How Does Detox Work In Rehab

Detoxing at home is risky and even dangerous. For one, it may be more difficult for some to stay the course in their home environment, where exposure to certain people or things could trigger a relapse or return to drug use. In rare cases, alcohol detox can cause delirium tremens (DT), a life-threatening condition that can lead to stroke, heart attack, and death if left untreated. For these reasons, alcohol detox is usually done in a hospital, detox center, or alcoh...  more