Drug and Alcohol Detox
WHAT IS DETOXIFICATION?
The start of the recovery process entails some sort of detoxification, even when the dependency is a behavioural or process addiction. Quite simply, to change behaviour or overcome addiction, one must stop what it is they are doing for an extended period of time.Â
Breaking the cycle of addiction can be both difficult and dangerous to do alone. Symptoms vary enormously, and individuals may be suffering physically and emotionally for the first seven to fourteen days. Depending on the severity of their condition, withdrawal symptoms can cause severe pain and harm, so it’s important that the detox process takes place in a safe environment around people who are trained to handle any eventuality that might occur.
Rehabilitation facilities offer this level of support.

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It’s hard to put into words how much I’ve taken away from this experience, but I know I left lighter, stronger, and more aligned. Show up for yourself. You won’t regret it. Colin Salsbury16/04/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a life changing experience. I was lost and in danger of losing everything due to my unhealthy and destructive relationship with alcohol . I needed help and the wonderful staff at Camino were there for me. They helped me to understand the root causes of my addiction and behaviours. I am now in recovery and living the life I should have lived before. I cannot thank them enough and I am incredibly grateful for their dedication and ongoing support to maintain my now rewarding , fulfilling and happy life. Harry Findlay14/04/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Life-changing in every way possible. I spent 10 weeks here, and it was a massive shock to the system. 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From the moment the families arrived on Monday morning to Friday afternoon, I was deeply moved by the transformation I had witnessed. Many of these families have endured years of anguish, grappling with feelings of shame and helplessness as they struggled to support their loved ones through their journey to recovery. Witnessing their journey from despair to hope, isolation to connection has left me profoundly moved. While it's evident that there is still much work to be done within these family dynamics even after their time at Camino, I have seen the seeds of a new beginning being sown. Parents and spouses have left the week armed with hope, trust and self-awareness. Having personally witnessed the transformative power of this Family Week and the Equine Therapy that Camino offers and having heard directly from clients and their families about their experiences at Camino, I wholeheartedly recommend Camino Recovery to anyone struggling with long-term mental health issues or addiction. My time at Camino has been eye-opening and inspirational. The dedication of the team the effectiveness of the programs, and the profound impact on the lives of clients and their families make Camino Recovery a beacon of hope in the field of addiction and mental health treatment. Thank you so much for letting me experience the wonderful work that you do!! Paul Willcox07/04/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. The change I have seen in a family member has been profound, and it has been achieved by systematic exploration of the root causes of problems, and not by simply treating the symptoms If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to join this programme, grab itGoogle rating score: 4.4 of 5, based on 25 reviews
WHY DETOX AT CAMINO RECOVERY?
At Camino Recovery, we are familiar with all various detoxes and are experienced in managing a ‘withdrawal’. This can involve medication, but it’s also about understanding the behaviour patterns that accompany a detox and knowing how to manage them correctly. For instance, an increased level of anxiety, if misunderstood, can ultimately lead back to the substance.
There are many benefits to a managed and gradual detox, and a person can feel assured that, regardless of the severity of their withdrawal symptoms, they will pull through and come out the other side better off.
The Camino Recovery, staff are familiar with the physical and emotional symptoms and are with the clients throughout the process.
We also have adapted rooms and communal areas that make the facility safe during this period, and we offer as much guidance and reassurance as possible to help the person going through withdrawal understand that the side effects won’t last forever and they will be better for detoxing in the long run.
During the process of detoxification, we also treat the emotional side effects like depression and anxiety, which are, in most cases, ever-present throughout this stage of recovery.
For many clients, a detox is a vital part of their recovery. At Camino Recovery, every detox is medically supervised. It is based on a detailed doctor’s assessment of your medical history, state of mind, drug or addictive behaviour of choice, and how long your addiction has lasted.
The detox process is designed entirely around you – your safety and health are paramount.
We continually monitor each client, offering a cohesion of care and constant assessment, making any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan immediately.
We have a dedicated team of clinicians who are well-versed in the physical and emotional support necessary to achieve treatment success.
How long does the detoxification process take?
Detoxifying times vary in length depending on the severity of the addiction.
It can take days, weeks or months to get through withdrawal symptoms for most drugs, and the time it takes depends on things like:
- Type of substance the user is addicted to
- Duration an addiction has lasted
- The severity of the addiction
- Method of abuse (snorting, smoking, injecting, or swallowing)
- The amount of a substance the user takes at one time
- Family history
- Genetic makeup
- Medical condition
- Underlying mental health conditions
To find out how long detoxification might take for you or a loved one, contact an expert at Camino Recovery today.
Symptoms of the detoxification process
Invariably your body gets used to a substance over time (regardless of whether it is good for you), and it is vitally important that, when ‘coming off’ a substance, it is managed correctly by professionals.
Going ‘cold turkey’ should never be a primary or recommended option for anyone looking to detox from a substance or process disorder, and in some cases, it can be fatal. Doing so enhances withdrawal symptoms and makes overcoming an addiction even harder – for each time you fail to detox and begin using again, it impacts your self-esteem and reaffirms your dependence on the substance. This can cause more harm than good.
Symptoms of detoxification vary enormously, and individuals may suffer physically and emotionally for the first seven to fourteen days, depending on the chronicity of their condition. The process of detoxing is very substance-specific, and some are far more severe than others. Some more general side effects from detoxifying include:
- Nervousness or anxiety
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Body discomfort
- Mood swings
- Poor sleep
- Difficulty concentrating
At Camino Recovery, we tailor the detoxification process to each individual that enters treatment and ensure that detoxing is performed in a safe and guided way to mitigate the side effects involved in ‘weening off’ substances like alcohol.
Rapid detoxing: is it a good idea?
Rapid detoxification is the removal of substances like alcohol from an addict’s system faster than the normal rate of detoxification. There are many advocates of rapid detoxification who believe that it is an effective and long-lasting solution to overcoming alcohol addiction, as well as behavioural addictions.
In a rapid detox, the addicted person is sedated with anaesthesia and given medications that replace the drugs in the body. For example, this method was originally developed for people addicted to opiate drugs like heroin and painkillers, and many heroin addicts were given increasingly reduced levels of morphine or methamphetamines.
While it is not recommended to rapidly detox at home or alone, at Camino Recovery, we can control the detox environment and perform a gradual detox in a safe and expert way. Under the guidance of expert doctors and clinicians, we can ‘ween’ someone off substances without running the risk of detoxing too fast. And there are big risks, including:
- Heart attack
- Paranoia
- High body temperature
- Infection
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Aspiration
- Choking
- Death
A person who undergoes a rapid detox is asking a lot from their body, and while change is necessary to overcome addiction, the body must be given an adjustment period to adapt to the lack of substances, rather than be expected to go through such rapid change in a short space of time.
At Camino Recovery, we provide expert, managed and gradual detoxes for everyone experiencing addiction and wanting to overcome it. Our team of clinicians and doctors can ensure a safe guided detoxing process and will do all they can to help reduce the effects of withdrawal. Whether it’s alcohol, substance or process addiction, Camino Recovery can help you detoxify.
We also treat every aspect of addiction after the detoxification process, using a wide range of therapeutic approaches. After the detoxification process, we use treatments like equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), and individual or group therapy treatments, along with others, to help treat a variety of conditions.
Whether it’s for overcoming trauma, changing behaviour to overcome a process addiction or therapy to overcome substance abuse, our expert staff will guide you through the entire programme.
To find out more about the detoxification process and how Camino Recovery can help you or a loved one, contact us today. We’re here to help.