The definition of detoxification, also called withdrawal, is limited in the treatment of sick people that is looking at removing the physical, so physical dependence and the medical treatment of withdrawal symptoms. If the drug is no longer fed, withdrawal symptoms occur.

With a detox, the body will be drug free, so that the organism is then no longer needed. There are different methods:

- The "cold withdrawal" is usually in 7-14 days without medical assistance made. - The "hot withdrawal", which lasts about 20 days, the withdrawal symptoms alleviated with medication however. - The "Turbo-withdrawal" means a rapid detoxification (3-4 days) under general anesthesia.
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In individuals with severe addiction on the other hand can feel strong withdrawal symptoms, this is expected when the drug is stopped. These withdrawal symptoms, such as physical agitation, anxiety, sleep disturbances; can be treated with medication withdrawal thus facilitated with your attending physician. The detoxification is generally a prerequisite for weaning (drug therapy), in which addicts learn to live free of addictive substances (e.g. alcohol, drugs). A detox may also be required if a subsequent disease (disease) of addiction, for example, a malfunction of the liver, must be treated medically.

A physical withdrawal is always a risky health alternative, so it takes place mostly on an applied stationary framework, supported by qualified personnel. If the physical withdrawal of psycho-social care support, so one speaks also of 'qualified detoxification'. As for the psychosocial care approach, it is strictly regulated. Core objective is social integration, assisted and supported to be able to lead and live again an independently "normal" life.