Ativan, Xanax, and Suboxone Detox

The metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a drug or poison are eliminated by the body. Also, A medically supervised program of treatment for drug addiction during which the body rids itself of the remnants of toxic chemical compounds remaining in the system after a long period of abusing any mind-altering substance. Detox from drugs and alcohol is the first step in the treatment process toward recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. Drug detox is a serious matter, which is why most prescription labels carry the warning to not stop taking the medication without consulting your physician.

Ativan Detox

Ativan is the brand name for Lorazepam, an anti-anxiety agent. Ativan is a benzodiazepine and mild tranquilizer, sedative, and central nervous system (CNS) depressant. Ativan can cause psychological and physical addiction. Individuals develop an addiction to Ativan because it produces feelings of well-being. Ativan is very addictive. Withdrawal symptoms, similar in character to those noted with barbiturates and alcohol have occurred following abrupt discontinuance of Ativan. The more severe withdrawal symptoms have usually been limited to those patients who received excessive doses over an extended period of time.

Xanax Detox

Xanax is prescription tranquilizer which depresses the nervous system in a way similar to alcohol. Xanax has found its way from pharmacies to drug dealers, and is being abused. Xanax withdrawal can produce especially severe withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms that are similar to those in alcohol.

Suboxone Detox

Suboxone is a pill that has two different medicines inside, buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is a medicine that is used to reduce unpleasant withdrawl effects people have when they stop using opioid drugs such as heroin, and naxolone is a medicine that is supposed to reverse the effects of heroin and opiate related narcotics. Detoxification is the process of allowing the body to rid itself of a drug while managing the symptoms of withdrawal.