s history is different, there is no one set drug detox program for everyone. Generally speaking, a physician will meet with the patient and design a drug detox protocol for them based on a number of factors. As time passes in detox, the protocol is adjusted to manage any presenting withdrawal symptoms. The key is to have a physician who can effectively balance the need for medication with the withdrawal symptoms the patient is experiencing. There is no need for a patient to suffer anymore while in a detox program.