Why Hospital Based Detox is Important

Diagnostic Testing and Other Medical Treatments

When you decide to change your life and choose Poinciana's detox program as your starting point you may find that you have other health problems. Addiction and drug or alcohol abuse can cause a myriad of direct and indirect health problems.

Some of the many problems alcoholism can cause
• Accidents
• Certain cancers, especially cancer of the liver, esophagus, throat, and larynx
• Diabetes
• Pancreatitis
• Problems with the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach and intestines
• Nervous system disorders
• Cirrhosis and liver damage
• Circulatory system disorders including heart problems
• Osteoporosis
• Malnutrition
• Immune system disorders

Substance Abuse Can Mask Other Problems

After hospital based detox, a second comprehensive medical examination, with additional diagnostic tests, is administered to determine if the patient is suffering from any hidden medical conditions. This is one of the many reasons it is important to the health and well-being of the patient to undergo detoxification in a hospital-based setting, so that potentially dangerous medical conditions, such as pneumonia, diabetes and cardiovascular problems, can be identified and treated by resident physicians in a safe and secure environment.

Creating a Healthy Future After Addiction

After all you have decided to begin a new life, why not make it a healthy one? We can connect you with doctors who will work with you to create a plan for your future healthy lifestyle. Want to lose weight? We can hook you up with a dietician who will create a personalized plan for weight loss. Maybe you want to have a plan to become more active in your sobriety. Exercise releases endorphins which is what you were after when using drugs and alcohol. Regular exercise has been proven to aid in the recovery from addiction. We can help with that, our doctors will develop an exercise regiment that you can follow upon leaving Poinciana.

Mental Health Treatment Services

If after your detox period you need addition mental health treatments you can be referred by our doctors to The Pavilion at Columbia Hospital, an on site 88 bed psychiatric facility offering the most comprehensive mental health services in Palm Beach County.

Poinciana has offers many services to help ease your detox period. Look around our site and review our exclusive services and we are sure that you will choose us for your detox facility.

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