Drug and Alcohol Medical Detox

Medical detox is the first step in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. Detoxification is a process of cleansing the body of toxins from addictive substances. This can be difficult—sometimes even dangerous—without professional medical help. That’s where Elevare’s medical detox program comes in. Medical detox involves supervising a person as they stop using a substance and providing them with medical support and care throughout the process. This may include things like:

Managing withdrawal symptoms
Monitoring vital signs
Providing emotional support
Administering medication to help manage symptoms or reduce cravings

Highlights of Our Medical Detox Program

24/7 medical care
24/7 transportation
One-on-one counseling
Daily group therapy
Private rooms
Customized treatment
Board-certified medical staff
Licensed & credentialed clinicians

What To Expect In Detox

Our medical detox center helps you safely, comfortably, and effectively cleanse your body of alcohol and drugs. It ensures you are treated with the latest medical, holistic, and therapeutic approaches. If you or a loved one needs drug or alcohol medical detox services, our Elevare Behavioral Health admissions coordinators can help you begin the rehab process.

After medical detox, our addiction treatment specialists will recommend a specialized treatment approach to help you fully recover from addiction. Detox is the first step in the process; treatment helps solidify your lifelong sobriety.

Why Choose Medical Detox?

Stopping the use of drugs or alcohol can be uncomfortable, dangerous, and even life-threatening. That’s because substance use affects your:

Brain
Body
Nervous system
Vital organs

When you misuse drugs and alcohol, your body and brain become used to and even dependent on those substances. Drugs and alcohol change the way your brain functions. That affects your:

Behavior
Decision-making
Judgment
Self-control

When you cut off the supply of alcohol or drugs, it throws your brain and body into shock. That’s because the absence of substances leaves chemical and neurological imbalances. In some detoxes, such as alcohol detox, urgent and quick medical assistance is needed to ensure your well-being. That’s why quitting cold turkey—suddenly, and on your own—is never a good idea.

Medical detox puts you in the care of our healthcare and psychological professionals. They monitor your progress, help keep you comfortable, and give you medical help if you need it.

Personalized Treatment

Some drugs need to be tapered off so you don’t experience severe withdrawal symptoms. Other drugs cause withdrawal symptoms that require prescription medication to manage. The safest way to detox is with our team of professionals ready to help whenever you need it.

A Safe Environment

Medical detox is the best option for those who don’t have a stable environment in which to withdraw from a drug. Being in an unsafe, uncontrolled environment can put you at risk for dangerous withdrawal symptoms and relapse.

Comprehensive Care for Co-Occurring Disorders

If you have a medical condition or another mental health disorder, it’s especially important to detox in a professional setting. You need experts who can manage the complexities of co-occurring disorders. The same is true if you use more than one drug.

What Is The Detoxification Process Like?

Detox typically lasts three to seven days, depending on:

The drug used
The level of dependence
The significance of withdrawal symptoms

As a general rule, withdrawal symptoms can kick in as soon as the drug stops being active in your bloodstream. That’s usually between a few hours and a day after the last dose. Symptoms usually peak in the first two or three days. Then they wane as your brain works to achieve chemical balance.

The first few days of drug detox are a crucial time. Elevare’s professional detox program can help manage and regulate your brain chemistry during this vulnerable period. During detox, our team may use the following to stabilize any psychiatric and physical symptoms:

Medications
Supportive measures
Therapies
Holistic methods
Medical interventions

The end goal of detox is twofold:

To cleanse your body of toxins
To help your brain and body become physically stable, so you can have psychiatric treatment

Our treatment professionals will ensure you stay safe and healthy as your body heals.

Medical Detox at Elevare Behavioral Health

Elevare Behavioral Health is committed to providing high-quality medical detox services. Our team of compassionate and experienced professionals will work with you to create a customized detox plan that meets your individual needs. We understand the detox process can be difficult, and we will do everything we can to make it as comfortable and safe as possible.

During medical detox, you will be closely monitored by our staff and have around-the-clock access to medical care. We will provide you with support and guidance as you begin the journey to recovery. We use the latest, research-based approaches in medically assisted detox. You’ll stay in a home-like setting, and we’ll keep you as comfortable as possible throughout the process.

Following detox, Elevare Behavioral Health treatment programs can help you address the physiological and behavioral parts of addiction. You’ll learn how to make positive lifestyle changes and take the time to instill healthy habits for a sustained recovery.

Medical detox is the first step in allowing your brain and body to heal. If you’re ready to take this step on your journey, let us help. Contact us today, and we will answer any questions you have and provide any information you need.