{"id":35773,"date":"2021-03-17T20:08:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T04:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/?p=35773"},"modified":"2021-10-17T06:07:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-17T06:07:38","slug":"how-to-cope-with-drug-detox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/addiction\/how-to-cope-with-drug-detox","title":{"rendered":"How To Cope With Drug Detox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox is the process of removing alcohol and drugs from your body. The process involves reducing the amount of a substance in your body and eventually eliminating it. During this process, you will experience withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawal symptoms will depend on the substance you use, the quantity, frequency, genetics, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal symptoms make drug detox very uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Therefore, it would help to know how to cope with the withdrawal symptoms for a successful detox. Some of the key ways to cope with detox include getting professional help, maintain a healthy, mindful meditation, and communicate with your family and therapist for support.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Common Drug Withdrawal Symptoms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal symptoms make drug detox almost unbearable. They can get very intense because your body has become dependent on the drug. Therefore, your body needs the drugs to feel \u2018normal\u2019 and will portray withdrawal symptoms without them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK310652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal symptoms usually vary with the drug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the quantity you use, and the individual. However, Some of the most common withdrawal symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cravings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallucinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing moods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Cope With Drug Detox<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following steps will help you cope with drug detox, complete it successfully, and advance to other treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Professional Help vs. Self Detox<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use either detox cold-turkey by yourself or with the help of a professional. Cold-turkey means stopping the use of a drug immediately. It is a risky approach because the withdrawal could have some painful symptoms, and you can easily relapse.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, it would be best to get the help of a professional. They will use appropriate detox techniques and medication to make withdrawal more bearable. The medication they use depends on the drug and severity of the substance abuse. For example, they may use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/which-medications-help-best-with-opioid-withdrawal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opioid withdrawal medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like methadone to taper off opioids from your body.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, professional detox may include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/phases-of-ultra-rapid-detoxification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ultra-rapid detox, <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which helps the patient avoid the pain and discomfort of withdrawal symptoms.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Maintain a Healthy Diet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals struggling with addiction lack essential nutrients and vitamins. Due to lifestyle changes that lead to poor diet, or the substance could affect your body. A healthy diet will help to restore your body functions to normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdietitian.com\/newarchives\/120914p44.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that it would help eat foods rich in vitamin A, C, D, E or nutrients like iron. Try to avoid foods and drinks with caffeine, refined sugars, processed oils and foods, and saturated fats.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Hydrate Often<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration is a common drug withdrawal symptom. Moreover, we may experience drug cravings as a result of hunger or thirst. Therefore, you can reduce cravings if you stay hydrated. Furthermore, water facilitates important functions in our bodies.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Get Plenty Of Exercise<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3276339\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that exercise can reduce cravings, compulsive drug use, and the risk of relapse. Exercise triggers the brain to release endorphins which are happy hormones. They also help to restore the chemical balance in your brain.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, exercise can reduce tension and stress, which can easily trigger a relapse. You will also sleep better if you exercise often. Some of the useful exercises include walks, runs, aerobics, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Observe a Structured Sleep Schedule<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22018396\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost 70% of detox patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> struggle with sleep problems. Proper sleep is important for addiction recovery and your mental wellness. You need to be well-rested to control your cravings, mood swings and think clearly. It would help to adopt a sleeping schedule with a constant time for waking up and going to sleep.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, it would be best to avoid stimulating activities like watching TV or exercising right before you sleep. Try to be relaxed right before you go to bed for better sleep.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mindful Meditation and Relaxation Techniques<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety, depression, and physical pain are common withdrawal symptoms during detox. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/mindfulness-meditation-may-ease-anxiety-mental-stress-201401086967\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show that you can alleviate them through various holistic treatments like mindfulness meditation and relaxation. Mindfulness meditation can help strengthen the bond between your body, mind, and spirit. Moreover, it can relieve muscle pain, tension and stimulate blood flow and circulation. It would also help to consider yoga to help with your meditation and relaxation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Get Appropriate support<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need various levels of support to cope with drug detox. The support will help you address various challenges you encounter during detox and your recovery journey. You will come across various personal challenges. It would help to talk to a therapist to help you overcome them to stay sober.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, many people in detox and recovery have family issues. It would help to communicate with them on various matters. In case there are many differences, you can go for family therapy to help with reconciliation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also have peers and other individuals undergoing similar challenges in detox and recovery. You can join various support groups to give and receive support. Some of these groups include 12-step groups like Alcoholic Anonymous and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal symptoms make drug detox very challenging. Many people relapse during detox because the symptoms become uncomfortable or painful. The withdrawal symptoms usually vary with the substance of abuse, the severity of abuse, an individual\u2019s genetics, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are some general drug withdrawal symptoms. They include cravings, hallucinations, dehydration, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, aches, nausea, and more. There are various ways to cope with drug detox. They include getting professional help, maintaining a healthy diet, staying hydrated, often exercising, setting a proper sleep schedule, mindful meditation and relaxation, and getting the appropriate support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Do You Need An Effective and Safe Drug Detox in California?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get effective and <a href=\"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/orange-county-detox\/\">safe detox services in California<\/a> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coastline Behavioral Health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Orange County, CA. We use a <a href=\"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/\">personalized approach to detox and addiction treatment<\/a>. It helps us address your individual needs in treatment for an effective recovery.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We address <a href=\"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/substance-abuse-treatment\">substance abuse<\/a> and mental health issues like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">codependency<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dual diagnosis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more. Our treatment programs include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inpatient rehab<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intensive outpatient rehab<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outpatient rehab<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, luxury rehab, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">executive rehab<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">therapy services.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Call us today at (714)841-2260 to get detox and additional treatment for you or a loved one.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Detox is the process of removing alcohol and drugs from your body. The process involves reducing the amount of a substance in your body and eventually eliminating it. During this process, you will experience withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawal symptoms will depend on the substance you use, the quantity, frequency, genetics, and more.&nbsp; Withdrawal symptoms make [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38093,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,42,5,8,9,15,16,20,21],"tags":[30,35,48,46,47],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35773"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35773"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35773\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coastlinerehabcenters.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}