Rehab vs Detox

Rehab and detox are two types of treatment that play an important role in a person’s recovery from addiction. Find out whether detox or rehab—or both—should be a part of your treatment plan by talking to one of our team at UK Detox today. 

Substance use disorders happen after regular or repeated substance abuse. As drugs are used over a period of time, a person’s body can become reliant on those drugs to function. Physiological changes take place within the brain, disrupting a user’s ability to carry out common day-to-day tasks without the crutch of drugs. When this happens, a person feels compelled to continue using, despite the spiralling, negative effects that these drugs have caused. This is what many of us know as addiction.

If you or your loved one is struggling with addiction or alcoholism, you may be considering seeking help. Professional intervention and treatment are critical to the recovery process. Drug abuse alters the brain’s structure and function, but there are professionals trained to help you heal and overcome these negative effects. 

Detox refers to the medical intervention process that enables the body to clear itself of drugs. Rehab, on the other hand, refers to an extended period of treatment where a person learns to overcome addiction and live a productive, sober life.

Detoxification is the first stage of the recovery process. But recovery is a life-long journey. While detox is an essential step to get the journey going, drug rehab is the step that really sets the stage for a life of sobriety and success. Detox and rehab coupled together can help pave the way for a person’s recovery. 

“There is a difference between detox and rehabilitation, but both are essential to the journey of lasting recovery.”

Learn about the home detox, rehabilitation, extended aftercare and structured programs at UK Detox by calling 0800 1933776 today or visit our website www.ukdetox.co.uk