Counseling Is For Everyone

The new threat of COVID-19 has more people thinking about their health. While you might have wanted to try to quit using drugs in the past, you may have found that the pandemic introduced a new reason to get sober. People who contract the virus tend to have a better chance of getting better when they start in good health, and drugs deplete your body of the nutrients and energy that it needs for a fully functioning immune system. 

You may also fear to have to go to the emergency room for an overdose or severe withdrawal symptoms. Working through a detox program provides you with multiple ways to feel stronger as you enter sobriety.

Know What Is Normal

Drug detoxification involves helping your body to adjust to not having the chemicals in its system anymore. Many drugs cause your body to develop a physical dependency that can cause you to feel sick when you quit using them. For most people fighting addiction, one of the hardest parts is knowing when a symptom might be severe enough to warrant immediate medical treatment. In your detox program, trained personnel can reassure you that you are okay. From checking your heart rate to sharing what you might need to expect next, you'll be more capable of working through a brief moment of discomfort when you know that it is normal.

Learn About Medication Options

You might need medicine to prevent you from having a severe or life-threatening reaction to the withdrawal process. For instance, some people need medication to prevent seizures while they wean off of hard drugs or severe alcohol addiction. Other people may need to wean off prescription painkillers to reduce the severity of their symptoms. Your detox center can help to identify if you need any medications to ease your transition into sobriety.

Practice Distraction Techniques

Hyper focusing on your symptoms can make them seem worse. During your drug addiction recovery, your detox counselors will help you learn how to avoid thinking about the aches and pains that mean that your body is getting healthier. You might spend your time playing a game with another person in recovery, or you may need to practice mindfulness meditation to help you move forward during a tough moment.

Get Counseling to Deal With Emotional Symptoms

Some of the emotional symptoms of drug detoxification mimic physical symptoms. It is common to experience heart palpitations, nausea, and shaking as symptoms of anxiety. Talking to counselors can help these symptoms to dissipate, which is why you may want to explore dual diagnosis treatment following your detox program.