A vital part of the intervention that is the foundation of the very early recovery process is using clinical detox to expel the body of the contaminants that accumulated because of substance use as well misuse. Chronic abuse of a substance over a long period of time creates a physical and mental addiction. Detox centers from drugs and alcohol all an excellent alternative for people that have a substance abuse issues. When a person is dependent and stops using alcohol and drugs they may have withdrawal symptoms that are seriously life threatening. In most cases medical detox is the first step before an individual enters in-patient treatment. Withdrawal happens because your brain works like a spring when it pertains to dependency. Drugs and alcohol are brain downers that lower the spring. They subdue your minds production of the neurotransmitters like noradrenaline. When you stop using alcohol or other substances it’s like taking the weight off the spring, as well your minds rebounds by producing a surge of adrenaline that causes withdrawal signs and symptoms. Everyone person experiences with withdrawal is different depending on what substance or substances they are using. Some drugs generate little physical withdrawal, but have a more emotional withdrawal (cocaine, cannabis, ecstasy). Other substances such as alcohol and some narcotics (benzodiazepines, opiates), can be life threating and the individual is safe to withdrawal supervised by professionals in a medical detox. In any case if you or your loved one are abusing drugs or alcohol seek an assessment with a medical professional.