Individuals suffering from addiction are often fearful of entering detox due to the typical discomfort associated with withdrawals from drugs and alcohol. While withdrawal symptoms are often considered physical, many substances also can be associated with difficult mental health and psychiatric issues during withdrawal. Fortunately, there are many FDA-approved medications that are safe and effective in getting people detoxed and through withdrawals in a comfortable way. Each individual who enters detox, depending on their medical history and what substances they are using, will be seen, assessed, and evaluated by a doctor and then put on a clinically appropriate detox protocol of medications that will help treat their symptoms. Every patient should also be evaluated by a psychiatrist, who can make [...]

Withdrawal discomfort is one of the most common concerns people with drinking problems have when it comes to alcohol detox. Which alcohol detox medications do alcohol detox centers and rehabs use? How do these medicines help relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms and cravings? This Innovo Detox article holds the answers to these questions and more.  Alcohol Addiction is Not Your Fault–But It Is Your Responsibility Most people with an alcohol use disorder make many attempts at controlling their drinking before they finally accept help. Alcohol addiction is not a problem of willpower or discipline. That is a common misconception. Alcoholism is a disease of the mind. In fact, the disease model of alcoholism was endorsed by the American Medical Association all [...]