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Many people who are using drugs or alcohol try to stop on their own. Unfortunately, the symptoms of withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable, painful, and sometimes life-threatening. No matter what kind of drug you’re taking, it’s always safer to consult a drug detox specialist to determine whether it’s safe to detox on your own.

What can happen? With most drugs, and with alcohol, you never really know. Different reactions occur with different people – depending on which drugs they’ve been taking, whether they’ve been combining drugs or alcohol with other drugs, how much they’ve taken, how long they’ve been using the drugs or drinking, what other problems they may be having physically, mentally or emotionally, and how their DNA affects their metabolism of the substances.

Symptoms can range from mild irritability and physical discomfort to not knowing where you are, having a very high fever, rapid heart beat or high blood pressure and severe seizures. And, yes, some of these are life-threatening.

An experience drug detox counselor can help you assess your situation and determine whether it’s safe to try to detox on your own. Without their advice, you could be taking your life into your hands. Don’t risk losing your life in the process of getting off drugs or alcohol. Contact a drug detox program counselor to ensure you will be safe.

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