The most severe withdrawal symptoms appear in the first days of withdrawal. Typically, symptoms taper off and patients transition from detox centers to a rehab program, like the ones offered at Gateway locations. Even during rehab and beyond, withdrawal symptoms can linger. That makes drug and alcohol Withdrawal Management an ongoing concern.
Often, the physical withdrawal symptoms are the first to disappear. However, emotional and psychological symptoms can stick around for far longer. When patients stop using drugs or alcohol, it impacts the balance of chemicals in the brain. This can lead to uncomfortable feelings such as racing thoughts, anxiety, sleep and appetite disturbance and more.
These feelings generally don’t last long, but they can be overwhelming. Drug and alcohol Withdrawal Management, therefore, includes detox centers teaching patients about what to expect. If patients know that their feelings are part of withdrawal, they can be easier to deal with. This gives patients greater strength as they face the challenges of lingering withdrawal symptoms.
In addition to Withdrawal Management, patients can look forward to various recovery programs and addiction therapy services. Some of the most effective treatment methods available to patients are:
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