Detox is the initial part of the journey and is a great deal more than just taking time off from exploiting such drugs. The detox process will actually cleanse the body drugs and toxins that have developed over years of the pain killer use. Detox flushes out all of the toxins and purifies the person's body so the unwanted effects of the drug are no longer present.

Pain killer medications do not just reduce pain, they can also change the way abusers function. If a person has emotion concerns to begin with, the added effects of such drugs can eventually build the foundation for a full scale addiction.

During the initial stages of detox, it is common to suffer from physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. The nature and severity of these symptoms can vary greatly depending on the type of painkiller and the frequency of use, but any centre 121Rehab refer to will provide medical and supervised care to help alleviate any uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. It is common practice for a painkiller detox to exercise a medically managed reduction process; this procedure should always be followed within a qualified detox centre.

A phone call to 121Rehab will assess an individual's needs and refer them to the most suitable treatment centre for their circumstances, and we will only ever refer addicts to a centre which has fully certified and capable staff to deal with every aspect of a detox.