Leadville's high elevation means the climate tends toward the cold side. Summer days are warm and often in the 70s, and summer nights are chilly. During winter there are frequent snowstorms, and snow stays on the ground from October to May. Major roads in and around town are kept plowed during winter months.
What Is Detox? Many addicted people must undergo a detoxification process (detox) before they embark on a treatment plan. Detox is the process of getting the alcohol or other drugs out of the addicted person's system and getting him or her physically stable. This procedure is best conducted under the watchful eye of an healthcare giver (medical detox), because it can be painful and dangerous.
Defining Drug Rehab. Drug rehab refers to programs which seek to help a person addicted to drugs or alcohol overcome their need for the drug or alcohol on an emotional level. Drug rehabs are outpatient and inpatient. Some drug rehab programs include a detox component while others do not. medical detox is where a person goes to an inpatient medical center for their drug withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal. There is a vast difference between medical detox centers. You can see the difference between Novus Medical Detox Center and most other facilities by clicking here.