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Alcohol and drug detoxification are based on eating organic and natural fruits and vegetables, instead of meats, processed foods, or things like nuts and candies.  But the two major goals of any detox system are to flush out toxins through laxatives or diuretics. This can be accomplished through the use of juices, water (distilled or mineral water that is low-aluminum), or herbal teas with a touch of natural honey (dandelion, burdock, jasmine or lemon teas).

ALCOHOL DETOXIFICATION

Natural approaches to alcohol withdrawal should never be substituted for detox centers.  Some individuals are able to quit with no problems, while others struggle throughout their entire life. Depending on the duration of the disease, hemorrhoids and varicose veins generally suggest liver damage and professional help should be found.

The liver is the body's natural detox center, attempting to keep the body clean of all toxics entering the blood stream. Unfortunately, alcohol will destroy the liver over time causing cirrhosis of the liver to develop, in addition to alcohol exposing the body to toxics on a massive level—to the point the liver's natural fight mechanism wears down. Thank goodness the liver is one of the few organs in the body which is capable of surviving on its own even in small amounts after surgery, plus being able to rejuvenate itself.  With the toxics that surround us and what we put into the body, the body is not capable of keeping up with the elimination of the toxins accumulating in our cells, blood, tissues, organs, etc.

A complicated situation, alcohol detoxification is typically done in a professional manner in alcohol centers due to it being such an extreme health hazard and nutritional problem. And detox alone with no follow-up is not considered a treatment but it is the first step in preparing the alcoholic individual for rehabilitation, treatment, and recovery.

DRUG DETOXIFICATION

Drug detoxification is similar to alcohol detoxification, as the health of the individual is usually in jeopardy by the time help is sought. This includes not only drug addicts, but a major part of society is habituated or addicted to one or more substances—both legal and illegal. Drug detoxification involves two very important processes: (1) changing the abusive drug habit, and (2) releasing the drugs from our lives.  Unfortunately, we belong to a drug culture with Western medicine a serious part of it. Millions of dollars are spent on pills, excluding nicotine, alcohol or caffeine.

The preliminary concepts for drug detoxification are its concepts, our use of drugs, and our state of being but the most important thing is this—drug use or drug therapy rarely will fix anything—as symptoms display a warning sign from our body, a result of deep processes and causes. Drugs only mask it, as the problem comes from the fact our body responds to how it is being treated. Limiting drug use should be the first step toward optimal health with detoxing the drug user a high priority as all drugs have some toxicity.

The initial drug withdrawal is connected to the process of detoxification, or the natural release of the many years of stored chemicals inside the body. Therefore, the first step toward detoxing is to admit that drugs are a problem and a change is desired. Fasting and cleansing enhance the body's purification, lessening the severity and length of the withdrawal period. Dietary detox support involves increasing alkalinity and reducing acidity. During an acid state, the body's cravings and withdrawals are much more intense when the body is receiving milk, meats, flours and sugars. Instead, fast with fruits, vegetables, juices, vegetable soups, and water for about a week.