Drug and Alcohol Detox Texas

Drug and Alcohol Detox Texas:

If you are living in Texas and dealing with either someone with a drug and alcohol problem or you are personally struggling with alcohol or drugs yourself, we want you to know there is a way out of the problem. Every day people in all parts of the State of Texas request help for drug and alcohol problems. People that develop an addiction normally enter medical detox to stop the addiction.

It’s very common for people that are ingesting an addictive substance to one day discover that they have developed a dependence upon a substance that they thought they could easily control. However, addictive substances do have the power to create an addiction and once this has taken place it’s time to reach out and get help for the problem.

Why Choose Medical Detox in Texas?

Some of the most innovative medical detoxification programs are in Texas. Alcohol detox programs are beneficial for people who have developed a dependency on alcohol or other substances. The alcohol detoxification withdrawal syndrome is something that should be taken seriously.

Alcohol detoxification or more commonly referred to as an alcohol detox program is designed to manage the acute aspect of an alcohol use disorder. When a person develops a physical dependency on alcohol more often than not, they will require the assistance of an alcohol detoxification program.

Drug Detox in Texas:

There are a large number of addictive drugs that require drug detox services. Some of these addictive substances are dangerous to attempt to quit using without the assistance of a drug detox center. While there can be a tendency to minimize or think that you can detox on your own it is advisable to seek out help from a drug detox program to help with managing withdrawal symptoms.

Detoxification:

The detoxification process involves safely helping an individual to discontinue their usage of addictive substances. Since people with substance use disorders develop a physical dependency upon the addictive substances an individual must seek help from a trained medical detoxification program to safely utilize the drug and alcohol detox protocols offered at these addiction treatment programs.

Summer Sky Treatment Center® offers a wide variety of medical detoxification options to help people become addiction-free from substances. Our drug and alcohol detox programs have been helping people with medical detox and treatment needs for over 37 years to people living throughout Texas.

If you need immediate medical detox services, we can help arrange a safe detox experience. Our medical detox programs are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. One of our most utilized detox programs is the Detox Now Program™ which is a 10-day medical detox & stabilization program.

Detoxification usually takes a few days to 10 days to complete, depending on the substances being ingested and the severity of the physical dependency that has developed. During the detox process, an individual needs support, and the medical staff helps each person detox with dignity.

Pharmacological Interventions in Drug and Alcohol Detox

The psychological, physical, and relationship to an addictive substance is intense for people who have become addicted to a substance. Immediate pharmacological intervention from medical detoxification protocols is needed to help reduce the withdrawal symptoms.

The good news is that drug and alcohol detox centers can help a person deal with managing these withdrawal symptoms that emerge after an individual stops using the substance. The medical team will administer pharmacological treatments that are essential to managing the withdrawal process.

Common Addictive Drugs Requiring Pharmacological Intervention

Opioid Drugs & Derivatives	Heroin	Alcohol
Methadone	Benzodiazepines	Barbiturates
PCP	Lorazepam (Ativan®)	Xanax®
Klonopin®	Valium®	Hydrocodone
Kratom	Fentanyl	Sedative Hypnotic Drugs

Medical Detox Support with Pharmacological Interventions

Nicotine	Cocaine	Amphetamines
Methamphetamines	Cannabis	K2 Synthetic Drugs

Note: There are thousands of other addictive substances, and some people use multiple substances of legal or illegal drugs that person could become addicted to and require detox services. The above listing of drugs is for illustrative purposes only.

What are the most common withdrawal symptoms experienced by addictive drugs?

There is a wide area of withdrawal symptoms from one addictive substance to another and below are some brief examples to help make you aware of the most common symptoms. Please keep in mind that some people use multiple substances which can complicate the medical detox process.

Stimulant Withdrawal Symptoms

Depression	Hypersomnia (or insomnia)
Anxiety	Irritability
Fatigue	Poor concentration
Psychomotor Impairment	Increased appetite
Paranoia	Drug craving

Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms

Anxiety	Depression
Irritability	Insomnia
Increased REM (rapid eye movement) sleep	Agitation
Restlessness	Weight gain
Concentration Problems

Cannabis (Marijuana) Withdrawal Symptoms

Irritability	Trouble sleeping
Decreased appetite	Anxiety

Opioid Drugs or Prescription Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

Restlessness	Muscle and bone pain
Insomnia	Diarrhea
Vomiting	Cold flashes
goosebumps	Leg movements/shaking or twitching
Nausea	Blood Pressure low or High

Sedative & Hypnotic Drugs, Tranquilizers Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

Seizures	Shakiness
Anxiety	Agitation
Insomnia	Overactive reflexes
Increased heart rate	blood pressure Low or High
Increased Temperatures	Increased Sweating
Hallucinations	Severe cravings

Prescription Stimulant Drugs or Amphetamine Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

Depression	Tiredness
Sleep Problems	Anxious Feelings
Paranoia	Excessive Sleep & Disturbing Dreams

Anabolic Steroid Withdrawal Symptoms

Mood swings	Tiredness
Restlessness	Loss of appetite
Insomnia	Lowered sex drive
Depression	Increased Agitation

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Restlessness	irritability	anxiety
agitation	Anorexia (lack of appetite)	nausea
vomiting	Tremor (shakiness)	, elevated heart rate
increased blood pressure	Insomnia	intense dreaming
nightmares	Poor concentration	impaired memory
Impaired Judgement	Increased Sensitivity to sound	Increased sensitivity light
tactile sensations	Hallucinations	Hallucinations Auditory
Hallucinations Visual	Hallucinations Tactile	Delusions
paranoid or persecutory	Grand mal seizures	muscle jerking

Note: Withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Patients experiencing withdrawal from these substances, especially prescription and illicit opioids, should seek immediate medical attention.

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