Narcotics Detox

Narcotics Detox Services

Some of the most frequently abused substances can be placed into the narcotics category. A Narcotic is any drug consumed for non-medical reasons that has a psychological or behavioral influence. Narcotics often include medications dispensed from a pharmacy that are taken for non-medical reasons, like amphetamines, opiates, or benzodiazepines. This classification may also include substances with no documented medical use like MDMA (ecstasy), LSD, Methamphetamine, PCP, GHB, or additional “designer drugs.” These drugs are often produced in unsterile settings and are typically adulterated with cleaning products or fentanyl.

What Are Narcotics?

There’s a lot of confusion about what substances are or aren’t narcotics because the term is used differently in medical contexts and legal contexts. In medical settings, narcotics usually refer to substances that reduce pain, especially opioids.

But in legal settings and therapeutic settings, including our narcotics detox program, narcotics include any substance that’s taken for non-medical purposes to produce a psychedelic effect. This includes all illegal drugs but it also includes prescription medications when they’re taken for psychoactive or recreational purposes rather than medical purposes.

Narcotics are addictive both physically and mentally, which means that not only are you pulled toward them out of habit but your body can become dependent on them too. If you have an addiction, quitting narcotics without detox care can carry risks like a heart attack, elevated heart rate, poor kidney function, and a stroke. This is why it’s so important to get help from a qualified detox program like Sunrise Detox.

Signs You Need Narcotics Detox

Sometimes addiction sneaks up on you, and you might not realize how dependent your body has become until you try to quit. So how do you know if you need narcotics detox?

Look for these physical signs:

• You’ve developed a tolerance to narcotics and have to use more than you used to to get the same effect
• You start experiencing withdrawal symptoms when it’s been too long since you’ve last used narcotics
• You intend to only use a certain amount of a substance but then using more than you wanted to
• You get cravings for the drug that feel overpowering

You might also see these psychological signs of a narcotics dependence:

• You’re always preoccupied with when and how you’re getting your next fix
• You spend more money on the drug than you can afford, or doing things you normally wouldn’t do in order to get the drug
• You realize your drug use is causing problems for you but continuing to do it anyway
• You’ve tried to stop using the drug but haven’t been able to

If you see these signs, you likely need narcotics detox to help you recover from your addiction.

Narcotics Withdrawal Symptoms

We mentioned that it’s a sign of a drug dependency if you have withdrawal symptoms, but what exactly are the withdrawal symptoms from narcotics? They can vary from person to person, but early withdrawal symptoms can include:

• Muscle aches
• Anxiety
• Hot and cold sweating
• Agitation and irritability
• Insomnia
• Yawning
• Runny nose and watery eyes
• Tremors or shaking

As your withdrawal continues, you might also experience symptoms such as:

• Abdominal cramps and diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Goosebumps
• Confusion and paranoia

Along with these symptoms, you’ll also have intense cravings for narcotics.

How Medically Supervised Narcotics Detox Works

If you have an addiction to narcotics, you don’t have to go through withdrawal alone – in fact, it’s not advisable to do it without medical care because you could be at risk for complications like seizures. That’s why we offer medically supervised narcotics detox.

This level of detox care can help you by monitoring your health throughout your withdrawal to spot signs of potential complications and risks, and intervening if necessary to keep you safe. Along the way, we’ll also provide medical care that reduces your symptoms and helps you stay more comfortable. This can include medications that specifically reduce withdrawal symptoms from opioid narcotic detox, or it can include symptom-specific medications like anxiety medications, pain relievers, anti-nausea medications, and so on.

The Sunrise Detox Protocol

What does the detox experience look like at Sunrise Detox? It all starts with a simple online contact form you complete, and our staff is available around the clock and will call you within minutes. During this call, we’ll discuss the substances you’re using and your detox needs, and we’ll set you up to get started.

When you first arrive at Sunrise Detox, we’ll do a thorough evaluation of your situation and your needs. This allows us to customize your treatment and make sure you’re getting the ideal care for your specific case, from both a physical and psychological perspective.

Throughout your time with us, which can range from a few days to more than a week, you’ll benefit from:

• 24-hour medical monitoring and care
• Medical interventions for your comfort and safety
• Rest and relaxation
• Individual therapy and group therapy to begin your healing

Ultimately, your experience with us will be fully tailored to you and what you need to start your recovery the right way.

What Happens After Narcotics Detox?

Detox is an important way to begin addiction recovery but it’s only the first step. During your detox, we’ll work with you to talk through the next steps and the types of treatment programs that might benefit you. This includes discussing treatment plans that address any unique or specific issues that contribute to your addiction, like mental health conditions, trauma, chronic pain, and so on.

A distinct benefit of getting your detox care at Sunrise Detox is that we’re part of the extensive and respected Praesum Healthcare network. This means you’ll be able to smoothly transition into a treatment program at one of our residential rehabs or outpatient rehabs around the country.