One of the hardest things to deal with after an episode of drug abuse is the acuteness of withdrawal symptoms. For every recovering addict, it is the most essential and toughest task to complete the detoxification process. Based on the kind of substance and the duration of abuse, your detox time will differ. Opium-based drugs and alcohol have probably the worst withdrawal symptoms including but not limited to heavy perspiration, trembling, nausea, insomnia, loss of appetite and depression. In such cases, detox is crucial. It can be very hard for long-term addicts, and has everybody wondering just how long it will last.
Below is an article by Tim Powers that sheds light on this:
The Detox Timeline: How Long Will It Take?
If you are about to enter drug treatment, there is a mix of relief, excitement, and apprehension. There is no doubt that you are ready and eager to do the work necessary to address and overcome your substance abuse issues. While you are ready to start writing a new chapter in your life, your thoughts are also tinged with equal parts uncertainty and doubt.
Perhaps the biggest obstacle those seeking recovery will encounter is drug and alcohol detox. The medical detoxification process is an essential part of early recovery where the symptoms associated with drug use are minimized to the point where the addict becomes stable enough to enter treatment. Detox is an important piece of recovery, but the discomfort that can be associated with the process may cause concern for those early in the process. See full post here:
The key to successful de-addiction is having faith in the de-addiction process and not skipping its stages easily, if at all. Good luck to you and your dear friends going through de-addiction.
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