About Alcohol and Drug Detox in Ohio
What is a Drug and Alcohol Detox, and Why is it Needed?
Addiction recovery is a life-long process, but like every journey, getting sober begins with the first step. The work of overcoming addiction happens almost entirely in the mind.It’s about not only stopping destructive habits but changing the way we think, behave and react. A person in recovery is rebuilding themselves and their lives.
To do that rebuilding —- you need a clean slate. You must be safely weaned off of alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and any other substance of abuse. This is especially true for people using substances that have potentially dangerous physical withdrawal effects.
What is detox, and why do some people need it?
- A drug and alcohol detox is a medically monitored step-down process to gently bring someone off of alcohol, benzos, or other substances.
- Inpatient drug or alcohol detox is needed when a person is drinking or using enough drugs daily that they will get very sick if they stop.
- Inparug and alcohol detoxes in Ohio offer a safe, monitored process where patients remain at a medical.
Answers to Your Questions About Alcohol and Drug Detox in Ohio
Most people have questions before they begin addiction treatment. It’s a big decision that can change your or your loved one’s life. You need answers to make an informed decision about alcohol or drug addiction treatment. Below, we’ve answered the questions we get asked the most.
Do I Need a Medical Detox?
Alcohol, benzos, and barbiturates are the only categories of addictive substances that carry a risk of life-threatening side effects in withdrawal. If a person stops drinking or using benzos or barbiturates without medical supervision, they may have a fatal seizure. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is extremely serious. So is benzo withdrawal. Take them seriously.
If you or your loved one gets the shakes, cold sweats, or any other kind of physical withdrawal symptoms when they don’t take a drink or a drug for 48 hours or less, then a medical detox is advised. If the substance is alcohol, benzos, or barbiturates, then they must not attempt a home detox — it could be fatal. Ask for help.
When is Medical Detox from Drugs and Alcohol Necessary?
A medical detox is usually considered necessary when a person will have serious physical withdrawal effects upon cessation of drugs or alcohol. In some cases, though, for example, with opioid use, someone may qualify for treatment with buprenorphine, which does not always require an inpatient detox.
You do not need to figure all of this out yourself, though. Rely on addiction experts to help you make a wise decision. Call Redemption Recovery at (419) 949-8358.
Why Can’t They Just Quit ‘Cold Turkey’ The Old Fashioned Way?
Someone who is drinking or using drugs (especially benzodiazepines or barbiturates) should never abruptly quit ‘cold turkey’ without a plan and medical support. At best, it will be very uncomfortable. At worst, it could be very dangerous, possibly even fatal.
If a person is currently experiencing physical withdrawal as you are reading this, you should see immediate medical attention. Do not wait. If they are withdrawing from alcohol, benzos or barbituates, are in ill health, or have a history of seizures — Call 911. Do not wait or second guess.
If the person using drugs and alcohol is not in immediate medical danger, then call Redepemption Recovery, and we can get them quickly admitted to our partner alcohol and drug detox here in Ohio. We’ll do far more than that — we’ll build a customized treatment plan for them.
Quitting ‘cold turkey’ is not only dangerous — it has the highest chance of failure of any method for getting sober. It’s uncomfortable and unsafe, and it rarely results in lasting sobriety. Don’t do it.
OK, How Do We Get into an Ohio Drug Detox?
We love being asked this question because it means someone is ready for help, and we have an opportunity to help another person get sober. The easiest way to get started with addiction treatment is to call Redemption Recovery at (419) 949-8358.
Our process is fast and simple: We’ll ask you or your loved one a few questions to determine how best to help. We offer a free, no-obligation insurance check over the phone (or you can just hit the “Verify Insurance” button at the top of your screen). We’ll explain what your insurance covers in plain English so you can make the best decision for you and your family.
If you are ready for treatment, Redemption Recovery handles all the arrangements. You or your loved one will be admitted to our dedicated partner detox facility for safe and comfortable medical detox. All of the above can happen within a couple of hours or less.Don’t wait. Just call.
How Long is Drug Detox in Ohio?
This depends on what drug(s) the person is using, how much, how often, for how long, their physical health and age, and medical history. Generally, inpatient detox in Ohio takes between 4-7 days. Sometimes, a detox can take longer for safety. For example, an older person who drinks heavily or has been on benzodiazepines for many years may need 10-14 days or more. But in most cases, it’s safe to assume it will take about a week.
Typical lengths of initial medical drug and alcohol detox in Ohio:
- Alcohol detox: 3-5 days*
- Opioid detox: 4-10 days
- Benzo detox: 7-14 days*
(* Alcohol and benzo detox can vary widely depending on the patient’s history, age, and health. Either one can take 14 days or longer in extreme cases)
Do I Have To Go To Detox, or Can I Do a Drug Detox at Home?
This is a question we hear a lot. Many people are anxious about checking into detox and would prefer to detox at home and sleep in their own bed. The truth is that detoxing at home is rarely a good idea. (see the answer to the ‘cold turkey’ question above)
In the best-case scenario, it’s very uncomfortable, and sadly, without treatment and support, most people soon relapse when the withdrawal symptoms or cravings get too bad.
In the worst-case scenario, the person going through withdrawal has symptoms that are so serious they need to go to the hospital or call an ambulance. We’re not kidding when we tell you that withdrawal can be deadly in some cases.
So, do you have to go to detox? No. — but home detoxing is uncomfortable, dangerous, and even deadly. There are no upsides and a lot of downsides.
What if We Have No Money or Health Insurance But Still Need Detox?
There is help available in Ohio and the rest of the country for people who need detox and addiction treatment but do not have private health insurance through an employer, the Healthcare Exchange, or the means to pay.
If you or someone you love needs help and has Ohio Medicaid and/or no way to pay — visit the federal government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) website. They have lists of state-funded rehabs and detoxes in Ohio which should be free of charge for people who are qualified.
We also recommend reaching out to Narcotics Anonymous Ohio or Alcoholics Anonymous in Ohio for information and guidance.
What Happens After Drug and Alcohol Detox in Ohio?
That’s up to you. When you finish detoxing, you should no longer be in any danger of withdrawal symptoms. You should be relatively comfortable. But that does not mean you won’t have cravings for your drug of choice. Nothing has changed, except an addictive substance has been (largely) removed from your body with medical support.
The real work of recovery is what happens after a drug detox. Deciding what to do next comes down to one simple question:
How badly do you want to stay sober?
If you’re at all serious about recovering from your addiction, then you need to know that it will not be easy. For many of us, beating addiction is the biggest challenge we’ll ever face. The smartest thing to do when facing a serious challenge is to marshal your resources and get as much help as possible. Who could argue otherwise?
Real Addiction Help in Ohio at Redemption Recovery
Remember that recovery is a lifestyle. Getting sober and staying sober means a total personal transformation. You will change the way you think. You will change how you live and behave and stay close to others in recovery to support one another.
It’s important that people understand that you don’t just check into addiction treatment in Ohio for a month, and then you’re “recovered,” and you can go about your business like it never happened. There’s no magical cure for addiction yet. But we do know how to get people sober and what you need to do to stay sober.
Redemption Recovery in Ohio is here to help you or your loved one turn the page to a new and brighter chapter in their lives. Our compassionate team of addiction professionals is here to help — but you must make the first move.
One phone call can change the story.
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