Detox off of alcohol and pills

Research has shown that the GABAergic effects of an alcohol detoxification affect the detox from opiates through an intensification of the experienced withdrawal pains of the opiate detoxification.

Treatment generally incorporates benzodiazepines to inhibit GABAergic systems and to minimize the exacerbation of opiate withdrawal symptoms. The detox from a poly drug addiction to alcohol and pills is more challenging, will take longer and will be more uncomfortable for the recovering addict. Because the alcohol withdrawal alone can be dangerous and even fatal, the medical management of a poly drug addiction to alcohol and pills is very necessary, and since the alcohol withdrawal exacerbates the intensity of the opiate withdrawal symptoms, few people will be able to suffer the discomfort of the withdrawal if left within the home environment and access to drugs and or alcohol.  Safe and effective withdrawal requires medically monitored and sequestered detox.