One of the first steps to getting on the road to addiction recovery is having to detox. This is your body’s way of ridding itself of all the toxins that come with heavy alcohol consumption and drug use. Detoxing can be a scary process as you have to deal with the stages of withdrawal. With help from telehealth services, detoxing and dealing with withdrawal symptoms can be made easier. With help from our team at Pain & Addiction Medicine Inc, we’ll get you started on your path to recovery. If you’re not sure if telehealth is right for you, we have a few examples of how it can be an easier way to handle withdrawal symptoms.
Increased accessibility to treatment
A major problem that has inhibited the ability of many people in getting started with addiction recovery has been accessibility. Not everyone can afford to take several weeks or months away from home to get started on a rehabilitation program. Even with outpatient services, it can be difficult to get started with a detox.
Telehealth has created an opportunity for individuals looking to get started right away. Digital addiction treatment makes it much more accessible as there’s no travel time necessary and you can get an evaluation seven days a week. What’s more, the intake time is cut down so you have a support team ready to go with prescriptions for medications you might need during your detox.
Handle symptoms at home
The stages of withdrawal can be intense and reach a point of extreme discomfort. Many addicts are familiar with the early stages of withdrawal, which can start to appear within hours of their latest dose of a drug. These are often mild compared to what’s to come. Many patients want to quit when the symptoms increase and peak in intensity. If you can go through the process in the comfort of your own home with help from a strong support group, you’re more likely to push through the hardest symptoms as the detox comes to an end.
Access to a large support group
Coordinated care is often an important part of dealing with withdrawal symptoms. Telehealth is a great way to make sure that your care providers are all on the same page going into detox and beyond so you have a large support group that’s ready to provide you with the encouragement that you need.
Can readily treat PAWS at any time
Part of the battle of going through addiction treatment is learning how to navigate life without drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, post-acute withdrawal syndrome can hit a month or two after you’ve gotten into the groove of living your life. This can be a difficult time as you feel that you need to revert to your old ways to deal with them. With telehealth, you can readily get the help you need to treat those symptoms so you don’t risk a relapse.
Schedule a consultation
You can prepare for detox and dealing with the stages of withdrawal with help from our team at Pain & Addiction Medicine Inc. Get in touch with us to schedule your consultation and we’ll make sure you’re prepared for what’s to come with support and appropriate medications. We’re here to provide you with a judgment-free environment that encourages getting rid of the stigma attached to addiction and the treatment needed to overcome it. Reach out by sending a message using our online contact form and a member of our team will get back to you. Please don’t submit sensitive information through our form, we’ll get to that when we speak with you.
