{"id":8480,"date":"2022-11-14T22:08:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T22:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/?p=8480"},"modified":"2023-04-10T15:15:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T15:15:02","slug":"why-should-i-go-to-a-detox-to-start-my-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/addiction\/recovery\/why-should-i-go-to-a-detox-to-start-my-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should I Go to a Detox To Start My Recovery?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When breaking away from drug or alcohol abuse, many solo attempts abruptly end once withdrawal symptoms appear during their initial detox. However, advances in modern addiction treatment and medication now give these individuals the opportunity to safely traverse detox in a comfortable setting, surrounded by support staff 24\/7.\u00a0Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)<\/a>\u00a0is what makes medical detox as effective as it is.<\/p>\n

How Medical Detox Works<\/h2>\n

When you first start treatment, you’ll work closely with an intake specialist and program designer to determine your unique needs and the goals you wish to achieve through treatment. Part of this individualized care is reviewing the substances you’re currently using to prepare for your\u00a0medical detox treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once you enter detox, you’ll no longer be able to drink or use drugs which means your body will slowly start operating with less of the substances present. Your dependence on a substance will vary depending on how long you’ve abused a particular substance; the stronger your addiction, the more severe your withdrawal symptoms will be. Symptoms will differ for every guest, but common side effects of detox include:<\/p>\n