87 Withdrawal management (detox) Better known as detoxification or detox, withdrawal management helps people who are physically dependent on alcohol or other drugs safely withdraw from them. Withdrawal symptoms range from mild (e.g., anxiety, tremors, poor sleep) to severe and potentially life-threatening, and can include: Hallucinations; Racing heart; High blood pressure; and Seizures There are different types of detox services available across Canada. Medical detox programs use medications and medical supervision to help you safely withdraw from alcohol or other drugs. Social detox programs do not use medications, but provide a supportive and supervised environment for you to withdraw from alcohol or other drugs. Some provinces offer home detox where you can receive support to withdraw in your own home.Your doctor or other healthcare provider can help you decide if you need detox and which type would be the best fit. It is important to enter treatment immediately after detox. People who have gone through withdrawal from opioids such as heroin or prescription pain medication have lost their tolerance for the drug. If a person decides to use the drug again, and mistakenly believes he or she can use the same amount of the drug as before detox, there is a risk of overdose or even death. Withdrawal from alcohol and some prescription medications can be dangerous and even life threatening.A doctor should always supervise withdrawal. Continuing care Finishing a structured treatment program or completing regular therapy and counselling sessions is a big accomplishment. Like other chronic health conditions, addiction requires long-term care and support.Work with your healthcare provider to develop a continuing care plan that is right for you. Continuing care plans can help maintain the healthy changes you made during treatment. www.ccsa.ca ADDICTION TREATMENTcontinued
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