Detoxing from long-term substance use is the first and most crucial step of your recovery journey. When you decide to get clean, it is vital to rid your body of the toxic substances that can negatively impact your health. When you stop using the substances you have been addicted to, your body goes through withdrawal. During this time, you may experience severe symptoms and cravings for drugs or alcohol. Detoxing on your own is not only more uncomfortable than necessary, but it is also dangerous. It can lead to relapse, serious medical complications, and even death. The inpatient medical detox at Rocky Mountain Detox’s facility in Lakewood can help.