{"id":1678,"date":"2021-04-05T20:59:14","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T20:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/?p=1678"},"modified":"2026-02-11T16:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:37:15","slug":"the-first-step-to-getting-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/the-first-step-to-getting-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Step to Getting Clean: Drug Detox in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drug addiction is something that takes hold of the body and mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The longer you or a loved one is addicted, the more control is lost and the stronger the dependency grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s the nature of the beast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn\u2019t get better until you <em>choose<\/em> to get better and getting to the point that you can confidently make that choice is a big win in its own right. Once you\u2019ve decided to commit to getting clean though, a new journey begins; the one towards sobriety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the first step is <a href=\"\/programs\/detoxification\/\">detox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/the-first-step-to-getting-clean\/#why-is-drug-detox-usually-the-first-step-to-take-when-getting-clean\" >Why Is Drug Detox Usually the First Step to Take When Getting Clean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/the-first-step-to-getting-clean\/#why-you-want-to-detox-from-drugs-at-a-rehab\" >Why You Want to Detox From Drugs at a Rehab<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/the-first-step-to-getting-clean\/#dangerous-to-do-it-at-home-or-alone\" >Dangerous to Do It at Home or Alone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/the-first-step-to-getting-clean\/#avoid-temptation\" >Avoid Temptation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/the-first-step-to-getting-clean\/#supervised-safe-supported\" >Supervised, Safe &amp; Supported<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/the-first-step-to-getting-clean\/#reach-out-to-us-today-at-principles-recovery-center-for-help-with-your-addiction\" >Reach Out to Us Today at Principles Recovery Center for Help With Your Addiction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-drug-detox-usually-the-first-step-to-take-when-getting-clean\"><\/span>Why Is Drug Detox Usually the First Step to Take When Getting Clean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned, a substance use disorder is both mental and physical. In order to treat the mental side of addiction, you first have to break the physical dependency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In layman\u2019s terms, detox is the process of the body ridding itself of drugs or alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the severity of the addiction and the substance, this can be assisted by medication to help mitigate the withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, detox on its own is <em>not<\/em> the end of the road. It\u2019s not rehab or a \u201ccure\u201d by itself. It\u2019s merely <em>a step<\/em>. An absolutely critical and imperative one but still just one step on the road to recovery with the next typically being <a href=\"\/drug-addiction\/\">inpatient<\/a> or <a href=\"\/programs\/outpatient\/\">outpatient care.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/publications\/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition\/drug-addiction-treatment-in-united-states\/types-treatment-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute on Drug Abuse<\/a> puts it this way, \u201cdetoxification alone does not address the psychological, social, and behavioral problems associated with addiction and therefore does not typically produce lasting behavioral changes necessary for recovery. Detoxification should thus be followed by a formal assessment and referral to drug addiction treatment\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-you-want-to-detox-from-drugs-at-a-rehab\"><\/span>Why You Want to Detox From Drugs at a Rehab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s tempting to go it alone and try to detox at home \u2013 through sheer power of will \u2013 but there are a number of reasons why that may not be the best idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dangerous-to-do-it-at-home-or-alone\"><\/span>Dangerous to Do It at Home or Alone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put, it\u2019s unsafe and depending on the substance, withdrawal may actually kill you. Detox from alcohol and benzodiazepine, for example, can be fatal if done without proper care and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more severe addiction, it\u2019s particularly important to detox at a rehab because medication-assisted detox is an option to lessen the effects of withdrawal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"avoid-temptation\"><\/span>Avoid Temptation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Withdrawal symptoms are not pleasant and that\u2019s just about the nicest way to put it. Your body and mind have both grown accustomed to a constant supply of chemicals \u2013 a supply which increases steadily as you build a tolerance \u2013 cutting it off abruptly throws your entire system into havoc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re on your own, you could easily succumb to the discomfort and fall back to using it to get relief.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"supervised-safe-supported\"><\/span>Supervised, Safe &amp; Supported<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing to detox at a rehab means you\u2019re able to overcome the dangers of quitting cold turkey and the cravings that withdrawal brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because at a facility, you\u2019re under the supervision of trained addiction specialists and supported by the staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Should any complications arise there are medical professionals on hand to administer aid and manage the situation safely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone is there to help guide you safely through the process and get you to a point where you can take the <em>next<\/em> step in recovery which is starting to work on the mental side of addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reach-out-to-us-today-at-principles-recovery-center-for-help-with-your-addiction\"><\/span>Reach Out to Us Today at Principles Recovery Center for Help With Your Addiction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, getting clean requires cleaning out the body and detoxification under the direction and care of experts is the best way to minimize risk and maximize the possibility of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out to us at <a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandsmen.com\/principlesrecoverycenter\/\">Principles Recovery Center<\/a> to learn more about our program for alcohol and drug detox in Florida.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug addiction is something that takes hold of the body and mind. The longer you or a loved one is addicted, the more control is lost and the stronger the dependency grows. That\u2019s the nature of the beast. 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