How to Detox Your System From Drugs
- 1). Determine if you will need medical detox. Medical detox is typically recommended for long-term substance abusers due to the harmful effects of withdrawal. Medical detox can take place anywhere there is medical staff on duty around the clock, such as a hospital or rehab facility.
- 2). Visit your doctor and have him gradually take you off any medications such as Xanax, Valium and similar drugs. Stopping these medications cold turkey can lead to seizures. It's best to be weaned slowly from these medications before entering a detox unit, unless the detox unit contains medical personnel.
- 3). Check yourself into a treatment center for detox. If you can't afford it, there are state-funded treatment centers nationwide (see resources). Being in a detox center not only provides support, but makes it less likely that you will continue using your drug of choice during withdrawal.
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