What is Detox?
The detoxification process, or detox, is an essential, initial step toward any recovery plan. If you or someone close to you has struggled with addiction, detox is the first stage in ridding the body of any residual toxins that have built up over time, helping individuals to start their inpatient residential programs from a healthy place.
Detox might be the first step, but it is not the only step, as successful recovery involves ongoing treatment, family support, and our aftercare and alumni programs.
What Detox from Drugs and Alcohol Looks Like
When you reach out to our team to get treatment, you might be wondering, “How long does it take to detox from drugs?” or “What should I expect during the detox process?”
We are there to guide you from start to finish. The detox process from drugs and alcohol involves several steps, and each person experiences a slightly different detox, even if they have already gone through a detox.
Intake
When you come to our facility, the process will start with intake. The intake process involves some paperwork and a health screening with one of our nurses to establish your baseline so that we can monitor your health during those initial stages, especially during detox.
Assessment
Within the first 72 hours, you’ll meet your licensed social worker, who helps you with the biopsychosocial assessment, something that will be critical in improving your residential inpatient program and helping us to better understand what you might expect during your detox process.
Detox
The detox phase typically lasts between 2 and 7 days, during which time you will be completely monitored 24/7 by our staff. We aim to keep you as comfortable as possible during your detox, prescribing medications that might help you manage your symptoms more effectively and, of course, preparing you ahead of time for what symptoms you might expect based on your personal drug history.
Inpatient Care
Once your detox is over, you’ll transition to your residential inpatient program, where you’ll have private sessions with your psychiatrist, group therapy sessions, meditation coaching, access to a gym, and other holistic therapies based on your needs.
How We Help
How long does it take to detox from drugs? This is really based on the individual, several factors like your history with addiction, the substances you have used, and your physical and mental health. When you reach out to our team to verify your benefits or talk about our treatment programs, we will help provide a more definitive answer after your initial assessment.
Our detoxification plans take place at our facility, so you get support during your difficult detox in the form of things like over-the-counter medications, FDA-approved medications, and 24-hour supervision. Preparing you for what to expect when you detox from drugs and alcohol is just the first step.
Once your detox is over, our goal is to help you transition quickly and painlessly into your residential inpatient program, including things like family support, holistic therapies, dual diagnosis treatment options, and an alumni program.
Contact our team today at 844-642-8571 to get started.
FAQ
Is Home Detox Safe?
Detoxing at home is not recommended. One of the biggest reasons why you need a professional treatment center for your detox is your own safety. Withdrawal symptoms, especially for things like benzodiazepines and alcohol, can be life-threatening. At a professional treatment center, you’ll have medical professionals who will monitor your key vitals and ensure that you are completely safe with medication to ease your discomfort throughout the detox process.
What are the Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal?
Alcohol detox brings with it a high risk of complications and potentially lethal symptoms. That is why it’s so important to work with a professional detox center like 90210 Recovery Center. During your alcohol withdrawal, you may experience symptoms like agitation, anxiety, as well as physical symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and shaking. The withdrawal symptoms can lead to disorientation, insomnia, tremors, and seizures, but our team is there to help every step of the way.
Do I Need Supervision During Detox?
Yes, everyone needs supervision during detox. Professional medical supervision means that you have someone there to immediately intervene if any complications arise and to give you the appropriate medication to help you manage your symptoms successfully. In some cases, you might not be of sound mind because of the symptoms of your withdrawal, especially at their peak, but having medical staff available can ensure that you are still safe and cared for.
What Happens During Opioid Withdrawal?
Opioid withdrawal can be slightly different from other prescription or illicit substances, leading to psychological symptoms of anxiety as well as physical symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. During your initial consultation, our team will help prepare you for what your withdrawal symptoms might look like, depending on the substances you have used.
How Does Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Work?
Detox from benzodiazepines might take a similar time frame to alcohol or opioid detox, but the symptoms can include high levels of psychological symptoms like psychosis, seizures, and hallucinations. Other physical symptoms can include panic attacks, muscle tension, heart palpitations, sweating, headaches, and tremors. For these reasons, our team is there to offer continual monitoring and help you transition easily into your residential inpatient program after your benzodiazepine detox.
Does Detox from Alcohol and Drugs Really Work?
Yes, detox has been proven highly effective, and it is the first step in helping you start your rehab treatment and avoid a relapse in the future. The recovery process doesn’t end once you finish detox, though. It’s important that you continue with your residential inpatient program at our facility using our holistic therapies, support groups, and evidence-based practices to get the help you need for things like long-term recovery or treatment for co-occurring disorders.
