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.
Once there, the professional staff will help patients to begin the process of eliminating the harmful substances that have been loaded upon the body. The process of ceasing drug use and cleansing the body is referred to as drug detox. Although, drug detox is just the first step toward recovery, it is an all-important one and one where other new and better choices can be learned. Abuse of drugs takes a terrible toll on the human body.