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Medical Detox from Opiates, Alcohol, Benzos

Withdrawal for most drug users is never comfortable and sometimes can be very dangerous. Opiates, alcohol, and benzos are drugs that should never be suddenly stopped without medical supervision. The reason is some rehab treatment, that is preceded by a medical detox period, can last anywhere from a couple of day to weeks.

Opiates – In most cases, withdrawals from op**tes is not deadly. Still there are some very important exceptions such as Methadone. Methadone is a long-acting op**te often prescribed as a replacement for he**in and can cause death during withdrawal if it is consumed in high doses for a long period of time.

Alcohol – Alcohol withdrawal system can take on mild to severe forms. If a person withdrawing from alcohol develops a fever, diarrhea, extreme nausea or DT (delirium tremens), they need to be rushed to see a doctor. Alcohol withdrawal after heavy, chronic alcohol user is best managed by a professional medical detox unit that can administer medications that relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Benzodiazepines – Benzos were introduced as a replacement to barbiturates that were causing common overdose cases, many of which resulted in death. Nevertheless, withdrawal from the extended use of benzodiazepines can kill you. Long term use of Benzodiazepines requires medical supervision to be completed with minimal side-effects and risk to patient. Xanax, Ativan, Va**um are included in these. The withdrawal process normally is managed by slowly reducing the dose and transferring patient from a slow acting, to a long acting form of the drug. Full resolution of benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome can take up to six months or longer.

Much of the danger in withdrawal from all these drugs has to do with the body’s response to extreme changes in the chemical processes going on in the brain and rest of the body.

Neuropsychology is a specialized field within psychology devoted to understanding the relationship between the brain and behavior.

Neuropsychologists receive unique training and expertise in how different medical and neurodevelopmental conditions can affect a child’s learning, attention, executive function, memory, and psychological functioning.

Results from a neuropsychological evaluation provides an understanding of a child’s strengths and weaknesses, the impact of their cognitive functioning on behavior, and targeted intervention strategies to help them succeed.

Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, our care team works with specialists from various fields at NH Hospital to create an individualized treatment plan for your child.

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At NH Hospital, we have developed new and innovative programs design to help treat patients with drug and alcohol related addictions.

Our experienced team will discuss your individual health needs, concerns, history, and more, to help create a lasting, sustainable program that will help you get back to your best self.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after trauma, but with time and good self-care, most people will naturally recover from the initial symptoms.

PTSD symptoms may start within a month of the traumatic event, but sometimes do not appear until years after the event.

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