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In the state of Illinois there are over 650 drug rehab programs and resources, about 180 of which providing a variety and drug and alcohol detox services specifically. In the state of Illinois there are a few different types of drug and alcohol detoxification services available, including drug free or medication assisted detox services and both inpatient and outpatient detox available. Drug free and holistic detox services can set individuals up for a higher quality of life if they pursue further treatment after detox. Detox is only on small step on the road to full recovery, and individuals experiencing chronic addiction will want to make sure they engage in extensive treatment to ensure they don't experience a relapse. Outpatient programs in Illinois are mostly intended for individuals who would like to pursue medication assisted detox services and treatment. This is particularly the case for opiate dependent clients, who are given methadone or suboxone to in essence avoid detox entirely and begin a daily regimen of such drugs. While this may seem ideal, it isn't for those who don't want to have to maintain this daily regimen which in itself can be very costly and burdensome.

When you have decided to stop using drugs and/or alcohol, the body goes through a process known as detoxification or "detox" for short. This can last a few days to a week for most, and can be overcome with the use of medical drugs in most cases although some forms of detox actually need medication assisted therapy short-term to ensure there are no life threatening symptoms. This is why detox should always be overseen by treatment professionals in Illinois. It should also be understood that detox is not treatment, so no matter what type of drug you are detoxing from, extensive treatment is always the best answer following detox if you want to stay sober.