Detox At The Turning Point

The following steps, if followed by the guest and supported by their family and friends, offer the best route to continued abstinence and a healthy and happy recovery.

The very first step in the process of getting drug or alcohol addiction help is to admit the problem to yourself. It takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage to admit to the problem of drug or alcohol addiction. The next part involves telling someone else. Talk to someone whom you trust, and who you know will be willing to support you in the difficult road to recovery that lies ahead. It may be a friend, family member, or someone else- the important part is that you get the support you need.

Based on the circumstances and severity of your drug or alcohol addiction, The Turning Point can assist you to make a decision about your treatment options.  A call to The Turning Point, and completing their pre-registration assessment will help to provide you with the options most suited to complete a medically safe detox. Their Doctor will undertake the medical assessment to determine the exact course of your detox programme.

Working with the doctor and their medical team will ensure your withdrawal symptoms are closely monitored and adjusted when necessary, making the process easier for you. The detox plan will provide a safe and comfortable withdrawal process. With alcohol and certain prescription drugs, stopping their use without being medically supervised can be dangerous and potentially life threatening.

While in detox you will receive individual and group counseling with The Turning Point’s A.O.D Clinician, where you will be treated on the emotional parts of your addiction. This offers you further insight into your disease and guides you into a full recovery.

It is important to keep in mind that detox is just the initial step on the long road of recovery. Detox marks the abrupt ending of alcohol and drug intake and is necessary for the body to cleanse itself of all traces of these substances. The detox process usually takes seven to ten days alcohol, but those detoxing from meth, cocaine, speed etc. could take between 14 to 21 days approximately. Should you be wishing to detox from Opiates or Benzo’s this could take anywhere from three to twelve months.

The Turning Point provide a safe, comfortable environment to help people begin their recovery from addiction, so to find out more please go to http://www.theturningpoint.co.nz .