Detox

The continued use of illicit drugs and/or alcohol over a period of time, ranging anywhere from several weeks to several years, can cause profound changes in the mind and body of the user. Before true recovery may begin, the body must be detoxified of all toxic chemicals and byproducts. This process consists of ridding the system of all toxic substances, while under close medical supervision from an experienced doctor. With the assistance of a professional medical facility, the risks of detoxification are drastically reduced and detox becomes much more manageable. Under no circumstances should an individual attempt to detoxify themselves, as this can be extremely dangerous. By enlisting the help of a medical detox facility, we can thoroughly assess your current condition and provide a custom detox program specifically suited to give you the safest and most comfortable detoxification possible.

Alcohol detoxification is a process by which a heavy drinker’s system is brought back to normal after having had alcohol in the body on a continual basis. Certain drugs such as alcohol and benzodiazepines must be eliminated slowly, following a strict medical protocol. Abrupt withdrawal from long-term alcohol or benzodiazepine addiction without medical supervision and management can cause severe health problems and can even be fatal.

Drug detox is used to reduce or relieve the withdrawal symptoms of the individual under a supervised setting. This may be achieved by using medications such as Suboxone or Clonadine, which counteract the effect of declining levels of illicit drugs in the body. These medications will stabilize the individual’s vital systems and help them to adjust to living without drug use. Detox is not the same as treatment. Rather, detoxification is the starting point for addicted individuals starting on their journey of recovery. Clients will usually find that within a few days of their detoxification, they are thinking more clearly and feeling more emotionally stable. Once this stage is entered, the Drug and Alcohol Treatment may begin.

Trust that our medical team will make the detox process as painless and comfortable as possible. Your case will be individually assessed and diagnosed by our experienced doctors, who will determine the right way to detox you or your loved one as safely as possible. The first step in starting your new life is to eliminate the remaining drugs from your body, so that the recovery process may begin. It is important that drug detoxification be done in a medically supervised setting, where proper medications and care can be given to offer you the safest and most comfortable detox experience.