Drug Detox Therapy - Neurotransmitter Restoration

1. Neurotransmitter Restoration and Detoxification Addiction affects both the mind and the body, and complete detoxification is possible only when both heal together. When the body is free of toxins, the mind becomes free from any bondage and realizes its full potential. One major change that an addiction can bring is creating an imbalance of the neurotransmitters in the brain. What Are Neurotransmitters? Neurotransmitters are chemicals in the brain that regulate states of consciousness including moods. Any disturbance in the neurotransmitter balance can send us in a tizzy. Imbalance in neurotransmitters is caused by numerous reasons. Drug abuse and alcohol is a major contributor towards a neurotransmitter imbalance. For addicts, neurotransmitter restoration becomes a key process as a part of the detoxification program. How are addicts impacted? As a result of the addiction, various neurotransmissions in the brains of addicts are affected, depending on the particular drugs they abuse. This explains why addicts experience mood swings and have difficulty in concentrating, apart from other nagging physical symptoms. These symptoms are what we call cravings or withdrawal symptoms. Hence, cravings and withdrawal symptoms are nothing but just manifestation of a neurochemical imbalance in the brain. How are neurotransmitters restored? When addicts go to a rapid drug detox center, restoring the neurotransmitter balance is crucial to the detoxification process. Patients are administered beneficial nutrients through intravenous infusion. Suffusing the body with vital nutrients through intravenous injections helps in digestion, nutrient absorption, hormone balance, immunity and lot more. Once the body regains strength, it becomes more capable of coping with withdrawal symptoms as the detox process continues. In rapid detox for opiates, the detoxification happens under the influence of anesthesia. The drugs in the body are flushed out of the system when the addict is in deep slumber. Once out of it, the addiction is already gone. Help with withdrawal symptoms One of the greatest advantages of rapid detox for opiates is that the detoxification happens under the influence of anesthesia. Patients find it immensely helpful in dealing with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are a part of any detox process. Withdrawal symptoms are very difficult at times, especially when the addiction is chronic and severe. It is one of the main reasons why relapses happen so often. But, this process obliterates this possibility making the detox process a smooth one.