Self Drug Detox

Other illegal drugs, such as marijuana, crystal meth and cocaine do not require medical detox.

A medical provider at an emergency room, free clinic, or detox facility can talk with you about your symptoms and drug history to determine whether your problem with drug use is abuse or dependence, and can determine whether you will need to be medically monitored during detox.

Detox, short for detoxification, is the first step in the drug and/or alcohol treatment process.

Certain types of drugs require a period of medical detox, others do not.