About 20.4 million Americans, ages 12 and above, were listed as illicit drug users during the year 2006 with marijuana as the most commonly used drug. Fortunately, some drug users have opted to put a stop to their addiction and finally leave a clean life. And for those who have finally decided to do away with drugs, after a long time of drug dependency, they know that they can't do it with just a flick of their fingers. A series of steps and long term medication is what awaits them as they leave their drug addiction behind.

In the long series of steps to getting sober, drug detox is the first process that these drug dependents have to go through. This process makes sure that all the toxins that mounted up during the course of their addiction is cleansed and flushed away from the body. Furthermore, this prevents the patients from craving for their drug resulting from residues that are left behind. During this process, patients will of course experience withdrawal symptoms like depression or anxiety.

Drug detox has also many kinds to cater to different kinds of detoxification needs. One type that involves medical and emotional support, close up observation on the patient's vital signs, and medication is the medical detox. This process usually lasts around 3-7 days. Another kind would be the natural drug detox. Unlike in medical detox that uses prescribed drugs to cleanse its patients, natural drug detox makes use of herbal remedies obtained from trusted sources. To add to this, a diet of fruit, vegetables, juices, and soup are integrated into the detoxification process. Adequate amounts of water, exercise and nutritional supplements are also a big help for the patient undergoing this kind of detoxification. For the rapid detox method, the patient is administered with medications while under the influence of general anesthesia. This process is done under the supervision of professional anesthesiologists and lasts from 4 to 6 hours. The medications help in speeding up the physical reactions to cope up with the rapid withdrawal process. Once the rapid detox is completed, patients are now allowed to join in educational and therapeutic sessions to further help them in the rehabilitation process.

For others who want to do drug detox just to pass tests in order to acquire certain licenses, many drug detoxification kits are readily available online. These kits claim to help you pass all kinds of drug tests - urine, hair, saliva, and sweat. Name it and they guarantee you'll surely pass it. The detox kits usually include drinks, chewable supplements, capsules, and the like. Moreover, the companies that sell these products also offer over-the-phone medical consultations that will help you choose the right detoxification kit for you.

With all these options available, cleansing your system or simply passing drug tests become much easier than ever. Just make sure that the kit or method that you are going to use for your drug detox is clinically proven to be safe and effective to avoid any unwanted results.