lkpoDrugs can easily destroy an individual’s health, relationships, career, happiness and interest in life. Many individuals who suffer from substance abuse problems may feel that their life would improve without the influence of drugs in it, but cannot figure how to make it happen.
Often the primary reason that the individual who seeks to resolve their problems with substance abuse fails to do so is because of the overwhelming physical cravings for drugs. Even a very determined individual can find it impossible to successfully fight cravings and may be puzzled when after weeks, months or even years of sobriety they suddenly have overwhelming cravings and “fall off the wagon”.
The Truth about Residual Drug Toxins and Cravings
The effects of drug chemicals in the body last far longer than the immediate effects the individual experiences. In actual fact, residual rug toxins can be stored in the fatty tissues of the body for years after drug use. Fatty tissues do not receive the same amount of blood circulation and drug toxins bond tightly to fat. At moments of stress or extreme physical exertion, fatty tissues are needed for energy, and the drug toxins lodged therein are released into the individual’s bloodstream and are the source of cravings and relapses after periods of sobriety. It follows, then, that if one wishes to fully rehabilitate an individual from substance abuse, their body must be fully detoxed of all residual drug toxins. Following are five facts about drug detoxification:
1. Further drugs are unhelpful
When ridding an individual’s body of residual drug toxins, it does not help to add more to the mix. The body must be made able to heal and flush out the existing toxins.
2. Nutritional supplements help
Vitamins and minerals are important to a healthy, functioning body. Drug use depletes the vitamins and minerals in an individual’s body. It is therefore vital that when residual drug toxins are being released from the fatty cells of the body, vitamins and minerals are in adequate supply.
3. Moderate daily exercise is important
Exercise is one of the triggers that can cause residual drug toxins to be released from the body’s fatty tissues and into the bloodstream. When in the controlled setting of a detoxification program, this release is an important step toward becoming entirely drug-free. It is not unusual for individuals who are undergoing physical detoxification to experience some of the effects of the drugs they had once taken, much as if they had taken them again.
4. Time in a dry-heat sauna helps flush toxins
A dry-heat sauna helps an individual’s body sweat, which allows residual drug toxins to be entirely cleared from the body.
5. Water is vital
Water is a vital part of any human’s daily diet, and can assist with the flushing of drugs from their body.
The Results of a Drug Detoxification Program
When drug residues are successfully flushed from an individual’s body, he is much less likely to relapse into drug use again in the future. A proper detoxification program usually results in a dramatic decrease in drug cravings, or sometimes even an entire elimination of drug cravings. Individuals completing a drug detox usually have a brighter outlook on life and clearer thinking. They are more certain that they can remain sober and achieve their goals in life. Their body is more thoroughly rid of drug toxins and their harmful effects, enabling the individual to finally experience freedom from drugs.
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