Whether you’ve become addicted to prescription medications, street drugs, alcohol, or a combination of substances, medically supervised detox is a specialized inpatient program that helps you through the physical withdrawal process. Our team of licensed, experienced detox experts provides 24/7 care that includes a comprehensive medical assessment and ongoing management of your withdrawal symptoms in a safe, comfortable environment.
Don’t let fears over the detox process keep you from taking control of your life. Getting clean and sober is a critical step in your long-term recovery journey, and we’re here to provide you with the support, guidance and expert medical care you need to detox safely.
What Happens During Medical Detox
During the medical detox phase, individuals progress through three phases, including evaluation, stabilization, and transition to treatment. This process lays the groundwork for successful recovery.
Evaluation
During the evaluation stage, the individual completes several screening tests. These include drug and alcohol screenings, psychological and medical assessments, and evaluations for co-occurring disorders. These tests, which are conducted by nurses and a physician, provide the treatment team with the information they use to create individualized plans to fit the client’s unique needs.
Detox
After an evaluation, the individual begins the medical detox phase. During this phase, all traces of the addictive substance are flushed from the individual’s body, which may have side effects ranging from mild to life-threatening. By navigating this phase at a trusted rehab facility, individuals have access to medicated detox and therapies to help them manage their pain and focus on recovery.
Why Medical Detox Is Necessary for Recovery
As the individual’s body begins to rid itself of harmful toxins, they may experience uncomfortable or even dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Medical detox offers a safe, controlled environment for individuals to rest as they begin the recovery process.
The Risks of Detox
Detox comes with several serious risks, including:
- Severe withdrawal symptoms. These may include seizures, hallucinations and delirium tremens.
- Physical health complications. Withdrawal can cause an increase in heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature, posing a potential danger to those with certain health conditions.
- Mental health issues. Symptoms of anxiety, depression and agitation are common during the detox process.
Management of Withdrawal Symptoms
While these symptoms can cause danger or discomfort to the individual and increase the risk of relapse, medical detox promotes safety and comfort. Health care professionals use various measures to reduce risks, including medications, supportive care, and therapeutic interventions.
Stabilizing Physical Health
While going through their detox process, all our patients are under the care of addiction medicine doctors, registered nurses, and licensed therapists who provide around-the-clock supervision and support. And because every patient is unique, our detox services are customized based on a comprehensive intake and medical assessment process. This helps to stabilize the individual’s health.
Signs You May Need Medical Detox
Contrary to what some people might think, detoxing from prescription drugs, street drugs, alcohol or a combination of substances takes more than willpower — it triggers complex, and potentially dangerous, changes throughout the body.
Detoxing alone puts the person at serious risk of suffering from a variety of life-threatening medical conditions, including cardiac arrest, suicidal behaviors, psychosis, severe dehydration, and seizures. By opting for medical detox, the individual begins their recovery journey in a safe, comfortable setting.
Several signs point to the need for medical detox, including:
- Severe withdrawal symptoms
- Previous unsuccessful attempts to quit using substances
- Long-term or high-dose usage
- The presence of co-existing health conditions, including chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or anxiety
- Using multiple substances simultaneously
Common Substances Treated With Medical Detox
Our on-site medical detoxification program protocols make detoxing as safe, comfortable, and effective as possible.
We specialize in:
What Happens After Medical Detox
Once the individual has progressed through the medical detox phase, they begin the main portion of their addiction treatment. At this point, they begin to address the physical and psychological factors that contributed to their addiction.
Depending on their needs, clients may be directed toward one of several treatment options, including:
- Residential program
- Partial hospitalization program
- Intensive outpatient program
- Traditional outpatient program
Choosing the Right Detox Program
Choosing the right clinical detox program is an important step toward recovery. As you’re researching options, some key factors to consider include:
- The type of substance abuse. Different detox programs specialize in treating various substance addictions. It’s important to choose a program that has medical professionals experienced with the substance you’re dealing with.
- The level of care needed. Consider whether the detox program offers inpatient or outpatient treatment.
- Whether the program provides medical supervision. Ensure the program offers medical supervision to safely manage withdrawal symptoms.
- The aftercare and support options available. Find out whether the program provides ongoing support and treatment after the detox phase is completed.
- Payment options. Consider the cost of the program and whether it accepts health insurance or has payment plans for self-pay clients.
What to Do for the Next Steps
The most severe detox symptoms tend to occur anywhere from 4 to 24 hours after last using and can last for hours, days or even weeks. Some patients also experience a recurrence of their detox symptoms after they have been clean and moved on to rehab. That’s why it’s important to continue your recovery immediately after you’ve been discharged from our medical detox center.
FHE Health drug and alcohol detox facility is nationally accredited. Our doors never close; We have 24-hour medical professionals on staff at all times. We are ready at any moment to assist our patients with anything they need to start their recovery comfortably and successfully.
The most severe detox symptoms tend to occur anywhere from 4 to 24 hours after last using and can last for hours, days or even weeks. Some patients also experience a recurrence of their detox symptoms after they have been clean and moved on to rehab. That’s why it’s important to continue your recovery immediately after you’ve been discharged from our medical detox center.
FHE Health drug and alcohol detox facility is nationally accredited. Our doors never close; We have 24-hour medical professionals on staff at all times. We are ready at any moment to assist our patients with anything they need to start their recovery comfortably and successfully.
