In order to withdraw from certain addictive substances safely, we may advise a medically supervised detox in a hospital or residential treatment centre which has a detoxification unit.

A medical detox centre is a facility which can help addicts to reduce their drug intake which have potentially severe or even lethal symptoms if not appropriately managed. This method is conducted in a protected environment under the supervision of a doctor as well as other qualified medical staff, and is advisable for patients that have been using any addictive substance intensely for a long period of time as there is a chance of severe withdrawal symptoms.

During a medical detox, users may be given medication to minimise their experience of any withdrawal symptoms. For example, users may be given something to help them sleep if one of their withdrawal symptoms is insomnia, and in the case of opiate addiction, users may even be given a medication such as methadone or Suboxone that will help them evade the bulk of their withdrawal symptoms and detox over a longer period of time. However, no matter which medications users may be given, a medical detox means that they will be monitored regularly by medical professionals.

121Rehab can help users find a medical detox facility that not only helps them to become free of any addiction but who also offer personalised programs, for a continued addiction free life. When users are referred by 121Rehab, they can rest assured that they will be in a safe and controlled environment. As long as they continue in their detox as advised, they will successfully break their addiction.