An Overview Of Detoxification Cure

Addiction to drugs and alcohol kills many people every year. In addition to the public health problems that this implies, dependency also affects the family and professional entourage of the patient. Going into drug rehab is sometimes a last-ditch solution. But what is the cost of drug rehab? Is it possible to be reimbursed by Social Security or its mutual? We tell you everything on detoxification.

How does detoxification go?

Doing a detoxification cure is aimed at anyone in a situation of dependence linked to alcohol, drugs or medication. The course of an alcoholic detoxification cure must be set according to the length of time and the intensity of the addiction, but also with regard to the person’s physical and psychological state of health. It is then possible to seek treatment, anonymously if necessary, thanks to:

• “residential” weaning, with a stay in hospital or in a specialized care centre;
• “outpatient” weaning thanks to treatment in day hospitalization or at home.

If it is an alcohol or drug detox in a hospital or clinic, the average duration of treatment is between 2 to 4 weeks. However, at the end of the hospitalization, an individualized follow-up can then be set up. Prescribed in the short term, benzodiazepines will initially help reduce anxiety and insomnia and other effects related to withdrawal from both drugs and alcohol. Drug detoxification must also be supplemented by taking vitamins B1 and PP in order to fill certain deficiencies.

How long does alcohol detox take?

In the majority of cases, detox treatments can last 2 to 4 weeks, but they can go beyond when necessary. At the end of the alcohol or drug detoxification cure, the patient continues to be followed and accompanied, thanks to regular appointments and psycho-social follow-up.

How to do a detoxification cure?

Becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs can quickly become hell, both for the person concerned and for those around him. It may then become essential to stop drinking by following an alcohol detoxification cure. This is particularly indicated when the addiction is heavy and old because weaning can be difficult to overcome. Here’s the procedure to follow :

• Define the most appropriate type of treatment: long and intensive care via hospitalization or outpatient treatment at home;
• choose the structure for detoxification treatment: addiction treatment, support and prevention centre (CSAPA), addiction treatment unit in public hospitals or even in a private clinic;
• request for entry into detoxification by the patient himself, with his or her attending physician or directly at the establishment;
• agreement on the duration of the detoxification treatment and the start of treatment.

After alcohol detoxification, continuous follow-up with psychological assistance and professional reintegration assistance if necessary. It is also possible to follow an “aftercare” for 1 to 3 months to receive additional support in its withdrawal if, for example, you experience sleep disorders or frequent anxiety. The aim is to ensure that the patient does not consume a drop of alcohol again which would jeopardize his entire recovery.

Detoxification centre: which one to choose? 

There are several types of facilities where you can carry out alcohol or drug detoxification :

• Addictology Care, Support and Prevention Centers (CSAPA);
• the Aftercare and Rehabilitation Centers (CSSR);
• addictology units in public hospitals;
• private clinics.

The choice of the detoxification centre will depend on several parameters: the price and the coverage by the security, the geographical situation and the type of treatment. In the case of a CSAPA, CSSR or public hospital treatment, the detoxification treatment will then be reimbursed by Health Insurance. While a stay in a private clinic cannot be paid for, or partially by your mutual. The Drogues Info Service site provides a search tool to help you find a structure according to your needs.

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