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How To Stay Clean After Detox?

  • Reviewed by: Dr. Carl Williams, Ph.D., LCADC
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  • Reviewed by: Dr. Carl Williams, Ph.D., LCADC
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Learn strategies for maintaining sobriety after detox, including the benefits of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs.

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A drug and alcohol detox program can help you remove toxins from your body. This is useful if you have a drinking problem or misuse substances like opioids or benzodiazepines.

It is common to feel better after going through tough withdrawal symptoms during drug treatment. However, detox is just the first step on the path to recovery. You’ll need a comprehensive treatment plan and the determination to make certain adjustments to your lifestyle.

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Understanding Detox

What is a Detox, and What Happens After It?

Detoxification is the process of safely cleaning your body of drugs or alcohol. This is done with the help of medical professionals.

Detoxification from drugs and alcohol is the first step in a recovery program. This happens after a person enters a treatment facility. Typically, this takes place in a medically supervised detox facility.

Medical detox is available for a wide range of drugs. It offers 24/7 medical care and support. You will receive mental therapy and FDA-approved medications. This helps you feel comfortable during withdrawal.

After detox, you can choose different rehab programs. These treatment programs will help you learn skills to stay sober. They will also help you avoid relapse.

You will work on the root causes of your substance use disorder. This includes co-occurring mental health issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Detox Alone Is Not Enough

Is Detox a Sufficient Treatment for Addiction on Its Own?

Detox is the first approach toward recovery, but it is not enough on its own; rehabilitation is necessary. It is the beginning of a lengthy process of getting well.

After detox, people often return to the same environments and pressures. This can lead to relapse. Without extra treatment, counseling, and training, the risk of relapse is high.

Addiction treatment is the only way to bring about the necessary mental shift and resulting behavioral changes.

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The Importance of Rehab Post-Detox

Why Should You Attend Rehabilitation After Detox?

The various advantages of attending a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program after detox are as follows:

  • Facilitate identifying and treating the interrelated social, mental, biological, and interpersonal factors that underlie your addiction to enable sustained behavioral or emotional transformation.
  • Addiction therapy and psychosocial therapies help with conditions like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, and social phobia. They also address chronic anxiety and severe post-traumatic stress. These methods are called “dual diagnosis” because they focus on the whole person in rehabilitation.
  • You will gain new thinking skills and improve your vision. You will also learn useful ways to handle stress, cravings to drink or use drugs, and other triggers.
  • Help in growing your social support system inside and outside the treatment center is available. This includes joining sober communities and support groups like AA or NA. It also involves building positive family and personal connections.

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Exploring Post-Detox Rehab

Rehab Options Following Detox: Inpatient vs. Outpatient

Most people who finish a drug or alcohol detox should choose inpatient rehab at a treatment center. This helps them rebuild their mental and physical health in a calm and supportive environment. They will also receive nutritious meals and an exercise program.

All features of inpatient rehabilitation include medical monitoring, rigorous psychosocial therapy sessions, and a safe, controlled, and drug-free setting.

Outpatient rehabilitation usually comes after inpatient treatment. However, it can start right after detox is finished. Potential indicators that you may benefit from outpatient drug treatment include:

  • You can’t remain in residential treatment for more than 30 days.
  • You have successfully undergone medical detox and are free from all physical and mental health concerns.
  • Maintain a stable, sober home life with plenty of love and support.
  • Reflect high levels of motivation and availability and who can attend all scheduled outpatient visits.
  • Carry a negligible chance of relapsing.
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In Conclusion

How To Stay Clean From Drugs and Alcohol After Detox: 4 Effective Tips

1. Building Your Support Group

Many people find that having support from their friends and family helps them get through drug detoxification. In addition, a support group is a great place to meet other people who are going through the same things you are.

They may not be there for you physically, but they’ll undoubtedly be there emotionally. Having someone to listen and tell you that you’re doing well can encourage you as you work on your goals.

2. Making And Sticking To A Comprehensive Strategy To Avoiding Relapse

To avoid relapsing, you need a plan to stay sober. This plan will help you adjust to your life. It will keep you from falling back into old habits.

Remember that when you’re clean and sober, you can experience peace and freedom, but relapse is never far behind. Your ability to avoid this depends on your commitment to staying sober. It also relies on building a strong support network. This network should include family members, sober friends, and professionals who can help you.

3. Maintaining Your Physical Health

The most important part of staying clean is maintaining your physical health so that you have the strength to succeed. It can be tempting to give up and think you can’t stay clean after detox because you haven’t been feeling well. But it would be best to remember that when you’re sick, the best way to get better is through a detoxification program.

If you have been using drugs and alcohol for a long time, your body has gotten used to them. They now feel “normal” to you. However, your body needs time to adjust and heal if you have gone cold turkey after an addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Make sure to eat right, exercise regularly, and get plenty of rest during this phase to get through detox with less discomfort and energy. Also, staying well-hydrated in your detoxification program’s first few days would be best. During this time, your body goes through several changes that can result in dehydration and weakness.

It’s recommended that you drink at least two quarts a day. Juice is a good choice if you prefer a more concentrated solution. Try to avoid caffeine, which makes you dehydrate faster. Also, stay away from sugar and sweets to curb cravings.

4. Taking Part in Healthy Activities

It’s important to stay busy and take part in healthy activities. This helps you move from detox to recovery. A good activity plan helps you focus on your recovery. It also gives you something to look forward to.

You could enjoy hobbies like painting, dancing, running, cycling, and hiking. You can also join local events like festivals, fairs, and sports. It’s a good idea to sign up for a gym membership. Joining a group that focuses on fitness and health can help too.

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Written By:

Dr. Saman Aftab, Ph.D.

Dr. Saman Aftab, Mental Health write at Rolling Hills
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Dr. Saman is a mental health writer with over six years of experience in freelance writing, editing, and proofreading. She is a practicing healthcare professional holding a doctorate in physical therapy at DOW University of Health Sciences. Dr. Saman started content writing to blend her passion for writing and medicine with her extensive clinical experience.

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Dr. Carl Williams Ph.D., LCADC

Carl Williams, medical content reviewer at rolling hills recovery center
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Dr. Williams presently serves on the board of Directors for two non-profit service organizations. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Services from Lincoln University, Philadelphia, Pa, and a Ph.D. with a concentration in Clinical Psychology from Union Institute and University. In Cincinnati, Ohio. He is licensed to practice addictions counseling in both New Jersey and Connecticut and has a pending application as a practicing Psychologist in New Jersey.

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