A comment was sent in the other day asking about rapid detox. This is a medical procedure in which withdrawl is induced while under a general anesthetic. While the client is asleep a drug is infused in their bloodsteam that removes all the narcotics from their body rapidly and efficiently. The worst part of the withdrawl, from the standpoint of physical symptoms takes place while sleeping so there is no discomfort.

Depending of the clients previous level of usage, the anesthetic make take from one to four hours. The client then wakes up in theory up to 90% through the worst stages of withdrawl. From that point onward it is like any other detox with different drug regimens available to cope with the remaining pain and anxiety. Other drugs may be prescibed and implanted to prevent relapse.

The drawbacks of this procedure boil down to two things. It is a medical procedure with some risks that can only be evaluated by your physician. The other is the cost. It runs from $5,000 to $7,000. Without insurance many clients cannot afford it.

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