Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centres in Medway

Why Detox is Necessary before Rehab

When it comes to overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol, a comprehensive treatment plan is usually required, which includes detox, rehabilitation and aftercare. For those with a physical addiction to drugs or alcohol, detox is necessary before rehab can begin.

You may have noticed certain symptoms whenever you needed a drink or drug, such as headaches, nausea, shaking or sweating. These symptoms may have appeared first thing in the morning when you were in need of the substance you had been abusing.

These symptoms are known as withdrawal symptoms and occur as the body reacts to being deprived of the substance it has come to expect. During detox, these symptoms can be more pronounced. The process will last for a period of about seven to ten days, during which time symptoms will peak before subsiding.

A detox is necessary before rehab because it helps to clear the mind and body of chemicals and toxins while also breaking the cycle of addiction so that the addict can concentrate on his/her recovery during the rehab programme.

Alcohol or Drug Rehab in Medway after Detox?

Just as detox is required before rehab can begin, a programme of rehab should always follow a detox. Many people believe that once they have been free of drugs or alcohol for a period of up to two weeks, they do not require further treatment.

Some individuals will quit their programme once their detox is complete, but we advise against this. To fully recover from addiction, it is necessary to address both the physical and the psychological issues associated with the illness. Detox only deals with the physical, so quitting after this will mean that the issues that caused the addiction in the first place will still exist. Those who detox without rehab will have a very shaky sobriety and will be in danger of relapse.

We Will Help You Change Your Life with the Ideal Rehab in Medway

If you have been living under the weight of addiction for a long time, it is likely that many areas of your life have been negatively affected. It is simply not possible to abuse substances such as alcohol and drugs for a prolonged period without feeling the effects. Whether you are aware of it or not, your health has been negatively affected.

Alcohol, for example, affects almost every cell in the body. Substance abuse can lead to a host of health problems including cancer, liver disease and heart disease. Mental health problems are also common among substance abusers, and many will suffer from depression, anxiety and paranoia.

Relationships also take a battering when one person has an addiction. It is difficult to live with someone whose focus is drugs or alcohol. Those affected by addiction often become selfish and manipulative and will neglect other responsibilities in favour of drinking or taking drugs. This will inevitably lead to the breakdown of relationships with spouses, children, parents and siblings.

If you want to put an end to the damage your illness has caused, the good news is that this is possible if you are ready for change. With a comprehensive programme of rehabilitation, you could reverse much of the damage caused by your illness, and you can start to get your life back on track. All it requires on your part is a commitment to the programme and the motivation to see it through to the end.

For more information on alcohol or drug rehab in Medway, call our 24-hour helpline now.